Eric Weisinger discusses viticulture with David Baudry at his vineyard near Antelope Creek in the north drainage area of Grizzly Peak. Locating his vineyard at an elevation of 3500 feet in rocky soil and...

Owner Dick Ellis of Ellis Vineyards is shown hauling a harvest bin filled with about a half-ton of grapes for transport to the winery by flatbed truck. About 75% of his production is sold to other wineries,...

Dick Ellis is shown trimming the vine canopy, or hedging, at Ellis vineyards. Dick and Pat Ellis acquired the vineyard, planted to Pinot Gris, Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc....

Pat Ellis is shown dressed and equipped to harvest grapes at Ellis Vineyards.

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...

The size of the family tractor was one reason why John Ousterhout planted his grapes in wide rows.

John Ousterhout and daughter Gretchen Hunter stand in front of a row of Sauvignon Blanc.

Barnard Smith of the Academy of Wine is credited with securing recognition of the Applegate Valley as a distinct American Viticultural Area. He was the driving force, gathering data on geology, soils and...

Russ and Margaret Lyon established Daisy Creek Vineyard in 1997 on a former Jacksonville gold rush site with characteristics of Cote Rotie of the Rhone Valley in France. They feature Syrah and Viognier, with...