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Digging Into the Past Preserving Willamette Valley History Page 6

Red Ridge Farms

A Feast for the Senses Page 8

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ne day it was summer and the next it was fall. Just like that. It was like some celestial switch was thrown and the cue was given to the rain and changing leaves. Welcome to the Willamette Valley; that’s just how nature rolls here.

Growing up on a farm in Central Texas, I had a great love for hunting for arrowheads. I was sure to find one soon after my father got finished plowing the field in front of our farmhouse. I’m still fascinated by archaeology and thought it was time I had a little schooling on the Willamette Valley’s ancient history. I asked writer Sarah Horner to see what she could dig up (cough), and she ended up tracking down Dr. Leland Gilsen, who was the State Archaeologist for Oregon from 1978 to 2002. The result is a fascinating article on efforts by archaeologists in the area to preserve the Willamette Valley’s history.

Jennifer Nice went on her own exploration of the Valley and found a mini Garden of Eden in the form of Red Ridge

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Farms in Dayton, Oregon. Residents and visitors to the Willamette Valley are generally aware of the huge number of grape vineyards that there are in the area, but there’s a growing number of olive groves springing up. Red Ridge Farms led the way with the planting of some of the first olive trees in the area.

Not long after the summer issue of Willamette Valley Life went to press, we received word of the passing of our friend Chuck Bradley who contributed the article on the “Top Ten Willamette Valley Burgers” in that same issue. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

Do Princesses Fish by Michael Orwick

Sophie Hawley grew up in the Willamette Valley and loves the abundance of locallyproduced ingredients: vegetables and cheeses, berries and herbs, wine and craft beer. A lifelong cook and food-lover, she writes and photographs a food blog featuring simple, tasty recipes for cooks of every skill level. Read more at dinnersforwinners.wordpress.com.

Sarah Horner is a freelance writer, photographer and winemaker. Eight years of experience in the local wine industry allowed her to explore the rich culture the Willamette Valley offers.

The sights, sounds and stories of the region inspire her and she enjoys

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Ken Gardner writes for life, financial liberty and the pursuit of member happiness. He has worked in the financial industry for over 10 years and does not have perfect credit…but he’s getting there.

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sharing her discoveries with readers. Sarah lives with her husband, two teenage boys and miscellaneous pets.

Jennifer Nice, certified SEO web writer and owner of Write Nice, lives in McMinnville. In 2011 she circumnavigated the globe for 4 months and started her travel blog, Experiential Passage (expass.wordpress. com). When not writing or traveling, she loves to hike with her family and hit the yoga mat.

Ryan Reichert is a digital marketing professional in Portland who relocated from the Midwest in large part because of his passion for wine and food. He holds an Advanced certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, is the Wine Ambassador for Travel Oregon, and is the managing editor for Palate Press. ryanreichert.com

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In the summer edition of Willamette Valley Life, we inadvertently left out the website address of our featured artist, Katherine Dunn. You may view more of Katherine’s artwork and learn more about Apifera Farm at katherinedunn.us

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15th Annual Harvest Festival A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village hosts a full day of fun-filled activities from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 19th. The band LuAnn Ritts and Cash & Company are back for their 9th year. Other attractions include a petting zoo, harvest crafts, square dancing, hay maze and much more. At dusk, hundreds of carved pumpkins are lit up for a grand unveiling.

Also be sure to check out a special presentation by the Willamette Chemistry Club, where they will show off some amazing things you can do with pumpkins and science. For more information please visit acgilbert.org/harvestfestival or call 503.371.3631.

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ust because it’s raining doesn’t mean you have to barricade yourself inside your home this fall. Take advantage of the many places around the Willamette Valley where you can view the fall colors in all their glory. Mid-October should be prime viewing time.

Visit oregonfallfoliage.wordpress.com for a great guide to best viewing areas throughout Oregon.

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The Springfield Community Parade Corporation presents the 61st Annual Springfield Christmas Parade —“A Storybook Christmas!”— on December 7th at 1 pm.

This year’s Grand Marshal is Dr. Nancy Golden, retired Superintendent of SPS District #19 and Oregon’s current interim Chief Education.

The parade began in 1953 and has gained the notable reputation of being the “oldest and coldest” (and sometimes “wettest”) parade in Oregon.

For more info, visit springfieldchristmas parade.org or call 541.988.0955.

