date:Mar 12, 2013
he message I heard over and over during my recent Oregon visit was that the success of one winemaker was the success of them all.
Dick and Deirdre Shea, owners of Oregon's famed Shea Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton area, said that even the winemakers who buy their fruit were willing to share winemaking ideas. This is particularly notable since Shea sells Pinot Noir grapes and makes its own Pinot Noir, too. Our competitors are also our customers, but we feel free to call and ask questions, Mrs.