In 2002, Bill and Barbara Steele purchased the property that is now Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden. They initiated multi-year testing of our soils, water-holding capacity, heat summation and natural water...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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

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...

Rocky Knoll’s grapes grow in one of the region’s prime locations, a prominent knoll bordering the Cascade foothills on the east slope of the Rogue Valley. Clay soil low on the flanks of the hill quickly...