Willamette Valley

STARR Restaurant Group Releases First Private Label Wine

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

STARR Restaurants, one of the largest multi‐concept restaurant groups in the country, announces the release of its first private label vintage, a co-creation between STARR’s Corporate Wine Director and the biodynamic Brooks Wine.

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  • STARR Restaurants, one of the largest multi‐concept restaurant groups in the country, announces the release of its first private label vintage, a co-creation between STARR’s Corporate Wine Director and the biodynamic Brooks Wine.
  • STARR’s Corporate Wine Director, Mikayla Avedisian-Cohen collaborated with Brooks’ Associate Winemaker, Claire Jarreau on this exclusive vintage.
  • STARR’s Pinot Noir is currently available by the glass and/or bottle, depending on the restaurant location.
  • The wine label pays homage to restaurateur Stephen Starr, who believes in the theater of going out; the two graphics on the label’s top corners represent film crests, similar to those portrayed in movie credits.

Archery Summit Unveils Estate Expansion Designed by Heliotrope Architects

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Monday, November 6, 2023

DUNDEE HILLS, Ore., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Archery Summit, the renowned winery nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, celebrates a significant milestone with the grand opening of its expansive new tasting room project. In February 2023, Crimson Wine Group embarked on a remarkable journey to enhance the Archery Summit Winery, coinciding with the winery's 30th anniversary. The expansion, designed to elevate the experience for longtime enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of wine, was spearheaded by Heliotrope Architects and completed by R&H Construction Co.

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  • In February 2023, Crimson Wine Group embarked on a remarkable journey to enhance the Archery Summit Winery, coinciding with the winery's 30th anniversary.
  • The expansion, designed to elevate the experience for longtime enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of wine, was spearheaded by Heliotrope Architects and completed by R&H Construction Co.
    "Over the past 30 years, Archery Summit has garnered incredible acclaim and built a dedicated following of collectors.
  • Archery Summit is located at 18599 NE Archery Summit Road, Dayton, OR 97114.
  • Reservations for tastings can be made by calling (503)-714-2030 or directly through TOCK ( Archery Summit Winery - Dayton, OR | Tock (exploretock.com)

U.S. DOE grants $250M to Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in partnership with PGE, for critical transmission upgrades

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

WARM SPRINGS, Ore., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWS) was selected to receive a $250 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help advance vital transmission upgrades. CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes. This significant investment in the reliability of Oregon's clean energy infrastructure will enable enhancements to the existing 230 kV Bethel-Round Butte transmission line – a crucial artery in the region's transmission system – connecting resources west of the Cascades, including on the Warm Springs Reservation, to customers in the Willamette Valley.

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  • CTWS submitted the grant application to DOE, in partnership with Portland General Electric, as part of the Grid Resilience Innovative Partnerships Program (GRIP) open to Tribes.
  • This innovative project will unlock a multitude of opportunities for the Tribes.
  • "PGE is honored to deepen our relationship with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs through this mutually beneficial partnership."
  • Throughout the process, CTWS and PGE will work closely with partners, landowners, and other jurisdictions to make this project a reality.

Temporary Wall Systems opens new location in Oregon's "Wine Country"

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Monday, October 16, 2023

EUGENE, Ore., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temporary Wall Systems (TWS), the first and leading full-service temporary containment wall provider in the United States, will launch its Willamette Valley location by hosting a table at the Associated Builders and Contractors Pacific Northwest Chapter's 8th Annual Craft Championship on Friday, Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon.

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  • Both owners say their new Temporary Wall Systems location will provide local contractors with a better and more sustainable product to protect people and property from construction and renovation projects.
  • It was the combination of my love of the land and my experiences building up small businesses that drew me to Temporary Wall Systems."
  • Temporary Wall Systems provides modular wall systems that are designed with versatility in mind.
  • For more information about Temporary Wall Systems Willamette Valley, please visit https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/willamette-valley/ .

Oregon's Appassionata Estate Joins La Place de Bordeaux

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

BORDEAUX, France, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Appassionata Estate, the Oregon winery owned by internationally renowned German winemaker Ernst "Erni" Loosen, will entrust the exclusive distribution of the debut release of its 2012 "Fortissimo" Pinot Noir to La Place de Bordeaux. Appassionata will be featured in the September 2023 Beyond Bordeaux release through the acclaimed Bordeaux Negociant, CVBG.