Oregon Trail Band Christmas Concert ormed by Marv Ross in 1991 at the request of the Oregon Trail Council to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the trail, The Trail Band is an 8-piece ensemble that creates an energetic blend of brass and string arrangements of traditional and original music.

Hundreds of public and private appearances across America and Japan, plus seven successful albums, have established The Trail Band as the premiere historic music ensemble from the Northwest.

This year’s concert will be held on December 8, 2013, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the McMinnville Community Center.

For more info and ticket prices, visit downtownmcminnville.com.

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he Willamette Valley Wineries Association hosts Wine Country Thanksgiving. This year’s celebration begins, November 29 to December 1, 2013, when more than 150 wineries open their doors to kick off the winter wine tasting season.

Enjoy this unique opportunity to visit some of the region’s small, family-owned wineries that are often closed to visitors, as well as larger wineries and tasting rooms. Taste from the barrel with winemakers, sample new releases and older vintages, and enjoy specialty food pairings, live music and other special activities.

Most wineries are open to the public 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tasting fees vary by location.

Visit willamettewines.com for more details.

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njoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas while touring the parlours of several historic homes in Albany, Oregon. Horse drawn wagon, vintage trolley, refreshments and entertainment included in the ticket price.

For more info and ticket prices, visit albanyvisitors.com or call 541.928.0911.

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October 26 – Scio Honky Tonk Night 2013– Scio. A benefit

for the Scio ZCBJ hall featuring the Oregon Valley Boys western swing band. Tickets available Scio Hardware, Scio Feed Store and Scio City Hall. zhall.org.

OCTOBER 1-31 – October Weekends at Lone Pine Farms – Junction City. Fun fall activities including the famous pumpkin patch, haunted corn maze, and cow train trail roller coaster ride. 541.688.4389. lonepinefarms.com.

1-31 – Colonial Harvest Days – Pleasant Hill. Celebrate the harvest season with a unique fall experience for the entire family. Each weekend enjoy live music, face painting, food venue and more.

541.746.5161. northernlightschristmast reefarm.com.

19 – The 15th Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Merriment – Salem.

Celebrate all things harvest with this fantastic, fun-filled festival! Plan for cider pressing, animal petting, pumpkin carving, costume making, face painting and picture taking.

Festival entertainment includes explosive pumpkin science and a music performance by LuAnn Ritts with her band Cash and Company. 503.371.3631. acgilbert.org.

26 – Scio Honky Tonk Night 2013– Scio.

A benefit for the Scio ZCBJ hall featuring the Oregon Valley Boys western swing band. Tickets available Scio Hardware, Scio Feed Store and Scio City Hall. zhall. org.

26 – Barn Dance and Pig Roast – Silverton. The Oregon Garden will be featuring line dances and a pig roast dinner. So grab a partner for this bootscootin’ good time. oregongarden.org.

26-27 – Clackamette’s 49th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. CMGC 2013 Golden Jubilee. Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby. 503.631.3128.

27 – Halloween with Harry – Corvallis.

Celebrate Halloween with the stirring music of Harry Potter. 541.752.2361. cosusymphony.org.

3-31 – Willamette Valley Fruit Company Harvest Festival – Salem. This year’s collaboration involves Isaac’s Room who engages young people through a variety of programs. In addition to the corn maze, enjoy the pumpkin patch, gourds, barrel train, corn crib, hay ride, corn cannon, a handful of new games and activities, and great food!

503.362.8678. wvfco.com.

Saturdays through 11/23 – Corvallis Farmers Market – Corvallis. Corvallis’ downtown hosts two outdoor farmers markets bursting with the Willamette Valley’s best fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, nursery plants, baked goods and other delights. Meet the growers, listen to live music, partake of samples and cooking demonstrations, or pick up expert tips on gardening and health.

541.740.1542. locallygrown.org.

18 – Nearby Nature’s Haunted Hike – Eugene. Help Nearby Nature celebrate night creatures. Enjoy a pumpkin-lit hike in Alton Baker Park and meet an entertaining costumed owl, bat, frog, spider and more. Each hike lasts about an hour. Rain or moonshine at Alton

31 – Safe and Sane Halloween – McMinnville. The McMinnville Downtown Association will hold its annual Safe & Sane Halloween. Hay rides, games, Halloween photos, cartoons at the Moonlight Theater and trick-or-treating on Third Street.

Donation of non-perishable food items requested to benefit the local food bank.

503.472.3605. downtownmcminnville.com.

