Valley Treasures
THANKSGIVING 2019 – OCTOBER 22, 2019
The legacy of the Willamette Valley has a seemingly endless trunk and gently drooping branches. Read full article
Better Feasting Through Wine
THANKSGIVING 2019 – OCTOBER 9, 2019
It’s always a challenge to find the perfect wine that goes with everything on a Thanksgiving table—but that never stops wine lovers from trying. Luckily, Willamette Valley wines have the perfect characteristics for food pairing. Read full article
Rooted in Jory
THANKSGIVING 2019 – OCTOBER 1, 2019
Long nicknamed the Oregon Pine, the Doug Fir was named state tree in 1939. In 2011, Jory became the Beaver State’s official soil, much to the joy of Willamette Valley winemakers and wine enthusiasts. The distinguished family of state-centric iconography continues to evolve today. Read full article
First Encounter
THANKSGIVING 2019 – october 1, 2019
When you close your eyes and think of Oregon, it’s tough not to imagine a towering tree or two. Not just any leaf-bearing, sap-producing, bird-sheltering, bark-wearing tree. Instead, a Pseudotsuga menziesii, false hemlock, or, as we tend to dub it locally, the Douglas Fir. Read full article
Sandhill Cranes in Wine Country
THANKSGIVING 2018 – October 29, 2018
Our longtime Wine Country Thanksgiving artist, Portland-based John Fisher, took his inspiration for this year’s cover art from a somewhat unexpected bird: the Sandhill Crane. Read full article
About the Artist: John Fisher
THANKSGIVING 2017 – NOVEMBER 5, 2017
Local artist, John Fisher, has created iconic posters and imagery for many Wine Country Thanksgivings. Get to know the artist, his story, and his inspirations.. Read full article
A Community Affair – Willamette Cares Food Share
THANKSGIVING 2017 – OCTOBER 25, 2017
The Willamette Cares Food Share, a partnership between the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) and Oregon Food Bank, devotes the months of November and December to regional hunger.. Read full article
