Posts Tagged "Nicolas-Jay"


Rosé Takes Root in Oregon

Rosé Takes Root in Oregon


Posted on May 29, 2024

A fall day in the Willamette Valley.

Domaine Drouhin – a top Pinot Noir producer in the Willamette Valley

Rosé wines have experienced a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years, winning over wine enthusiasts with their refreshing flavors and relatively very high QPR (Quality Price Ratio). Oregon has recently emerged as a notable producer of rosé wines on the higher quality end of the style’s spectrum. Across the state, winemakers are crafting rosés that are making the wine world take notice.

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Nicolas-Jay: Quality & Substance

Nicolas-Jay: Quality & Substance


Posted on Jul 5, 2023

Newberg OR Willamette Valley winery

The wine lineup at Nicolas-Jay..

Just a decade after their very first vintage and two years since producing the first full vintage in their own facility, Nicolas-Jay has very quickly built a reputation that is world class. Some would say this isn’t too surprising given that the “Nicolas” in Nicolas-Jay is none other than Jean-Nicolas Méo, winemaker and owner of Méo Camuzet, one of the very best wineries in Burgundy.

However, exceeding lofty expectations in a highly competitive and increasingly finicky wine industry is a significant achievement, regardless of wine pedigree.

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IWD: The Future (of Wine) is Female

IWD: The Future (of Wine) is Female


Posted on Mar 8, 2023

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognized globally as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

IWD banner

March 8th.

The theme for 2023 is: “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.” With so many challenges facing the wine industry that touch on this theme, we reached out to some of our favourite women in wine worldwide to get their perspective on the state of the industry and what advice they’d give to women looking for a career in wine.

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