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News for November 10, 2015
In this Edition:
Letter from your Executive Director
Oregon Wine Symposium
Marketing
Education
Research
Calls for Wine
Other
Upcoming Events
LETTER FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear friends,
Before your calendars get any more crowded, I want to make you aware of some important
dates that may be of interest.
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Nominations for the Industry Awards are due by Nov. 20. For the first time, these
awards will be presented during a general session at the Oregon Wine Symposium,
Feb. 23-24. See the Oregon Wine Symposium for details on the award
categories and the nomination form, which is available in English and Spanish.
The deadline to submit experimental wine trials for the tasting at the Symposium is
Nov. 20. This new tasting at the Symposium is a great way to showcase
innovations in the vineyard and the cellar.
Complete this form to submit your tasting room information by Dec. 15 for a free
listing in the 2016 Oregon Wine Country Touring Guide, which will be available
spring 2016.
Join OWB on Dec. 17 for Media Relations 101, a free webinar on the keys to
working effectively with the media. Learn how the landscape has changed, best
practices for engaging with media and strategies for earning media coverage.
I also want to alert you to an important compliance reminder from the Oregon
Winegrowers Association and its legal counsel, Davis Wright Tremaine. A notification was
sent to OWA members regarding enforcement actions on direct shipments in Michigan and
Arizona. It is also being sent to non-members as an industry service by OWA. All wineries
will want to review the notification as they prepare to process holiday orders.
Finally, if you had not heard this great news, a couple of your industry colleagues have
earned special recognition:
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Dai Crisp of Lumos Wine Co. was inducted into the OSU College of
Agricultural Sciences Hall of Fame. Dai and PK McCoy started their company in
2000. Dai is well known for his exceptional depth of vineyard knowledge and for
successfully representing our industry in pursuit of funding supporting viticulture
research. Dai joins 2013 inductee David Adelsheim.
Dick Shea of Shea Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton was just named one of the 20 Most
Admired Grapegrowers in North America by Vineyard and Winery
Management. Dick and Deirdre Shea own one of the country's most iconic
vineyards and have worked closely with a number of winemakers to create some of
Oregon's most memorable wines. Dick will be a featured panelist at the Oregon
Wine Symposium offering his perspective on how growers can differentiate
themselves and add value for their customers.
Congratulations Dai and Dick!
Cheers,
Tom Danowski
Executive Director
OREGON WINE SYMPOSIUM
Nominations Open for Oregon Wine Industry Awards
Each year at the Oregon Wine Symposium, industry leaders are presented awards for their
contributions to the Oregon wine industry. Based on industry input OWB has created a
new award, the Vineyard Excellence Award. Description of all the award categories can be
found on the nomination form, which is also available in Spanish.
Nominations are due to the OWB by Nov. 20. Forms can be sent to OWB education
manager Carrie Hardison.
Deadline for Experimental Wine Tasting Submissions is Nov. 20
The Experimental Wine Tasting program at the Oregon Wine Symposium will be an
interactive forum for you to share your experiments and learn from industry colleagues. To
participate in the tasting:
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Submit one case of wine from the experiment/test lot and one case from the control
lot (two cases total)
Anyone submitting a trial must be present during the tasting in order to share
information about the trial and process (one complimentary Symposium ticket will
be included)
Submit this form by Nov. 20. Please include a sentence or two describing the trial
Submissions will be reviewed by the committee in December. All vintages and varieties will
be considered, although not all experiments will be chosen. For information or questions
please contact Kelli Stokely.
MARKETING
Complete Your Public Profile for the New Oregon Wine Country
Touring Guide Today
All Oregon wine tasting rooms will receive a complimentary directory listing in the
inaugural publication of the Oregon Wine Country Touring Guide, available in spring
2016. Make sure your business is listed by completing this form before Dec. 15. If you are
not sure whether your profile has already been completed, check this list of businesses that
have submitted their information as of yesterday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m.; if your business is on
the list, you do not need to resubmit the form. See this blog post for more information
about profile submissions, and if you have further questions, contact OWB marketing
manager Jess Willey.
Reserve Your Ad Space Today in the Inaugural Oregon Wine Country
Touring Guide
All tasting rooms will receive a complimentary directory listing in the new
statewide Oregon Wine Country Touring Guide but you can increase your presence in the
publication by purchasing advertising space. OWB's chosen publishing partner SagaCity
Media is currently selling ad space and spots are going quickly. Early bird rates are
available through Nov. 30, with additional discounts for wineries and vineyards and
special rates for Oregon Winegrowers Association members. For more information about
rates or to reserve your space, contact Robin Kamerling at SagaCity Media via email or at
971.200.7047.
