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Pronounced vair-ZHOO, but also known as “verjuice” in American English, verjus is made from unripe (green) grapes harvested early-on in the growing season... Read More. Depending on who you ask, orange wines are on the rise, possibly poised to be the new rosé. New York-based sommelier and natural wine expert Doreen Winkler, who also founded orange wine club Orange Glou, is among those... Read More. The grapes that went into this wine were grown in seven different vineyard blocks, each harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel. Once in the winery... Read More. Tonight's Guest: Rudy Marchesi - Chairman, Demeter Association, Inc. - certified biodynamic. We will talk about biodynamics and more... Read More. If you’ve been following along my wine journey, you’ll notice that I also enjoy seeking out wineries outside of Italy that are growing Italian grapes. It’s interesting to see... Read More. I first tasted wine from Montinore Estate, a smallish operation in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, at a dinner featuring Demeter-certified wineries. Functioning in 50 countries... Read More. Head winemaker Stephen Webber left the Pinot gris used in the l’Orange on its skins for 24-36 hours to impart just the right amount of color, then pressed the grapes... Read More. Wine education should be fun. You swirl, you sniff, you taste and you smile. Stephen Webber, Winemaker at Montinore Estate in the Willamette Valley likes to keep things... Read More. Oregon wine country has gained two new appellations. The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau approved the Laurelwood District and Tualatin Hills as American Viticultural Areas. The two viticultural areas are located adjacent to each other... Read More. This wine is an overflowing basket of red fruit aromas– strawberries, raspberries and cherry tart! A second smell reveals earthy notes of cigar box, forest floor, white pepper with... Read More. This week we’re taking a deep dive into sangiovese, the quintessential red wine of Italy, better known simply as Chianti, the place in Tuscany that made sangiovese famous... Read More. Organic, biodynamic and sustainable are not exactly new terms in the wine world, but they may be new to many consumers. And with these terms showing up on more... Read More. What makes Oregon wine so good? For one, Oregon is a national leader in sustainable, salmon safe, and biodynamic winemaking; and many winemakers embrace... Read More. A good glass of red wine is one of life’s great pleasures. It’s also one of the healthier alcoholic beverages to choose. Red wine has less natural sugar than white, and it boasts.... Read More. In a state known for its exceptional Pinot Noir, it should come as no surprise that there are some gorgeous Rosés made from that noble Burgundian varietal... Read More. Many of Oregon’s wineries produce world-class wines that are not just delightful to drink — they also have a lighter footprint on the environment. In fact, Oregon... Read More. Encompassing roughly 300 square miles just west of Portland, the Tualatin Valley includes some of Oregon’s oldest wineries, its most eco-conscious vintners and its newest... Read More. A few voices of Biodynamic Agriculture share their view of the beautiful harmonies that exist within nature and how following Biodynamic practices can heal the land... Read More. Consider this guide your Earth Day wine shopping list. Each of the wines on this list is produced using methods that limit their impact on the planet... Read More. Pinot Noir has a problem. The problem is far too many wine lovers think you have to spend a fortune to find a great Pinot Noir... Read More. On 200 acres in the northern end of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Montinore Estate grows varieties like Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer... Read More. Montinore Estate in Forest Grove is one of the valley’s wineries connecting communities like Astoria to the world-renowned vineyards on the other side of the coastal range... Read More. We are seeing more wine producers adopting sustainable and natural approaches in the vineyard. In addition to the familiar organic growing practices some winemakers are taking it further with biodynamic farming and... Read More. After decades of planting primarily French grapes, American producers have started to embrace Italian varieties. About 2,000 native grape varieties are cultivated in Italy... Read More. Consumers increasingly want to support producers whose products are healthier for the environment and fairer to the people responsible for them, and producers are seeing the benefit to their businesses as a result of increased consumer attention and respect... Read More. You're not a true Oregonian if you haven't tasted the fruits of Oregon's wine country. The vineyards of North Willamette Valley contain some of Oregon's most blissful scenery─and some of the nation's finest wines... Read More. Some people knock the