REX HILL -> SEATTLE

Once again, REX HILL will be hitting the road for Pinot in the City, this time in Seattle. Join us on September 11th at Sodo Park along with more than 60 Willamette Valley wineries. Maybe you will get a chance to spot Sam Tannahill's harvest beard, a rare treat!

$65/person

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Aug 6, 2014 at 8:47 AM Permalink

B the Change - REX HILL / A to Z achieves B Corp Certification

At A to Z Wineworks, we take sustainability seriously. So seriously in fact that, for us, sustainability not only means how we farm our vineyards and recycle at the winery but, among other things, how we treat our employees, how we look at our chemical, water and carbon foot prints and how we relate to our community.  In short, we look at the whole of our business and ask what can we do not only to create a profitable business and a great place to work, but how do decisions we make affect the vitality of our triple bottom line: our social, environmental and financial performance measures.  

For years we had certified parts of our business with various certification systems and agencies (LIVE, organic, Demeter, OCSW…etcetera).  In researching B Corp certification, we realized that of all the certification systems we work with, B Corp best reflects how we manage our company, our company culture and our values.  Furthermore, we discovered that some B Corp certified companies were among those that we admired not only for their financial success, but for the fully sustainable way they were run, even after a sale.  

It became only natural to seek B Corp certification. As we progressed through the certification process, it became quickly evident that B Corp and A to Z Wineworks were a perfect fit. We are very happy to be part of the family of B Corps certified companies.  It feels great to be recognized for the work we have done to retain our values as we experienced exponential growth.  

Jun 17, 2014 at 2:47 PM Permalink

Bloom 2014

Just like bud burst, bloom was also early, occurring in the last week in May. At that rate we should start harvesting the first week of September with fruit from Southern Oregon and then moving into the Willamette Valley by the middle of the month.

As we welcome the start to another growing season we are also excited to welcome our new Viticulture Technician, Karen Peterson.  She trained at Oregon State University and has great experience working with the researchers at the Oregon Wine Research Institute. Not shy of hard work she cut her teeth working in the vineyards of Domaine Drouhin Oregon doing everything from field work, tractor operations to technical work. She brings a good work ethic, technical and practical knowledge and we’re excited to have her on board to help continue our understanding of growing grapes here in Oregon.

May 31, 2014 at 12:17 PM Permalink

"Is Chardonnay Oregon's Next Big Thing?" by Forbes Magazine

A group of devout Chardonnay lovers were brought together by Katie Kelly Bell of Forbes Magazine to taste some Oregon Chardonnays. They had never tasted Oregon Chardonnay before and there was "unanimous surprise at the level of brightness and acidity in the wines." Our 2011 REX HILL Dijon Clone Chardonnay was wone of the fan favorites along with Chardonnays from Willamette Valley Vineyards, Stoller Family Estate, Anam Cara, Lange Estate Winery & Ponzi Vineyards.

2011 REX HILL Dijon Clone Chardonnay, $38- Winemaker Michael Davies aims to 'protect the wine's minerality' and 'assure it's compatibility with food.' Davies also loves his wine with sushi.

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What's your favorite Chardonnay food pairing?

May 20, 2014 at 1:11 PM Permalink

Oregon Wines Fly Free is Back!

Kicking off Oregon Wine Month, particpating wineries & Alaska Airlines are excited to offer the "Oregon Wines Fly Free" program. Fly into any particpating airport (Medford, Redmond, Eugene, Portland & Walla Walla) and check your wine for FREE on your flight back home.*

Come visit us at the REX HILL Tasting Room and receive complimentary tastings when you show us your Alaska Airlines ticket stub!

*Must be an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plus member; only applicable to 6 bottles or more packed by a participating winery.

May 1, 2014 at 5:04 PM Permalink

Amazing Wine, Amazing Food, Amazing Place!

On April 12th, 2014, Carrie Kalscheuer & Mike Willison are heading out to the beautiful, restorative Steamboat Inn for our annual wine dinner with Naomi Pomeroy of BEAST Portland, 4-time James Beard Award Nominee Chef. Join them for a memorable meal and a special selection of REX HILL wines.

Call Steamboat Inn at (541)498-2230 to secure your tickets. Dinner is $90 per person. Limited Seating Available.

Apr 4, 2014 at 5:01 PM Permalink

April First, Bud Burst

We’re off to a good start this season with a nice warm and dry spring.

No joke, the buds burst on the 1st of April, about 2-3 weeks earlier than average.

Apr 1, 2014 at 11:55 AM Permalink

Pinot in the City - DC

It's that time again! REX HILL is hitting the road for another Pinot in the City event to Washington, D.C. on April 2nd, 2014. Sip Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and more from the over 50 Willamette Valley wineries that are putting this region on the map!

Get to know Sam Tannahill, Founder & Director of Viticulture and Winemaking, and discuss with him your thoughts on what makes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley so distinguishable.

Where: Long View Gallery, 1234 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Time: Trade Tasting from 12 - 4 PM; Consumer Tasting from 6 - 9 PM
Tickets: $75/person

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Mar 28, 2014 at 4:58 PM Permalink

"Oregon Finds Finesse with Chardonnay" - Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator

"The interplay of vivid flavors against a razor-sharp, mouthwatering balance has emerged as the signature style of Oregon Chardonnay." - Harvey Steiman

When Chardonnay was first planted in Oregon vineyards, it had trouble ripening due to the cooler weather of the Willamette Valley. The arrival of the Dijon Clones in the 1990s, a cooler climate Chardonnay clone, turned things around and Oregon has begun to produce wines that can compete with Chardonnays from both California and France.

Our 2010 REX HILL Willamette Valley Chardonnay received 90 points from Wine Spectator and was featured in an article by Harvey Steiman that discusses the evolution of Oregon Chardonnay. Steiman believes that the 2011 vintage produced some "stunning Chradonnays." We agree!

Feb 27, 2014 at 1:16 PM Permalink

"Oregon Wines Rank World's Best" - USA Today

Oregon Wine Tours

Take a tour of the Willamette Valley with Evergreen Escapes, a green-minded tour company that visits wineries that share their commitment to the environment. Mentioned in this article by USA Today, REX HILL, a LIVE certified winery & Biodynamic farmer, will be the very first stop of your day, including a picnic in our beautiful garden.

Jan 24, 2014 at 4:51 PM Permalink