While all fifty states now produced wine, Oregon has gained a solid reputation for some of the very best Pinot Noir in the country. The Willamette Valley has grown, and producers are expanding the grapes they farm. Wayne Bailey, Winemaker at Youngberg Hill is one of those producers. Though the winery hangs it’s hat on Pinot, Wayne has no problem stepping out of his comfort zone. Take a listen and see why. On a side note, it’s worth noting that Wayne is holding 26 bottles in the post photo!

Listen to Wayne on our Vino Lingo segment defining the wine term “Winegrower”.

Learn more by visiting www.youngberghill.com

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Near the top of Spring Mountain, somewhere around 2000 feet, you’ll find a brand new winery. They have a unique name as well. Flying Lady. Not surprising considering all of the principles are pilots. Ross Bentley is a St Helena native and knows Spring Mountain from his younger years hiking up through the trees. He never dreamed he would have a winery in the middle of this splendor. We met with Ross at the new winery and had a great time taking a tour and listening to his plans for the wine and the winery. Dreams do come true. You just have to work for them.

You can hear Ross on our Vino Lingo segment giving us his definition of the wine term “Crushed Ant”

Learn more by visiting www.flyinglady.com

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What do you do when you find a huge heart shaped boulder on property being readied for planting?

The answer is tricky. But Coeur de Terre owner Scott Neal figured out what to do. Perfectly! Coeur de Terre is in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where Pinot Noir rules. We met with Scott during day of the Pinot Noir Auction at the Allison Inn & Spa. There was a huge buzz previous to the auction and in the end, the association brought in over one million dollars. Not a bad day’s work, right?

You can hear Scott on our Vino Lingo segment defining the wine term “Muscular”.

Learn more by visiting www.cdtvineyard.com

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Listen to Scott Neal, co-owner and winemaker at Coeur de Terra Vineyard in the Willamette Valley, Oregon give us his definition of the wine word “Muscular”.

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