NOVEMBER 2 – Christmas in Historic Silverton Bazaars – Silverton. Holiday bazaars and shopping at various locations throughout Silverton. 503.873.5615. silvertonchamber.org.

10 – Veteran’s Day Parade – Albany. One of the largest Veteran’s Day parades west of the Mississippi River. The parade starts at 11 a.m. 541.981.2390. cityofalbany.net.

17 – Salem Collectors & Flea Market – Salem. Salem’s oldest and largest antique show and flea market. Over 150 vendors selling collectibles, antiques, jewelry, glass, pottery, toys, furniture, tools, home decor and much more! salemcollectorsmarket.com.

walk you will reach the North Pole and can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. christmasstorybookland.org.

7 – Springfield Christmas Parade – Springfield. In its 61st year, the Springfield Christmas Parade is a time-honored community tradition the Springfield citizens anticipate every year.

It has gained the notable reputation of being the “oldest and coldest” (and sometimes “wettest”) parade in Oregon.

Enjoy floats, a Tuba Carol Concert and more. 541.988.0955. springfieldchristm asparade.org.

7-8 – Silver Falls Christmas Festival – Sublimity. Engage in various Christmas themed crafts such as wreaths, cards, gingerbread houses and ornaments.

Learn how the park changes during the winter. Enjoy refreshments, storytelling for kids, live music and appearances

by Santa and JR Beaver. Sponsored by the Friends of Silver Falls and Silver Falls State Park. 503.874.0201 or 503.873.8681. friendsofsilverfalls.net.

8 – Trail Band Christmas Concert – McMinnville. The Trail Band will perform for this annual Christmas kickoff at the McMinnville Community Center at 6 p.m.

503.472.3605. downtownmcminnville. com.

23 – Pet Photos with Santa – Dallas.

Pet Photos With Santa is our annual fundraiser for animal charities. For a donation of $6 or more, you receive a distinctive photo of your pet (or pets) with Santa. 100% of your donation goes to local animal charities. Great for Christmas cards! 503.831.1222. oldmillfeed.com.

29 – Santa’s Parade and Caroling and Tree Lighting – McMinnville. Bring your family downtown to celebrate the start of the Christmas Season with an oldfashioned holiday parade. Highlights include horses, floats, tractors, and dance troupes. Plan to come early and stay late for holiday shopping and food at some of your favorite downtown shops and restaurants. Caroling and the tree lighting ceremony begin at 5 p.m. downtownmcminnville.com.

29-30 – Polk County Craft Festival – Rickreall. Two buildings with over 150 vendors featuring wreaths, ornaments, ceramics, gift baskets, fudge, cowboy art, baked goods and much more.

503.623.3048. co.polk.or.us/fair.

DECEMBER 6-20 – Storybook Land – Albany. Walk through a Christmas lighted forest where you can view over 85 scaled scenes fairy tale characters. At the end of your

14 – Festival of Lights Holiday Parade – Keizer. The Festival of Lights Holiday Parade is the largest nighttime illuminated holiday parade west of the Mississippi! The whimsical holiday experience has become a family tradition for thousands of Oregonians since 1989 and continues to grow exponentially each year, reaching Keizer and the surrounding areas to make this a truly regional Pacific Northwest event. folholidayparade.org.

19-23 – Willamette Heritage Center Magic at the Mill – Salem. Features thousands of twinkling holiday lights, music, shopping, and entertainment for all. 503.585.7012. magicatthemill.org.

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M Mention archaeology, and many people envision huge pits in faraway places like Egypt or Greece where people uncover ancient mummies, exotic jewelry, ornate pottery and other artifacts. But archaeologists are also at work right here in the Willamette Valley, discovering and preserving our area’s rich history.

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rchaeology is the scientific recovery of material remains of human life, culture and history from the past. Dr. Leland Gilsen is a retired archaeologist who even in retirement continues to teach and share the importance of this historical science.

“Everything we know about people – aside from oral history,” he says, “we have learned through archaeology.”

Dr. Gilsen was the State Archaeologist for Oregon from 1978 to 2002 and says that the majority of archaeologists today are employed by private consulting firms for cultural resource management; basically, for the protection of our history As cities expand, archaeologists are employed to survey the area to make sure the project does not destroy or infringe upon archaeological sites.

Here in Oregon, the Forestry Service and ODOT routinely consult with archaeologists before starting a new job. If possible, they modify the job if a historical site is discovered.