simplicity of PG, but it’s a great, cheap, do-it-all wine pairing for white-meat dishes—from spicy chicken tacos to casseroles and Asian-inspired chicken dishes. You can’t go wrong with Montinore Estate Pinot Gris... Read More. I've got to tell you straight off...for months now...we've been SO looking forward to visiting Montinore. This was a highlight of our trip from the early stages of researching and planning... Read More. One of the world’s leading proponents of biodynamic farming practices in the vineyard, the wise man from Montinore Estate intends to explain why treating the soil right is the only... Read More. Instead of using pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers, the vineyard uses only natural ways to grow its grapes. Read More. Oregon is known for its award-winning Pinot Noir, but its success with sparkling wine might very well change the conversation. The numbers speak volumes... Read More. I believe you can drink any wine you want any time of year. But there are certain styles I tend to crave with the season. Check out the suggestions I shared on KGW 4 o’clock news... Read More. Today we are sharing a biodynamic wine from the well-known Oregon producer Montinore Estate. We have tasted several vintages of Montinore’s stellar... Read More. Our Wine Pairing Weekend crew is back in action this week, shining a light on wines crafted according to biodynamic principles. If you’re confused as to exactly what... Read More. The Montinore pinot noir is bright, with flavors of red fruits and an underlying earthy, forest-brush quality. It’s taut and pure, and it tastes like Willamette Valley pinot noir... Read More. Englishman Stephen Webber takes us on his wine journey from working in a high street off-licence in the UK to running a large biodynamic, organic winery in Oregon... Read More. Taking a walk through the vineyards at Montinore Estate in Oregon’s Willamette Valley isn’t so striking for what’s there, but more for what isn’t... Read More. On a perfectly frigid Sunday under clear blue skies, dozens of guests expectantly arrived at Montinore Estate in Forest Grove, Oregon for a day of feasting and celebration... Read More. Biodynamic wines are gaining visibility—and popularity—in the wine world. Though they still make up only a small part of global wine production, there are more than... Read More. Is it possible to make sizable amounts of wine, say an annual output of around 200,000 bottles or more, while staying true to relatively simple methods of production... Read More. In our conversation with Rudy Marchesi of Montinore Estate, we asked him about biodynamics. The winery was Certified biodynamic in 2008. Rudy had set this process up while... Read More. Interest in organic, biodynamic, and natural wines is at an all-time peak. But what do those terms really mean? Read More. The soil at Montinore Estate in the Northwest corner of the Willamette Valley, is loess from the Missoula Floods. The Missoula Floods… Read More. It was overcast the morning we headed out to Montinore Estate. That’s not unexpected in Oregon. What was unexpected for me was how vivid the colors were under the cloudy sky. Read More. Montinore hosted an all-day intensive for winemakers, farmers, nursery-owners and other agriculture professionals from across the country. Its topic: "biodynamic winemaking." Read More. Go American. Many people like to celebrate this American holiday with American wines. Why not? Montinore, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, makes a very good... Read More. The practice of biodynamic winemaking is also increasing on the world stage. Biodynamic wine production avoids artificial chemical fertilizers or pesticides and instead... Read More. How wine companies are scaling up an agricultural method thought to be hands-on and highly personal... Read More. Winemakers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley win critical acclaim for their vibrant expressions of pinot noir. As the state’s flagship grape, it’s the varietal most associated... Read More. With consumers demanding more access to organic and biodynamic produce, it’s good to know that wineries are listening. In the Tualatin Valley, just minutes from downtown Portland is where Montinore Estate is located. Montinore is cranking out the most Demeter certified... Read More. In the beginning of the Northwest wine industry, most people thought only white German varietals would thrive here. Thus, many of the first plantings were riesling, which... Read More. I paired this arugula pesto with Montinore Estate’s Borealis an easy drinking white blend of Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris... Read More. I’m a fan of this winery in the northern reaches of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Montinore practices biodynamic viticulture and produces wines with verve and sophistication... Read More. With the increasing spotlight on conservation around the world, more vineyards are committed to sustainability and becoming biodynamic now than ever before, adhering