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...

The four-acre estate vineyard for Cricket Hill Winery, established 1991, is visible under snow. Merlot and Cabernet Franc cuttings from the Bordeaux region (St. Emilion and Pomrol) are planted 2,000 vines to...

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...

Malbec is planted on the hot and dry south-facing slope of Rocky Knoll, which is known for Bordeaux varietals. Old fruit vines are shown in the background.

RoxyAnn winemaker John Quinones follows in the tradition of former winemakers Sarah Powell and Gus Janeway, employing appropriate viticultural practices to bring about the desired result while the grapes are...

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...

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...

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 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 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...