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• 1. [Image] Schmidt Family Vineyards winery and tasting room

  	The Schmidt Family Vineyards Craftsman-style winery and tasting room is surrounded by herb and flower gardens outside. The winery produces about 1,700 cases annually, 75% of which are estate wines.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Schmidt Family Vineyards winery and tasting room Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Schmidt Family Vineyards (Or.) The Schmidt Family Vineyards Craftsman-style winery and tasting room is surrounded by herb and flower gardens outside. The winery produces about 1,700 cases annually, 75% of which are estate wines. Title: Schmidt Family Vineyards winery and tasting room Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Schmidt Family Vineyards (Or.) The Schmidt Family Vineyards Craftsman-style winery and tasting room is surrounded by herb and flower gardens outside. The winery produces about 1,700 cases annually, 75% of which are estate wines. Close

• 2. [Image] Judy and Cal Schmidt, Schmidt Family Vineyards

  	Judy and Cal Schmidt, shown here, purchased the 75-acre Bennett Ranch, Missouri Flat, Applegate Valley, in 2000, where they planted Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah the following year. They added ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Judy and Cal Schmidt, Schmidt Family Vineyards Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Schmidt Family Vineyards (Or.) Judy and Cal Schmidt, shown here, purchased the 75-acre Bennett Ranch, Missouri Flat, Applegate Valley, in 2000, where they planted Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah the following year. They added Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier vines for an eventual 29 acres in vines. Title: Judy and Cal Schmidt, Schmidt Family Vineyards Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Schmidt Family Vineyards (Or.) Judy and Cal Schmidt, shown here, purchased the 75-acre Bennett Ranch, Missouri Flat, Applegate Valley, in 2000, where they planted Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah the following year. They added Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier vines for an eventual 29 acres in vines. Close

• 3. [Image] John Weisinger installing sign for Weisinger’s of Ashland

  	John Weisinger is shown putting up the sign for his new winery on the south side of Ashland. Licensed in 1988, Weisinger’s is the third oldest winery in Jackson County after Valley View and Ashland Vineyards. ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: John Weisinger installing sign for Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) John Weisinger is shown putting up the sign for his new winery on the south side of Ashland. Licensed in 1988, Weisinger’s is the third oldest winery in Jackson County after Valley View and Ashland Vineyards. Using estate fruit and grapes sourced from other Rogue Valley growers, Weisinger’s produces about 3,000 cases of premium wine per year. Title: John Weisinger installing sign for Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) John Weisinger is shown putting up the sign for his new winery on the south side of Ashland. Licensed in 1988, Weisinger’s is the third oldest winery in Jackson County after Valley View and Ashland Vineyards. Using estate fruit and grapes sourced from other Rogue Valley growers, Weisinger’s produces about 3,000 cases of premium wine per year. Close

• 4. [Image] Display to help volunteer wine grape harvesters at Weisinger’s of Ashland

  	This display at Weisinger’s was made to show the volunteer workforce how to pick grapes by giving examples.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Display to help volunteer wine grape harvesters at Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) This display at Weisinger’s was made to show the volunteer workforce how to pick grapes by giving examples. Title: Display to help volunteer wine grape harvesters at Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) This display at Weisinger’s was made to show the volunteer workforce how to pick grapes by giving examples. Close

• 5. [Image] Volunteers harvest estate-grown Gevurtztraminer at Weisinger’s of Ashland

  	As with many small wineries, Weisinger’s accepts volunteer help at harvest time to minimize labor costs and offer friends and patrons an opportunity to experience this exciting time in the vineyard. Here ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Volunteers harvest estate-grown Gevurtztraminer at Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) As with many small wineries, Weisinger’s accepts volunteer help at harvest time to minimize labor costs and offer friends and patrons an opportunity to experience this exciting time in the vineyard. Here volunteers are shown harvesting estate grown Gewurztraminer. Title: Volunteers harvest estate-grown Gevurtztraminer at Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) As with many small wineries, Weisinger’s accepts volunteer help at harvest time to minimize labor costs and offer friends and patrons an opportunity to experience this exciting time in the vineyard. Here volunteers are shown harvesting estate grown Gewurztraminer. Close

• 6. [Image] Assistant winemaker Eric Weisinger pressing off Gevurtztraminer

  	The founder’s son, Eric Weisinger, winemaker at Weisinger’s from 1998 to 2006, is shown in 1997 while still an assistant winemaker to his father, pressing off Gewürztraminer. Eric is a member of a second ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assistant winemaker Eric Weisinger pressing off Gevurtztraminer Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) The founder’s son, Eric Weisinger, winemaker at Weisinger’s from 1998 to 2006, is shown in 1997 while still an assistant winemaker to his father, pressing off Gewürztraminer. Eric is a member of a second generation of Rogue and Applegate Valley winemakers along with Mark and Mike Wisnovsky of Valley View and Greg Jones of Abacela. Title: Assistant winemaker Eric Weisinger pressing off Gevurtztraminer Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) The founder’s son, Eric Weisinger, winemaker at Weisinger’s from 1998 to 2006, is shown in 1997 while still an assistant winemaker to his father, pressing off Gewürztraminer. Eric is a member of a second generation of Rogue and Applegate Valley winemakers along with Mark and Mike Wisnovsky of Valley View and Greg Jones of Abacela. Close

• 7. [Image] Grape stomp, Weisinger’s

  	Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Grape stomp, Weisinger’s Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Title: Grape stomp, Weisinger’s Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Close

• 8. [Image] Weisinger’s of Ashland

  	Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Title: Weisinger’s of Ashland Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Close

• 9. [Image] John Weisinger sampling a tank of claret

  	Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: John Weisinger sampling a tank of claret Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Title: John Weisinger sampling a tank of claret Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Close

• 10. [Image] Volunteers helping with the harvest at Weisinger’s

  	Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Volunteers helping with the harvest at Weisinger’s Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Title: Volunteers helping with the harvest at Weisinger’s Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Founder John Weisinger had the lifetime dream of starting a small artisan winery and fulfilling his passion for wine making. He chose the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon to realize that dream. The first steps toward that goal began with the planting of Weisinger's vineyards in 1979. John and the family spent many summers in the vineyards, tending the young vines. In 1988, the winery and tasting room were built. Today, Weisinger’s wines and the business have evolved into a celebrated destination in the Rogue Valley where you can enjoy a quality wine experience, see the beauty of the surrounding valley, and learn why the Rogue Valley is such an exciting place to grow and produce artisan wines. Weisinger’s is located fourteen miles north of the California border and four miles south of the downtown center of Ashland. Close