to the principles of the philosopher Rudolf Steiner. He believed that the position of the moon and stars... Read More. While most wine and cheese pairings are going to be pretty darn O.K., there’s a special kind of magic when the flavors and textures of your wine and cheese are well matched. And who better to match them than someone who made one of them? So, we asked 10 winemakers... Read More. For six years now Montinore Estate has recreated this tradition as owner Rudy Marchesi and Nostrana owner and chef Cathy Whims partner up for an event that includes a live butchery demonstration, sausage stuffing class and other workshops, great wine, and a feast in... Read More. Oh Montinore, my sweet, sweet Montinore. You will always have a dear spot in my heart and will always be my first love. Montinore was one of the first real wine tasting rooms that I visited. I fell in love pretty quick. Taste their wines and you’ll understand why.... Read More. It’s been a banner year for organic, biodynamic, and wines made with organic grapes. Bottles are winning awards, topping lists, and taking the spotlight. Whether you are new to organic and biodynamic wines or a seasoned aficionado, this guide will help you curate... Read More. In October of 2017 I had the great pleasure of visiting Montinore Vineyards, producers of several wines carried by People’s Food Co-op. Montinore is a 200-acre vineyard estate that finds itself in the northernmost end of the Willamette Valley wine growing region... Read More. As much as I enjoy writing about new wine trends, I’m always happy to hear about the resurgence of classic grape varieties that suddenly come back in style after years of being overlooked. One of the exciting cases in point is the recent Oregon Riesling Revival.... Read More. Montinore's Roots Collection of wines is the embodiment of versatility in domestic wine. High in acid and food-friendly but unique and full of character, each bottle delivers great value and an authenticity and transparency that is rare at this price point.... Read More. When a recent opportunity to receive tasting samples of Montinore Estate wines presented itself, I was quick to respond in the affirmative. I recognized the Montinore name immediately. Last August I enjoyed a bottle of 2015 Montinore Pinot Gris we received through... Read More. It’s always easy to toss around the word “unique,” especially in the realm of the world’s wines, since an infinite number of grapes, blends, regions and styles exists in a dazzling and confounding array. Still, I will venture out to the tip of the twig here and assert that the Borealis... Read More. Pure elegance in a glass, this Pinot Gris has a hint of amphorae-aged Gewürztraminer, adding exotic notes of Mandarin orange, orange rind and roses to the aroma and finish. If a wine could deliver happiness... Read More. Working with a small vegetable farm, [Rudy] Marchesi implemented biodynamics and saw dramatic results. After experiencing such an effective change, he decided to move forward and bring it to the vineyard... Read More. Rudy Marchesi, president and chief viticulturist of Montinore, organized the seminar for several reasons, including “[the continuation] of Biodynamic education; improving and enhancing grape growing and winemaking; sharing information with those... Read More. A surprisingly satisfying pinot for the price, this Oregon bargain is made from 100 percent certified biodynamic grapes. It’s a drink-me-now version of the state’s bright, fresh, red berry and spice style... Read More. #29. Sip a new white. -- Our food editors are loving Borealis, from Montinore Estate in Oregon’s North Willamette Valley, a crisp, justsweet- enough blend of Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, and Riesling grapes. Read More. Today it seems that delicious handcrafted pinot noir at a decent price is pure fantasy--some might even call it "unicorn" wine. The varietal is costly these days; I regularly see pinot noir wines that run $50-$85 a bottle. Granted, they taste amazing and at that price point... Read More. You could say that Oregon is a pinot noir bridge. The state's most celebrated and successful wine style generally could be classified as somewhere between the heady, earthy pinot noirs of Burgundy — the grape's ancestral home in France — and the fruity, jammy pinots of... Read More. Montinore Estate is in the cool northern Willamette near the town of Forest Grove, and this wine comes from its biodynamically farmed estate vineyard. As you may expect with a good cooler-climate pinot noir... Read More. After a string of summery rosés and whites, it’s time to get back to red wine. Not that I am a seasonal stickler. I drink plenty of whites in cold weather and reds in warm. But the onset of autumn... Read More. Another perennial favorite and great value. This pinot noir from Montinore is grown biodynamically. Its dark, earthy fruit flavors are interlaced with savory, meaty herbal tones that make... Read More.
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