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The History of Pinot Noir and Why it is THE Willamette Valley Grape
Pinot Noir is one of the earliest varieties of grape cultivated and used for making wine. Pinot has been grown in the “Slope of Gold” in Burgundy, France for many hundreds of years. There are many...
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2015 Vintage in the Willamette Valley
2015 vintage in the Willamette Valley was a banner year for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other grape varietals, especially at Youngberg Hill. I’m sure you have heard a lot about the on the west...
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Enjoying February Wine in the Willamette Valley
Have you thought about enjoying Willamette Valley wine country during February? True it rains much of the time, but what better excuse than the weather to snuggle up next to a warm fire with your loved...
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5 ways to Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in the Willamette Valley
May is Oregon Wine Month in the Willamette Valley, and we couldn’t think of a better time to enjoy all that this area has to offer. The following are five ways to get out and explore the lesser visited...
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Becoming a Flow Hive Beekeeper at Youngberg Hill
Since vineyard grapevines are self-pollinating, you may question why we’ve recently begun beekeeping up here at Youngberg Hill. Quite simply, bees play an essential role within our bio-dynamic farming...
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The Heart of Burgundy or the Heart of Willamette Valley
Beaune is the capital and heart of the Burgundy: a historic and storied Pinot Noir region. McMinnville is the capital and heart of Willamette Valley, which is home to many wineries that specialize in...
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Why Choose a bed & breakfast?
When traveling through the Willamette Valley in Oregon, a bed & breakfast might not be your first lodging choice, but here are five reasons why it should be. Let’s start at the beginning:...
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Cork Versus Screw Cap
There continues to be a lot of discussion and varying opinions regarding wines bottled with cork closure versus screw cap. A recent survey suggested that the “perceived” quality of the wine was higher...
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Taste McMinnville Month
February is Taste McMinnville Month and a great time to break up the winter dulldrums wherever you might live. Why not make it a new and unique experience in the Willamette Valley and more...
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The 2018 Vintage Recap
2018 vintage has been a very pleasant growing season. Spring (bud break) was later than it had been the last 3 or 4 years, just slightly earlier than average. It was cooler and wetter which slowed down...
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