How do archaeologists find historical sites? Dr. Gilsen says in this area it starts with walking. “What we’re looking for is evidence of tool manufacturing,” he explains. Thousands of years ago, tools were manufactured from stones such as agate, jasper or obsidian, materials not typically found

Once an archaeological site is discovered, it must be recorded and documented. The information is entered into a computer database which archaeologists may utilize for their own research.

The public does not have access to this information to protect the sites from looting. today in these areas. Dr. Gilsen says that archaeologists look for flakes or fragments of these materials, indicating an important historical site. Since soils in this area tend to be acidic, organic materials are long gone but the stone tools remain. Pottery was very rare in this area due to such a prevalence of wood as a raw material, so we would not expect to find ceramic evidence either. According to Gilsen, the Willamette Valley’s Luckiamute River is an excellent area to search for archaeological sites, and the ideal spot to search for artifacts is a freshly plowed field after a rain.

Once an archaeological site is discovered, it must be recorded and documented. The information is entered into a computer database which archaeologists may utilize for

Ground stone implements and tools discovered in a plowed field.

(Above) Excavating the historic Jason Lee site near Salem. (Right) Archaeologists screen excavated soil to filter out artifacts.

their own research. The public does not have access to this information to protect the sites from looting.

But what if you find a piece of historical treasure, like an arrowhead?

Typically it’s acceptable to keep a oneoff find such as that, but finding and keeping multiple items or using tools to find artifacts is not allowed. You can find guidelines for artifact discovery at oregon.gov.

The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History is the official repository for the state’s archaeological findings. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibits that help paint a picture of Oregon’s unique and colorful history. Dr. Gilsen has developed a traveling museum of Oregon native history that visits events around the state and is also available to groups such as schools, retirement homes and local historical societies.

Additionally, Gilsen offers an annual workshop, “Echoes in Time,” which allows participants to learn early living skills first hand, from tool production to fire building to textiles.

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archaeology, “Echoes in Time,” and the traveling museum, visit oregonarchaeology.com.

Sarah Horner is a freelance writer, photographer and winemaker. Eight years of experience in the local wine industry allowed her to explore the rich culture the Willamette Valley offers. The sights, sounds and stories of the region inspire her and she enjoys sharing her discoveries with readers.

Sarah lives with her husband, two teenage boys and miscellaneous pets.

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Red Ridge Farms A feast for the senses

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erched atop a graceful knoll in Dundee Hills wine country, Red Ridge Farms is a multisensory destination. The lush grounds showcase fragrant lavender, herbs and plants such as coralberry and heuchera. Allow yourself to devote an entire afternoon to indulge. Meander the serene paths and the labyrinth, let the tranquil water feature mesmerize you or enjoy a lazy picnic.

The Red Ridge Farms property, owned and cultivated by the Durant family since the early 1970s, includes vineyards, an olive orchard, a gift shop, lavender fields, Oregon’s first olive mill, two luxury vacation rentals, a nursery and a wine tasting room. The tasting room, a Northwest craftsman-style building completed in 2012, boasts sweeping views of vineyards, the valley floor and the Cascade Mountains.

Inside the shop, you’ll find distinctive gifts like handmade soaps, exquisite plants, epicurean cookbooks, locally raised honey and gourmet salt. Salt? Yes, about 40 kinds of salts are available for tasting and purchase. But the star of the show is Red Ridge Farms’ olive oil.

The Durant family planted the first of

their 13,000 olive trees in 2004. The olive grove spans 17 acres with a mix of coldhardy Spanish, Greek, and Italian varietals.

In 2008, they established the Oregon Olive Mill, which is the largest commercial olive

Allow yourself to devote an entire afternoon to indulge. Meander the serene paths and the labyrinth, let the tranquil water feature mesmerize you or enjoy a lazy picnic.

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pressing facility in the state.

There are generally about six flavored olive oils available for tasting, such as lemon, Spanish, blood orange, Tuscan blend, or Greek. Olive oil tasting in the shop is complimentary, and a delicious experience. Private tastings and tours are also available. The Tuscan blend is earthy and robust with a peppery finish. If you’re looking for smooth and buttery olive oil with hints of fresh-cut hay, try the Greek.

It’s hard to choose just one bottle to take home.

To celebrate the olive harvest, Red Ridge Farms will host the fifth annual Olio Nuovo Festa November 22-24, 2013. All ages are welcome at this free event. Among other festivities, guests can taste samples of freshly pressed olive oil and newly released Pinot Noir, and nosh on Italian bruschetta.

