Elise Prudhomme, Three Feathers partner, lives overseas in France with her family of three young adult sons, to whom she transmitted her culinary passion at an early age. In a world where how and what to eat is an increasing concern, not to mention balancing a student budget and eating healthy, Elise is thrilled to share some of her sons’ … Read More
Geologically speaking | Three Feathers terroir
More about the Geology at Three Feathers I have always had an interest in Geology and Natural History but it was only moving to The Pacific Northwest, where evidence of geological turbulence is all around us that I more fully appreciated the instability of nature. “Solid as a Rock” is a complete falsehood. We see around us the constant changes … Read More
Support your Local Vineyard… or Think Small
Support your Local Vineyard… or Think Small This has been a challenging time for those in the Wine and Vineyard business – especially for the small producers. Undoubtedly you have not noticed any shortage of wine in the big box stores and supermarkets. Unlike the toilet paper aisle, the wine aisle has been fully stocked throughout this pandemic. It has … Read More
No Clue about Clones
No Clue about Clones It is common knowledge that the wine grape, Vitis vinifera, has many different varietals; Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot to name a few. But many people are not aware that there are many cultivars within each varietal family. The Pinot grape, now known to be one of the oldest varieties, has several different family members: Pinot Noir, … Read More
Wine Enthusiast Ratings and the NEW Laurelwood AVA!
Three Feathers 2017 Cuvée Virginia Three Feathers 2018 Blanc de Noirs Three Feathers Wines rated by Wine Enthusiast Three Feathers Estate submitted a selection of wines to critics at Wine Enthusiast for their rating this spring. Their response was an 89 point rating for our 2017 Cuvée Virginia Pinot Noir and an 86 point rating for the 2018 Blanc de … Read More
Lines on the Vines
We must cultivate our own garden… Voltaire, Candide Lines on the Vines | Spring 2020 Season Already June 1st! Where did the spring go? Despite the situation worldwide with the Corona-virus, which meant for us that our schedule of wine tasting events was cancelled, the grape vines continue to grow and need tending and we have maintained a strong focus … Read More
A Fabulous French-American Tale of Two Vineyards
Tale of Two Vineyards | Three Feathers Estate, Willamette Valley Oregon visits Château Pavie Macquin, Saint-Emilion Bordeaux Tale of Two Vineyards starts with a neighborly “getting to know you” over coffee in our Normand vacation home, English Channel in the distance. A dear girlfriend wished to introduce me to two childhood friends of hers, sisters, living in Normandy and vacationing … Read More