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A Quick Guide to Slow Wine

By Oregon Wine Press September 2023

"When Jon and Kathy Lauer acquired Bryn Mawr Vineyards, they engaged Rachel Rose as winemaker and vineyard director. Rose crafts wines that highlight the aromatics produced by from the winds through the Van Duzer Corridor. Her 2019 Estate Pinot Noir is intensely aromatic with a retronasally perfumed palate and smooth tannins."

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Cellar Selects: August 2023

By Oregon Wine Press August 2023

"Bryn Mawr Vineyards 2022 Estate Riesling, Eola-Amity Hills - Juicy, fleshy nectarine and fresh ginger predict an off-dry palate of the same flavors along with perky acidity and a silky body."

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Enjoy a Tour and Lunch in the Vineyard

By Eugene Magazine August 2023

"We visited Bryn Mawr Vineyards to experience a new in-depth tour and lunch at the winery. It’s a beautiful site, perched at 870 feet on the upper crest of the acclaimed Eola-Amity Hills — an area known for its afternoon winds. Bryn Mawr is Welsh for “high hill,” and the vineyard is nestled atop one of the steepest slopes in the Willamette Valley along a windy corridor (they don’t host weddings because there’s too much at stake when the wind picks up — they tried it once and learned their lesson!) The 40-acre LIVE-certified estate enjoys rocky volcanic soils which anchor the vines on their steep vineyard. They have two guesthouses on the property where visitors can get an immersive experience. And, David Lauer, son of owners Jon and Kathy Lauer, recently introduced a new hospitality experience at the winery.

The Exploration Tasting is personally led by David and begins with a tour of the winery, where winemaker Rachel Rose helms Bryn Mawr’s innovative program. David led our small group on a hike of the vineyard for a discussion of Bryn Mawr’s sustainable vineyard practices, like their no-till approach, their partnership with Philomath-based nursery Buzz Seeds to source organic cover crops that naturally suppress noxious weeds, under-vine composting, and more. We had some really informative and picturesque tastings under the trees among the vines, which culminated in a tasting led by David along with a beautiful charcuterie plate in the winery’s new private tasting room."

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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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