Participate in the London Go West Self-Pour Tasting in March 2016
Participate in the Go West tasting without having to leave Oregon! If you are looking for
representation in the U.K., there is still space at the London Go West Self-Pour Tasting.
This is a great opportunity to have your wines tasted by important trade in one of the most
influential markets in the world without having to travel to London. If you are considering
venturing into the U.K. market, there has never been a better time than now as there are
more U.K. importers working with Oregon wineries than ever before and U.S. wines have
never been in more demand. Registration is open and the fee to participate is only
$100. For more information, contact Margaret Bray.
Oregon Pinot Camp International Nominations
The selection process for international 2016 OPC attendees is now under way and OWB is
looking for qualified nominees. Please refer to the criteria for nomination to help guide
your submissions and fill out the nomination form. OWB will take all candidates into
consideration during the selection process. For questions or to nominate a candidate,
contact Margaret Bray.
Post Events to the Oregon Wine Consumer Calendar
Wineries, restaurants, retailers and distributors are invited to submit events to the Oregon
Wine consumer events calendar via this form. Please see the blog post on this topic for
guidelines. If you have questions about posting events to the consumer site, contact
Christina DeArment.
EDUCATION
Register for OWB Webinar: Media Relations 101
Please join OWB on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. for a free informational webinar on the keys to
working effectively with the media. Learn how the landscape has changed, best practices
for engaging with media and strategies for earning media coverage. Join media experts
Dixie Huey of Trellis Growth Partners and Marilyn Hawkins of Hawkins & Company PR as
they share their insights and experience on media relations. Click here to register or for
more information.
Statewide Crop Load Project: Impacts of Pinot Noir Yield Management
on Vine Productivity and Fruit Composition at Harvest
Join Dr. Patty Skinkis at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 11 for a presentation on findings from the first
three years of the Statewide Crop Load Project. The Statewide Crop Load Project was
established in 2012 as a large grower collaborative study to determine the long-term
impacts of yield management on fruit composition, wine quality and vine productivity of
Pinot noir. A total of 14 businesses have joined the project and implemented the
experiment across 15 commercial vineyards spanning five AVAs within the Willamette
Valley. Each collaborator implemented two or more yield levels on-site by cluster thinning
at lag phase each year. Basic vine growth parameters were recorded and fruit was produced
into wine for sensory analysis. View the presentation and participate live here.
Webinar on Grapevine Graft Transmissible Diseases: Management and
Control
Grapevine disease-causing organisms may be present and established in the vineyard or
spread from neighboring vineyards. Join Eurofins on Nov. 19 for a webinar that will
provide information on symptoms and disease causing agents that are graft transmitted.
Topics covered will include:
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Description of grapevine graft transmissible disease-causing agents
Overview, symptoms and transmission of grapevine diseases caused by bacteria,
fungi and viruses
Management and practices to avoid disease spread
Testing and monitoring strategies to insure healthy vineyards
Q&A Session will follow the presentation
To register, click here. For questions, contact Judit Monis.
Offering an Industry Educational Event?
The OWB is dedicated to providing members of our community with educational offerings
as part of its mandate. In addition to the educational seminars sponsored by the OWB,
educational opportunities hosted by third-party organizations can also be promoted in the
Grapevine and on the industry website. If your organization is hosting an industry
educational event please contact Carrie Hardison so the OWB can help you spread the
word to members of our community.
RESEARCH
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Parasitoid Discovered
Researchers in Washington state discovered a parasitic wasp that preys upon the invasive
brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB). The wasp Trissolcus japonicus was discovered in the
wild in the United States but is native to regions of Asia where BMSB originated. It is
known to kill the eggs of BMSB and possibly other invasive stink bug species. To read
more, click here.
Oregon Wine Grape Pest Management Strategic Plan: Official
Workgroup Representatives Needed
An official workgroup for the upcoming Oregon Wine Grape Pest Management Strategic
Plan (PMSP) project is underway but two additional representatives from Eastern and
Southern Oregon are still needed. If you are interested in participating in this workgroup or
have questions, contact Katie Murray.