If you find yourself under Red Ridge Farms spell at the end of the day, you don’t have to motor back home. Make it a weekend escape and stay the night at either

the Red Ridge Guest Suite or Stoneycrest Cottage. Both are perfect for a wine country getaway with all the amenities you would expect. The guest suite sleeps two and the cottage accommodates four people. Enjoy a bottle of Pinot Noir, drizzle some olive oil on your nibbles, and drink in stunning vistas from the deck. Ah, life is good on the farm.

Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Road Dayton, Oregon 97114 503.864.8502 redridgefarms.com Jennifer Nice, certified SEO web writer and owner of Write Nice, lives in McMinnville. In 2011 she circumnavigated the globe for 4 months and started her travel blog, Experiential Passage (expass.wordpress.com). When not writing or traveling, she loves to hike with her family and hit the yoga mat.

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Michael Orwick Inspired Expressionism

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rowing up in the Oregon Cascades and the Willamette Valley, nature and the landscape have had a profound impact on Michael Orwick. He has always been inspired by the ability of landscapes to tell stories.

Michael’s career in art started in animation at Will Vinton Studios and moved quickly into illustration, where he enjoyed bringing the ideas of others to life. As is true for many creative people, Michael was drawn to develop his own signature style of “Inspired Expressionism,” painting his ideas on canvas and inviting the viewer to provide the narrative.

Tell our readers a little bit about your background.

You should understand, growing up Dyslexic, school was hard, and any subject with letters, or numbers, or dates, or facts just seemed harder for me than most kids.

If the assignment was visual or creative— ahhh—it was like the clouds parting and angels singing. I felt like saying, “Step back citizens I have this; everything is under control.”

I started getting positive feedback and support that helped build my confidence to express myself. Then in fourth grade I started being taken from the normal class to go to special classes, classes with just a few other kids; special kids all dealing with their own learning issues.

The worst part was that I soon realized that this time was “art time” in normal kidland and I was missing it—the one part I was good at.

Again my community was watching out for me. My teacher Mr. Sweet jumped all over it. I have no idea how, but before I knew it, I was walking a block down the road by myself to go to art classes at Oaks middle school. It went from what I thought was a punishment to what felt like a reward and acknowledgment.

I loved those challenging classes and learned a lot.

This is just one example of the people in my life focusing on my strengths, not my weaknesses, and encouraging me to follow my art.

As a youngster I wondered if I should be a doctor like my dad.

One day I even asked my dad. He responded in a hushed secretive voice (at least that’s how I like to remember it), “People like you and me are lucky, we know what we want to be when we grow up. Many people never do.”

He and my mother would go on to raise three children, all with highly monetarilyillogical jobs that are their passions.

When you look at my work, you’ll quickly recognize that my artistic aesthetic is based on things I loved growing up around here in the Willamette Valley.

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Clear creeks, dirt roads, the smell of freshly cut hay fields, the way tractors kick up dust making beautiful warm sunsets. Much of this is what my grandfather, greatgrandfather and great-great grandfather saw.

I feel honored I get to observe and capture it on canvas.

Were you always drawn to art?

Yes, but there was not too much around growing up in Lebanon. My parents were great about showing as much as they could.

And, of course, there was Bob Ross on OPB creating paintings that felt like magic to my little kid brain.

When did you first realize that you were an artist?

I sort of always felt like I was, or maybe I just used that as an excuse for being sort of weird, and not liking math.

What’s you favorite medium to work in?

Oils only.

What famous artists have influenced you and how?

The California Impressionists really showed me how to look at atmosphere and light.

What do you do for fun (besides painting)?

Traveling, camping and hiking. I love to be in and around nature.

What inspires you to create art?

Beauty. I love light and the atmosphere we get in the Pacific Northwest.

How do you keep motivated when things get rough in the studio?

I have very few other skills, and having a real job scares me to death. I know how lucky I am to get to make a living doing what I love, and it would be a major slap in the face to all the people who have

supported me all my life to let them down.

How have you handled the business side of being an artist?

I just understand that to continue to do what I love, I need to sell my work to keep buying more paint and canvas. Plus I love getting my creations out into the world.

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Getting Dirty in the McMinnville AVA Understanding the history and impact of soil on Willamette Pinot Noir

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is complicated. Enjoying wine is easy — you like it or you don’t — yet the elements that influence the final product vary greatly.

