Notable Contributors

 

Notable Industry Contributors

UMPQUA VALLEY HISTORY An early picture of wine pioneers in the Umpqua Valley. German immigrants John & Edward Von Pessl (back row) planted grapes near Roseburg in the 1880’s and operated a distillery. Adam Doerner & family operated a winery from 1890’s-1965.

Early Oregon Winery Pioneers
An early Umpqua Valley Vineyard planted in 1970 to Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chenin Blanc & Pinot Blanc

An early Umpqua Valley Vineyard planted in 1970 to Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chenin Blanc & Pinot Blanc
* Photo courtesy of William Sims Family.


 

Fun Facts

What Oregon Wine Pioneer in the 1960’s & 1970’s is credited with developing the “Coury” Pinot Noir clone?
Charles Coury
Which Oregon Wine Pioneer is acknowledged to be the father of Oregon’s modern wine industry?
Richard Sommer, Hillcrest Winery
Which Oregon Wine Pioneer is known as “Poppa Pinot?"
David Lett, Eyrie Vineyards
Who is credited with being “Oregon’s Original Sommelier?"
Phil DiVito
Which Oregon winemaker in the 1970’s-80’s is credited with making Oregon’s first quality sparkling wine and cider?
Fred Arterberry Jr., Arterberry Winery