Support your Local Vineyard… or Think Small

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Christine Stimac working in Torio Vineyard on Three Feathers Estate

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

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A branch of Pinot Noir vine, during it's full growth phase at Three Feathers Estate.

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!

Elise Stimac2017, 2018, Accolades, Blog, Locator Maps, Our Wines, Ratings, Red Wine, Vintages, White Wines, Wine making, Wine TastingLeave a Comment

Newly created Laurelwood sub-ava in the Chehalem Mountains AVA of the Willamette Valley in Oregon, United States.

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