Vineyard soils are just one piece, and the Willamette wine region has a diverse and rich geological history that plays part in producing our world-class wines. Recently I explored the McMinnville American Viticultural Area and learned about the soils that anchor its vines.

Resembling the larger Willamette, McMinnville has three broad categories of soils: marine sedimentary, volcanic, and deposits from the Missoula Floods.

Marine Sedimentary: These soils, once at the bottom of the ocean that covered what is now the Willamette Valley, were uplifted during the tectonic plate shifts that formed the Coast Range Mountains.

Because these soils do not retain water, vine roots push deeper into mineral rich layers below the topsoil. Examples of marine sedimentary soils found in McMinnville include Peavine, Steiwer and Dupee. Pino Noir grown on these marine soils tend to be rich in color and flavor, offering dark fruit and spice profiles.

Volcanic: Volcanic activity along the Cascade Range left basalt lava deposits and flows creating “fingers” of rock. Basalt breaks down into soils composed of finely crushed, iron-rich rock. Initially grey in color, the iron deposits oxidize to leave the rich, red color common in vineyards.

The primary volcanic soil types found here are Jory, Yamhill and Nekia. Volcanic soils produce Pino Noir wines that are lighter in color and have an abundance of red fruit flavors like cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

Missoula Floods: Great floods during the last ice age carried soil from Lake Missoula, in what is now western Montana, through Washington and Oregon. The floods left behind glacial rocks, like Erratic Rock, and laid fertile topsoil throughout the valley (seen primarily in the eastern part of the McMinville American Viticultural Area). Examples of the Missoula soils are Amity, Hazelair and Woodburn. These are concentrated along the valley floor.

Considered less than suitable for grape growing — fertile soils lead to lazy vines and less concentrated fruit — these soils are not noted to have any major impact on Pino Noir characteristics.

Even with these distinct soils, categorizing Mac Pino Noir by soil types is difficult at best due to the patchwork distribution within this viticultural area.

The three categories discussed here can be further segmented to over 23 distinct soils. “The soil series is quite ‘confused’ in our [viticultural area], with a lot of mixing 14

due to uplift and erosion,” said Robert Brittan of Brittan Vineyards. Even where good details on soils exist, like Youngberg Hill and Maysara, differences in elevation, grape clones, and climate greatly influence the final wine. At Youngberg Hill, Wayne Bailey agreed that “What makes McMinnville AVA distinct is the altitude and proximity to the Coast Range and the ocean, typically giving our wines more intensity, depth, structure and acidity.”

Below are tasting notes highlighting Pino Noir from the McMinnville AVA. Go out and visit this special region to taste the difference in the soils yourself.

Youngberg Hill 2010 Natasha Pino Noir Medium ruby to garnet color. Medium intensity aromas of cherry cola, smoked bacon, caramel and pepper. Dry with

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medium body; medium-light tannin and acidity. Fruit sweetness, cola, light earthiness and tobacco flavors. (Primarily marine soils, $40)

mushroom, earth, tart fruit skin, and bacon flavors with a smoky finish. (Varied soils, $31)

Youngberg Hill 2010 Jordan Pino Noir

Panther Creek 2009 Momtazi Vineyard Pino Noir

Bright medium ruby color. Medium-high intensity aromas of cranberry, cherry, sweet hay, soft minerality and dust. Dry, medium body; medium-light tannin and acidity.

Red cherry and fresh strawberry flavors.

Lingering finish. (Primarily volcanic soils, $40)

Bright, medium-deep ruby color. Mediumplus intensity aromas of sage, earth, bitter blackberry and raspberry. Dry, mediumfull body; medium tannin, medium-high acidity. Cherry, raspberry, spicy herbs, pepper, clay, and dried grass flavors. Long finish. (Varied soils, $40)

Coeur de Terre 2010 Estate Pino Noir Medium garnet red. Medium intensity aromas of earth and tobacco, minerals, anise, blueberries, herbal tea and caramelized pork. Dry, medium body, medium tannin and acidity; cherry,

Ryan Reichert is a digital marketing professional in Portland who relocated from the Midwest in large part because of his passion for wine and food. He holds an Advanced certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, is the Wine Ambassador for Travel Oregon, and is the managing editor for Palate Press. ryanreichert.com

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shamedly, I admit to making some poor financial choices in my day. Some of them I should have seen beforehand and others I just had to learn from after the fact. Fortunately, I’ve also learned to look for bargains in my wiser years. If you’ve read my column before you know I wholeheartedly believe in spending money. When financial gurus advocate living some hermit-type lifestyle, I always cringe because it’s just not sustainable for 99% of people. With that said, I offer up below five excellent memberships that will save you money and make your life easier.

