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Winemaker Nichole Schulte highlights the 2022 harvest season, plus the challenges of a brand new winery.
Supported by a long, warm growing season and diverse elevations and microclimates, Rogue Valley winegrowers cultivate more than 70 different varieties, ranging from cool-climate Chardonnay to heat-loving grapes like Tempranillo and Syrah. With this expansive selection and a creative group of winemakers, it’s no surprise that many Rogue Valley vintners are producing distinctive blends that pair two or more varieties in an unexpected, and ever-so-delicious way. Here are some of the many eclectic blends to discover in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley Wine Country.
Furry and feathered, they groom the vineyards and entertain guests. Many Southern Oregon vineyards aren’t just home to vines and the people who tend them; they’re also a place that animals of all varieties call home, from furry alpacas to feathered waterfowl. Getting to know these charismatic creatures, working and otherwise, is one of the great pleasures of visiting wineries in the Rogue Valley.
The Rogue Valley is home to many local boutique producers, each with their own character. They’re very much worth seeking out for individualized approaches to winemaking and intimate tastings and events. Plan your next wine tour around these small-but-mighty producers to experience the Rogue Valley’s distinctive landscapes in your glass – and sometimes just a few yards away from that glass.
Jacksonville, a little town with big charms, lures couples for romantic weekend excursions where they can recharge, reconnect and revisit small luxuries like excellent wine, exquisite meals and cozy hotels. Minutes from Interstate 5, this 1850s gold-rush town has a relaxing pace that feels decades and miles away.
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