The Impact of Research on the Oregon Wine Industry – An Update from
Bill Boggess, Executive Associate Dean at Oregon State University
Oregon wine has become a signature state product, earning international recognition and
fueling the economy. Oregon’s emergence on the world stage as a premium wine producer
in a little more than 50 years is truly remarkable. From day one, their efforts have been
informed by research and information from both public and private research programs
including those at Oregon State University. The industry wouldn’t be where it is today if
not for this ongoing partnership. Read Bill Boggess' update in its entirety here.
CALLS FOR WINE
Paul Gregutt to Write a New Column for Wine Enthusiast
Paul Gregutt is writing a weekly news roundup for Wine Enthusiast online. The column is
updated every Monday and is a mix of news, gossip and plain old fun. Major news from
Oregon wineries will be considered for inclusion in the column, but items like winemaker
dinners will not as they are too local and limited. To submit items for consideration,
contact Paul Gregutt.
Submit Wines for San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) is now accepting entries for its
2016 competition. The competition is one of the industry’s most respected and highly
publicized wine competitions in the country. It has become a platform for larger and
boutique wineries alike to showcase their wines on a national scale. Wines will be judged by
a panel of wine industry experts from across the U.S. The deadline to register is Nov. 20.
For more information and to register, click here.
Enter the TEXSOM International Wine Awards
Submit your wines for the TEXSOM International Wine Awards Feb. 22-23 at the Irving
Convention Center. Wines will be evaluated by some of the most talented and influential
tasters in the country. The early submission period ends Dec. 31. Additional entry details
and wine awards information can be found on the TEXSOM website. For more
information, contact the competition organizers.
OTHER
Oregon Cheeses for Wine Country Thanksgiving
As you prepare for Wine Country Thanksgiving events, remember to support your fellow
local artisanal products. Click here for a list of Oregon creameries by region that sell direct
to wineries at wholesale pricing. If you’re interested in a more extensive partnership with a
creamery, contact Katie Bray at the Oregon Cheese Guild.
Items for Sale on New Industry Marketplace
Every day new items are being listed on the Industry Marketplace. Located on the Oregon
Wine Industry website, the Marketplace replaced the Grape Matching Service. Based on
industry feedback, the Marketplace has been expanded to include listings for bulk wine,
equipment and job opportunities. If you have items for sale:
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Complete the short form
Include the seller information so that readers know how to contact you if they are
interested in your listing
All listings will be up on the site for 30 days. However, if you have not found a
buyer when your listing is removed, you can repost it for an additional 30 days
For questions, contact Michelle Kaufmann.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER 13
FEBRUARY 29
¡SALUD! CUVEE TASTING AND BIG
BOARD AUCTION
Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood
WALLA WALLA WINE TRADE
TASTING
Pure Space in Portland
NOVEMBER 14
MARCH 2
¡SALUD! DINNER AND AUCTION
GALA
Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg
INNOVATION + QUALITY
Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley
NOVEMBER 27 - 29
MARCH 7
THANKSGIVING IN WINE COUNTRY
Various locations throughout the state
GO WEST TASTING
Hamburg
DECEMBER 11
MARCH 9
STATEWIDE CROP LOAD PROJECT
PRESENTATION
OSU in Corvallis
GO WEST TASTING
Copenhagen
MARCH 10
JANUARY 13
OWA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING AND LEGISLATIVE
RECEPTION
Oregon State Capitol in Salem
JANUARY 25
SOUTH KOREA TRADE TASTING
Seoul
JANUARY 26
JAPAN TRADE TASTING
Tokyo
JANUARY 27
JAPAN TRADE TASTING
Osaka
GO WEST TASTING
London
MARCH 11
NORTHWEST TRADE TASTING
Stockholm
MARCH 29
GRAPE DAY
OSU LaSells Stewart Center in
Corvallis
APRIL 2
WILLAMETTE: THE PINOT NOIR
BARREL AUCTION
Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg
APRIL 17 - 18
FEBRUARY 23 - 24
OREGON WINE SYMPOSIUM
Oregon Convention Center in Portland
REVEAL WALLA WALLA VALLEY
WINES
Various locations in Walla Walla
FEBRUARY 27
APRIL 24 - 26
OREGON CHARDONNAY
CELEBRATION
Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg
OREGON GOVERNOR'S
CONFERENCE ON TOURISM
Wildhorse Resort & Casino in
Pendleton
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2015 Oregon Wine Symposium Sponsors
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