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  • BORDEAUX, France, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Appassionata Estate , the Oregon winery owned by internationally renowned German winemaker Ernst "Erni" Loosen, will entrust the exclusive distribution of the debut release of its 2012 "Fortissimo" Pinot Noir to La Place de Bordeaux.
  • Appassionata will be featured in the September 2023 Beyond Bordeaux release through the acclaimed Bordeaux Negociant, CVBG .
  • Matthieu Chardronnier, CEO of CVBG, states, "Over the years, La Place de Bordeaux has become the distribution epicenter of the best wines in the world, be they from Bordeaux, or beyond.
  • Appassionata's 2012 Pinot Noir Fortissimo will be released on La Place de Bordeaux in September 2023 and can be purchased from selected wine merchants worldwide.

BakerHostetler, Watts Guerra and Arnold Gallagher Announce Willamette Valley Wineries Hire Fire Litigation Lawyers to Investigate Suing Pacific Power for Grape and Wine Losses Arising from the 2020 Labor Day Fires

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Friday, May 5, 2023

The smoke ruined the majority of the 2020 harvest in the Willamette Valley, as well as the wineries’ wine sales and profits over the next several years.

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  • The smoke ruined the majority of the 2020 harvest in the Willamette Valley, as well as the wineries’ wine sales and profits over the next several years.
  • The investigation evaluates whether Pacific Power’s electrical system failed repeatedly in the Santiam Canyon during the record 2020 Labor Day windstorm and ignited 13 separate fires, with the resulting smoke choking residents throughout the Willamette Valley and saturating the 2020 grape harvest.
  • The wineries issued this joint statement:
    “These fires devastated our industry, and we believe it’s time we investigate seeking compensation.
  • The wineries’ legal team has already retained Oregon’s leading smoke taint expert as well as wine revenue loss experts.

Willamette Valley Visitors Association Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) Designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

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Monday, April 10, 2023

The Willamette Valley Visitors Association (WVVA) has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in training and certification programs, to receive designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) – a timely announcement for April which is celebrated as Autism Acceptance month.

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  • The Willamette Valley Visitors Association (WVVA) has worked with The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), a global leader in training and certification programs, to receive designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) – a timely announcement for April which is celebrated as Autism Acceptance month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230410005089/en/
    Comprising six destination marketing organizations, Willamette Valley Visitors Association works to maintain the Willamette Valley as Oregon’s premier travel destination, while also highlighting the culture, heritage and natural resources of the region.
  • WVVA is also initiating a movement with the help of IBCCES to become a Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD).
  • For more information on what WVVA is doing to make the valley an inclusive place for all, visit: willamettevalley.org/dei/

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Announce Agreement to Build New Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Oregon.

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  • PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Springfield, Oregon.
  • With a total of 50 private rooms, the 67,000-square-foot facility will nearly double patient capacity of the existing PeaceHealth acute rehabilitation unit, currently managed by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, located at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District.
  • This expansion will allow PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to increase access to inpatient rehabilitation services in the region, addressing a significant community need.
  • “We are pleased to partner with Lifepoint Rehabilitation as we expand access to critically needed inpatient rehabilitation services in our community.

Robinson Nursery Plants Deep Roots for Shipping Success Using Tive Real-time Tracking & Alerts

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

BOSTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tive, the leading provider of supply chain visibility solutions, today announced a new customer case study with Robinson Nursery, a leading wholesale nursery located in Oregon. The case study highlights the ways in which Tive's real-time shipment location and temperature tracking has helped Robinson Nursery prevent instances of costly root freezing and improve customer satisfaction.

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  • The case study highlights the ways in which Tive's real-time shipment location and temperature tracking has helped Robinson Nursery prevent instances of costly root freezing and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Robinson Nursery specializes in growing high-quality plants and trees, and has a nationwide customer base that relies on timely delivery of its products.
  • To ensure that its customers receive their orders on time and in perfect condition, Robinson Nursery sought to improve its supply chain visibility.
  • Robinson Nursery was able to immediately rectify the situation by sending the customer a new tree, saving a long-term relationship.

Willamette Valley Pie Company Announces Brand Extension with Launch of BerryFields

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Monday, October 24, 2022

SALEM, Ore., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Willamette Valley Pie Company has announced their latest innovation – the creation of natural snack brand BerryFields. This is the second product launch this year for the company known for frozen fresh, ready-to-bake pies, cobblers, crisps, hand-pies and IQF frozen fruit. In March, WV Pie Co. released a new line of Non-GMO Project Verified pies and hand-pies with all-butter crusts in tandem with a complete brand refresh.

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  • SALEM, Ore., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Willamette Valley Pie Company has announced their latest innovation the creation of natural snack brand BerryFields.
  • He continues, "We felt there was a gap in current market offerings and knew that BerryFields could be a natural extension of what we were already accomplishing and providing at Willamette Valley Pie Company."
  • Willamette Valley Pie Co. continues to be committed to bringing families and communities together around the table and through their fundraising program.
  • For more information about Willamette Valley Pie Co., visit www.wvpie.com , or @wvpie on Instagram and @WVPIECO on Facebook.