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• 11. [Image] Eric Weisinger (winemaker) and the late Arnold Kohnert (grape grower) with fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard

  	Winemaker Eric Weisinger and the late Arnold Kohnert on the crush pad at Weisinger’s of Ashland as fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard is delivered. Kohnert’s vineyard, later managed by Randy Gold, ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Eric Weisinger (winemaker) and the late Arnold Kohnert (grape grower) with fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Winemaker Eric Weisinger and the late Arnold Kohnert on the crush pad at Weisinger’s of Ashland as fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard is delivered. Kohnert’s vineyard, later managed by Randy Gold, is used in Weisinger’s Petite Pompadour Bordeaux blend. Kohnert, one of the pioneers of Rogue Valley viticulture, was known for producing the best Bordeaux grapes in the valley at is vineyard established east of Ashland in 1983, where he planted six acres to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Semillon. Kohnert kept meticulous records of his vineyard’s climate and production, replacing one clone with another to improve quality. Sharing his experience with others, he continually strove to improve winegrowing in the Rogue Valley. Title: Eric Weisinger (winemaker) and the late Arnold Kohnert (grape grower) with fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Weisinger Family Winery (Or.) Winemaker Eric Weisinger and the late Arnold Kohnert on the crush pad at Weisinger’s of Ashland as fruit from Kohnert’s Pompadour Vineyard is delivered. Kohnert’s vineyard, later managed by Randy Gold, is used in Weisinger’s Petite Pompadour Bordeaux blend. Kohnert, one of the pioneers of Rogue Valley viticulture, was known for producing the best Bordeaux grapes in the valley at is vineyard established east of Ashland in 1983, where he planted six acres to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Semillon. Kohnert kept meticulous records of his vineyard’s climate and production, replacing one clone with another to improve quality. Sharing his experience with others, he continually strove to improve winegrowing in the Rogue Valley. Close

• 12. [Image] Maria Largaespada and Melinda Fryman, LongSword Vineyard

  	Maria Largaespada, right, and daughter Melinda Fryman stand outside the fields of the 10-acre LongSword Vineyard west of Ruch on Highway 238, Applegate Valley that was established and planted to Chardonnay ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Maria Largaespada and Melinda Fryman, LongSword Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, LongSword Vineyard (Or.) Maria Largaespada, right, and daughter Melinda Fryman stand outside the fields of the 10-acre LongSword Vineyard west of Ruch on Highway 238, Applegate Valley that was established and planted to Chardonnay by Rick Sharp in 1982, then purchased by Largaespada and Matt Sorensen, her husband, in 1999. LongSword, a loose translation of her Spanish surname, first appeared as a label on a 2002 Chardonnay made by Sarah Powell, Roxy Ann winemaker. The 2003 vintage was made by Powell’s successor, Gus Janeway. Later wines were made at Wooldridge Creek by Greg Paneitz. Title: Maria Largaespada and Melinda Fryman, LongSword Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, LongSword Vineyard (Or.) Maria Largaespada, right, and daughter Melinda Fryman stand outside the fields of the 10-acre LongSword Vineyard west of Ruch on Highway 238, Applegate Valley that was established and planted to Chardonnay by Rick Sharp in 1982, then purchased by Largaespada and Matt Sorensen, her husband, in 1999. LongSword, a loose translation of her Spanish surname, first appeared as a label on a 2002 Chardonnay made by Sarah Powell, Roxy Ann winemaker. The 2003 vintage was made by Powell’s successor, Gus Janeway. Later wines were made at Wooldridge Creek by Greg Paneitz. Close

• 13. [Image] Bob Denman, Slagle Creek Vineyards

  	Bob Denman is shown with harvested grapes at Slagle Creek Vineyard (established 1980). He produced grapes for other wineries before his own Slagle Creek Vineyards label was introduced in 2001. Other vintners ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Bob Denman, Slagle Creek Vineyards Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Slagle Creek Vineyards (Or.) Bob Denman is shown with harvested grapes at Slagle Creek Vineyard (established 1980). He produced grapes for other wineries before his own Slagle Creek Vineyards label was introduced in 2001. Other vintners producing wines with Slagle Creek grapes include the Willamette Valley’s Eola Hills Wine Cellars and Rogue Valley’s Wooldridge Creek Winery and Pallet Wine Company. Title: Bob Denman, Slagle Creek Vineyards Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Slagle Creek Vineyards (Or.) Bob Denman is shown with harvested grapes at Slagle Creek Vineyard (established 1980). He produced grapes for other wineries before his own Slagle Creek Vineyards label was introduced in 2001. Other vintners producing wines with Slagle Creek grapes include the Willamette Valley’s Eola Hills Wine Cellars and Rogue Valley’s Wooldridge Creek Winery and Pallet Wine Company. Close

• 14. [Image] Troon Vineyard

  	Troon Vineyard, shown here, was awarded the Best New World Zinfandel prize at Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition, Ontario, CA., in 2002, the year before the winery was taken over ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Troon Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Troon Vineyard (Or.) Troon Vineyard, shown here, was awarded the Best New World Zinfandel prize at Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition, Ontario, CA., in 2002, the year before the winery was taken over by the Martin family. The Martins added 16 acres in plantings, including Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Viognier grapes. Title: Troon Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Troon Vineyard (Or.) Troon Vineyard, shown here, was awarded the Best New World Zinfandel prize at Jerry D. Mead’s New World International Wine Competition, Ontario, CA., in 2002, the year before the winery was taken over by the Martin family. The Martins added 16 acres in plantings, including Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Viognier grapes. Close