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Whether it’s discounts on travel or auto and home insurance, AAA is well worth it, provided you take advantage of what’s offered. For me personally, I view my AAA membership as piece of mind. I know if my wife gets a flat tire somewhere and I’m not available, AAA will take care of the problem. For $68 a year, peace of mind is cheap.

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When financial gurus advocate living some hermit-type lifestyle, I always cringe because it’s just not sustainable for 99% of people.

(Albany, Salem, Wilsonville), Costco offers up a great value to consumers. For families, Costco is a no-brainer with their deep discounts on food, clothing and household items. For singles or couples without kids, Costco is a little trickier, but value can still be had by sharing a membership with other family members or friends.

Flickr – (Free) If you’re anything like me, your pictures are very important to you. The last thing you would want is to lose all those precious memories via an accidental push of the delete key or, God forbid, something like a natural disaster.

Enter Flickr and their 1 terabyte of storage. That’s equal to roughly 500,000 pictures at a relatively high quality. While

there may be other services that do more, nobody beats that much storage for free.

AARP – ($16/yr.)

For those 50 years old and up, AARP membership provides a plethora of discounts and access to their award winning magazine. While there is some overlap between AAA and AARP, the value AARP provides at just $16 per year is worth the extra cost. With lots of resources on topic likes healthcare and financial planning, AARP is one of the best memberships money can buy.

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For digital music streaming, there are lots of options. That said, the biggest player in this space is still Pandora. With apps

available on all the major smartphone platforms (iOS, Android, Windows Phone), along with a solid desktop experience, Pandora is a top-notch service, save for one thing, ads.

With the Pandora One service a great experience is made complete. For only $3 per month (with the yearly subscription option), you get the ads stripped out and unlimited skips to the next song. All of this is added on top of Pandora’s very deep library to create probably the best bang for your buck value in music streaming.

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hen I was a child, my family shared meals at the kitchen table, and we often lingered together over a hot breakfast. We lingered because there were four of us kids but only three pancakes came off the griddle at once, so we had to wait our turn for more to eat our fill. While we waited, we talked about a book we had read, about our home-school plans for the morning, or which chores needed to be done in the afternoon. Pancakes brought us together.

We lingered because there were four of us kids but only three pancakes came off the griddle at once, so we had to wait our turn for more to eat our fill.

This recipe has an unknown origin, but since cookbooks haven’t called vegetable oil “salad oil” since the 1970s, I know this gem, hand-written on a scrap of paper, is an heirloom of sorts. I often requested my mom make these pumpkin pancakes; they have always been a favorite, and they filled the house with the best and coziest aromas.

These thick pancakes are substantial yet light, fluffy and tender, with rich pumpkin flavor and hints of pumpkin-pie spices. They are not very sweet, making a douse of butter and maple syrup a perfect complement.

Medium or low heat on the stove is essential to give these voluminous pancakes time to cook through before overbrowning. Take your time – cooking pancakes brings people together to linger.

Enjoy!

Sophie Hawley grew up in the Willamette Valley and loves the abundance of locally-produced ingredients: vegetables and cheeses, berries and herbs, wine and craft beer. A lifelong cook and food-lover, she writes and photographs a food blog featuring simple, tasty recipes for cooks of every skill level. Read more at dinnersforwinners. wordpress.com.

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Pumpkin Pancakes Makes about 14 four-inch pancakes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg 1 3/4 cups milk (whole, skim, almond, rice or your preference) 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, or flesh of a roasted squash or sweet potato) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs In a large bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients.

In another bowl, combine milk with pumpkin, oil and eggs, and beat well. (I like to use a 4-cup glass measuring cup for this step – measure and mix in one step to save dishes!)

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and fold together to combine. The batter should be thick with some lumps remaining. Be careful not to overmix as minimal handling will produce the fluffiest, most tender pancakes.

Heat a large skillet over mediumlow heat. Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil if needed, or use a nonstick pan. Ladle 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake, leaving plenty of room for them to rise and spread while cooking. Cook until tops begin to show air bubbles. Flip and cook until golden brown. Serve hot.

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