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By @willamettevalleywine August 2023

"Did someone say best views in the Willamette Valley? You’ll have to go check it out for yourself! Bryn Mawr takes so much pride in their neighborhood, farming practices, and winemaking team & the best way to experience a tasting at @brynmawrvineyards (in my opinion) is their explorative tasting with David."

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Sip and Stay: Northwest Wineries with Accommodations

By Sip Magazine August 2023

"Bryn Mawr is nestled on a sustainable estate in Salem, Oregon. Not only will you be able to take in vineyard views from this property, but you’ll also be able to see the dramatic Oregon Coast Range. The Ideabox guesthouse sits right next to the vines, allowing for an immersive experience. There’s two king bedrooms complete with cozy furnishings and thoughtful amenities, along with a full kitchen. Plan a stay and enjoy the sunshine from the deck, complete with an outdoor grill."

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Taste the Rainbow at this year’s queer wine fest

By Oregon Wine Press May 2023

"Diverse populations by nature cultivate more creativity and innovation. Owner/winemaker of Remy Wines, Remy Drabkin, is also founder of Queer Wine Fest, McMinnville’s mayor and Wine Country Pride co-founder. She recognizes the importance of promoting a more inclusive community. Last year, Drabkin created Queer Wine Fest to bring together (and celebrate) LGBTQ+ winery owners, winemakers and winegrowers.

David Lauer, vice president of sales and marketing at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, located in the Eola-Amity Hills, says, “It’s no surprise something as ever-shifting, dynamic and exciting as wine has become a magnet for this eclectic gathering of wonderful queer producers.” He continues, “It’s a phenomenal occasion to create and strengthen our community, something so central and dear to the LGBTQ+ experience.”

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Gran Moraine, DeLille Stand Out At TEXSOM International Wine Awards

By Great Northwest Wine May 2023

"IRVING, Texas — A worldly panel of judges starring Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers selected an Oregon Chardonnay from Gran Moraine — a Willamette Valley brand owned by Jackson Family Wines — as the Best White Varietal Wine and awarded three gold medals to Washington state’s DeLille Cellars during the 2023 TEXSOM International Wine Awards.

Each of the four corners of the Pacific Northwest can boast of a TEXSOM Platinum. From Oregon, joining the Gran Moraine Chardonnay was the Bryn Mawr Vineyards 2018 Tempranillo, Quady North 2020 GSM, R. Stuart & Co. Winery 2022 Big Fire Pinot Gris and Sokol Blosser Winery 2021 Kalita Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir."

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Second Annual Queer Wine Fest Returns to Willamette Valley This June

By Forbes May 2023

"The world’s first and only LGBTQ+ wine festival is slated to return for its second annual celebration. Queer Wine Fest brings together wineries with LGBTQ+ leadership in the Willamette Valley for the community to gather together, taste and celebrate.

The line-up of wineries for the 2023 festival includes returning favorites and newcomers. "I'm so excited for the opportunity to participate in such a rare and special event like Queer Wine Fest. It's no surprise something as ever-shifting, dynamic, and exciting as wine would prove a magnet for this eclectic gathering of wonderful queer producers,” said David Lauer, Bryn Mawr Vineyards' Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It's a phenomenal opportunity to create and strengthen our community, something so central and dear to the LGBT+ experience."

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Mother's Day Gift Guide: Wines Made By Women

By Forbes May 2023

"Bryn Mawr Vineyards 2018 Tempranillo - Winemaker and mom Rachel Rose suggests her Tempranillo for those looking for a rich red wine to pair with a special spring meal. The 2018 bottling showcases the unique characteristics of the vineyard’s cool climate in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley: acid-driven, vibrant, and fresh-fruited, with interwoven flavors of fresh figs, black pepper, and cloves."

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12 Wineries with Sustainability Practices Worth Toasting this Earth Month

By Vintner Project April 2023

"This small, Willamette Valley winery’s sustainability efforts touch all aspects of their business.  Vineyard manager Rachel Rose works with Buzz Seeds in Philomath, Oregon to source organic and diverse cover crops for the LIVE certified vineyard in the Willamette Valley. Where other vineyard managers might cultivate, Rose chooses not to till to promote decreased soil erosion and retention of organic matter in the soil. Further, Rose doesn’t just consider pollinators; the winery also features rock piles for snakes and houses for owls to help mitigate vineyard pests. In the winery, Rose utilizes steam cleaning and sanitation, a chemical free technique that conserves water. Wines are bottled in domestically produced glass, and in 2016 Bryn Mawr transitioned to eco-glass bottles, which use 25% less glass than standard wine bottles. They stopped using tin capsules in 2020, and wines are sealed with DIAM corks, because screw caps are not recyclable in many areas. Bryn Mawr is trialing DIAM’s new Origine line, which utilizes beeswax and plant-derived polyols to seal the corks, eliminating the use of glue."

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In search of good Pinot Noir, truffles, and friend time in Oregon's Willamette Valley

By The Boston Globe April 2024

"Bryn Mawr Vineyards, near the small town of Salem, sits on one of the steepest slopes in Willamette Valley, surrounded by rolling vineyards and Douglas fir forest, and drenched in salty maritime winds. The vineyard, known for its refined, complex pinot noirs, has a sleek, wood and stone tasting room with comfy couches and a stone fireplace, and outdoor terraces. The views were gorgeous."

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Bryn Mawr Vineyards Takes Innovation to Heart in the Eola-Amity Hills

By Here Is Oregon February 2023

"There’s a winemaker high up in the Eola-Amity Hills who revels in experimentation. Her name is Rachel Rose, and if you’ve been sleeping on her work for Kathy and Jon Lauer’s Bryn Mawr Vineyards, you are missing out on some cool wines."

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Best Willamette Valley Wineries for Tasting This Year

By Winetraveler January 2023

"It’s hard to express in words the awesome beauty of the sweeping vista offered by Bryn Mawr Vineyards. From the expansive patio with tables sheltered by enormous white canvas umbrellas, guests can see southwest across the Willamette Valley all the way to the Van Duzer Corridor. Cool winds from the Pacific Ocean that blow through this gap in the Cascade Mountains influence the wines made here by Rachel Rose, winemaker since 2009."

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