• 15. [Image] Del Rio Vineyards and Winery

  	Located along the Rogue River just north of Gold Hill, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery is the home of one of the largest vineyards in Southern Oregon. Del Rio began its existence as the small community of ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Del Rio Vineyards and Winery Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery (Or.) Located along the Rogue River just north of Gold Hill, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery is the home of one of the largest vineyards in Southern Oregon. Del Rio began its existence as the small community of Rock Point, founded by J.B. White in the early 1850's. White received the land in exchange for his services in the Rogue Indian Wars. In 1863, he sold his homestead to L.J. White, who built the Rock Point Hotel, which opened in 1865. In 1907, the hotel and surrounding land were sold to F.K. Deuel and others. The property grew from a one-acre family orchard to an eight hundred acre valley orchard. Del Rio Orchards were planted during a rapid period of growth in the Rogue Valley known as the "pear boom". The Orchard and hotel remained in the Deuel family until 1997, when Lee and Margaret Traynham of California purchased the property. The Traynhams began restoration of the Rock Point Hotel, one of the oldest structures in Southern Oregon. They also began the transformation of a third generation pear orchard into one of Southern Oregon's premium wine grape vineyards. De Rio Vineyards presently is planted to over 200,000 vines, twelve varietals, and 17 clones. Del Rio supplies premium wine grapes to over 20 vintners in Oregon and California. The Rock Point Hotel has again opened to the public and is featuring Oregon wines produced with Del Rio Vineyard's grapes. Title: Del Rio Vineyards and Winery Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery (Or.) Located along the Rogue River just north of Gold Hill, Del Rio Vineyards and Winery is the home of one of the largest vineyards in Southern Oregon. Del Rio began its existence as the small community of Rock Point, founded by J.B. White in the early 1850's. White received the land in exchange for his services in the Rogue Indian Wars. In 1863, he sold his homestead to L.J. White, who built the Rock Point Hotel, which opened in 1865. In 1907, the hotel and surrounding land were sold to F.K. Deuel and others. The property grew from a one-acre family orchard to an eight hundred acre valley orchard. Del Rio Orchards were planted during a rapid period of growth in the Rogue Valley known as the "pear boom". The Orchard and hotel remained in the Deuel family until 1997, when Lee and Margaret Traynham of California purchased the property. The Traynhams began restoration of the Rock Point Hotel, one of the oldest structures in Southern Oregon. They also began the transformation of a third generation pear orchard into one of Southern Oregon's premium wine grape vineyards. De Rio Vineyards presently is planted to over 200,000 vines, twelve varietals, and 17 clones. Del Rio supplies premium wine grapes to over 20 vintners in Oregon and California. The Rock Point Hotel has again opened to the public and is featuring Oregon wines produced with Del Rio Vineyard's grapes. Close

• 16. [Image] Ousterhout Vineyard

  	Ousterhout Vineyard, shown here with Agate Ridge in the background, employs a lyre trellis system.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ousterhout Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.) Ousterhout Vineyard, shown here with Agate Ridge in the background, employs a lyre trellis system. Title: Ousterhout Vineyard Author: MJ Daspit; Eric Weisinger, Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.) Ousterhout Vineyard, shown here with Agate Ridge in the background, employs a lyre trellis system. Close

• 17. [Image] John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter

  	John Ousterhout and daughter Gretchen Hunter stand in front of a row of Sauvignon Blanc.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), Maureen Battistella Year: 2014 John Ousterhout and daughter Gretchen Hunter stand in front of a row of Sauvignon Blanc. Title: John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), Maureen Battistella Year: 2014 John Ousterhout and daughter Gretchen Hunter stand in front of a row of Sauvignon Blanc. Close

• 18. [Image] Old Vines, Inverted Lyre

  	Old vines at Ousterhout Vineyard showing John's Inverted Lyre trellis system, and the horizontal positioning made possible by their wide rows.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Old Vines, Inverted Lyre Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), Maureen Battistella Year: 2014 Old vines at Ousterhout Vineyard showing John's Inverted Lyre trellis system, and the horizontal positioning made possible by their wide rows. Title: Old Vines, Inverted Lyre Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), Maureen Battistella Year: 2014 Old vines at Ousterhout Vineyard showing John's Inverted Lyre trellis system, and the horizontal positioning made possible by their wide rows. Close

• 19. [Image] Early Season Vines

  	Early season vines at Ousterhout Vineyard, clearly showing the inverted Lyre trellis system and wide planting rows.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Early Season Vines Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), John Ousterhout Year: 1980 Early season vines at Ousterhout Vineyard, clearly showing the inverted Lyre trellis system and wide planting rows. Title: Early Season Vines Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), John Ousterhout Year: 1980 Early season vines at Ousterhout Vineyard, clearly showing the inverted Lyre trellis system and wide planting rows. Close

• 20. [Image] Ice on the Vines

  	Cold and ice are frequent problems on Jackson County's Agate Desert; John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter participated in climate monitoring trials.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ice on the Vines Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), John Ousterhout Year: 1987 Cold and ice are frequent problems on Jackson County's Agate Desert; John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter participated in climate monitoring trials. Title: Ice on the Vines Author: Ousterhout Wine & Vineyard (Or.), John Ousterhout Year: 1987 Cold and ice are frequent problems on Jackson County's Agate Desert; John Ousterhout and Gretchen Hunter participated in climate monitoring trials. Close