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03 15, 2013

Patz & Hall winery 25th Anniversary video

Heather Patz

Donald Patz

Anne Moses & James Hall

The partners pool their money to begin Patz & Hall

Donald Patz gambles with grower Joe Dutton to purchase grapes

Anne Moses bribes Gary Pisoni to purchase old block pinot

The partners steal barrels from Honig for their first production

Bob Holmes films James Hall bartering with grower Lee Hudson for access to prime pinot noir grapes



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02 21, 2013

Aloha Rejuvination

I don’t know why it’s so difficult for Americans to enjoy time off work to relax and rejuvenate without feeling guilty, but for the last 15 years I’ve found it necessary to escape the USA to a 3rd world country for this ‘indulgence’. When a last minute opportunity arose for a trip to Molokai and Maui, I decided to return to the islands I’d enjoyed with my family and rediscover the islands Aloha spirit.

Molokai Land trust, photo by Dewitt Jones

Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photojournalist, inspirational speaker, filmmaker, creator of “Celebrate What’s Right with the World (http://www.celebratewhatsright.com), and long time friend of colleague Robert Holmes offered us his guest house and the right frame of mind to recharge our creative batteries. Evenings were spent on his porch watching sunset over the island, and at dawn we explored the extensive natural wilderness of the Molokai land trust conservation.

View from Dewitt Jones house over Molokai

Molokai is a wonderfully sleepy island where everyone we encountered driving the remote roads paused to wave a hello, reminicent of an era 40-50 years ago before commercialism took foothold on the islands.

Molokai has the world's tallest sea cliffs towering over 2,000 above sea level at Kalaupapa

An invigorating hike up & down the nearly 2,000 foot cliffs above Kalaupapa Peninsula offers breathtaking views and a tour of the site of Father Damien’s leper colony.

Perfect wave at three mile beach, Molokai

Afternoons spent were walking Papohaku (three mile beach), searching for the perfect wave and encountering only a dozen or so others enjoying one of Hawaii’s longest white sand beaches.

Wailea's silky soft beach next to Fairmont Hotel, Maui

The beaches of Wailea in the south shore of Maui may not be as remote as Molokai, but were equally relaxing and spectacular. Luxuriously soft silky sand steps away from the world class Fairmont Kea Lani resort offer complete indulgence.

Hawaii's winter surf

I regularly practice yoga and enjoyed the outdoor classes at the Fairmont, but my favorite way to meditate is to float in a calm body of water. The private plunge pools in the villa suites are steps away from the ocean, so the only sound I heard was the repetition of the waves softly crashing on the shore as the sunlight warming my skin – pure bliss.

Fairmont Kea Lani villa and adult pool, left photo credit Robert Holmes

The adult pool at the top of the property is also an oasis of calm, and the grilled Munchong fish wrap was by far the best poolside lunch experience I’ve ever experienced. Nick’s Fishmarket deserves it’s reputation as Maui’s premier fresh seafood restaurant, and it’s 2,000-bottle wine cellar has consistently earned the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine (I was especially impressed with the Sommelier’s in-depth knowledge and lists from premier pinot noir producers in Oregon & California).

Hike through bamboo forest to Hana waterfall

Though I was reluctant to leave the Fairmont, a trip to Hana was a perfect counterbalance. The twisty 3 hour drive along breathtaking coastal and waterfall views is off the beaten track for most casual tourists. I enjoyed a hike through impossibly tall bamboo forest to waterfalls and leisurely relaxation in hammocks overlooking the rugged remote coast.

Not sure why it took me so long to return to the islands seeking rejuvination from this Aloha spirit, but know I’ll now return often to regain my balance.



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01 22, 2013

Archery Summit's crab feast

A decadent yet festive and fun family style dinner in Archery Summit’s candlelight wine caves. Dinner prepared by Gregory Gourdet, Chef de Cuisine of Departures restaurant in Portland & live entertainment by renowned concert violinist Aaron Meyer. And of course carefully prepared wine pairings including Archery Summit’s 2011 Vireton rose, limited production Ab Ovo pinot gris (from the concrete egg, referencing the unusual fermentation vessel) , and Premier Cuvee pinot noir – perfect way to ward off the freezing fog temps and enjoy a healthy start to 2013.

Departures Restaurant team at Archery Summit's estate vineyard, Dundee, Oregon

Tendril from pinot noir vine in freezing fog & crab feast menu

Gregory Gourdet, Chef de Cuise of Departures restaurant, with Alaskan King Crab dish served family style

Couple enjoying dinner with view of candlight caves in background

Serving Dungeness Crab in coconut broth soup with ginger, lemon grass, kaffir lime

Chocolate & Curry Peanut Bar with puffed rice & mango sorbet

Aaron Meyer playing violin to family style table of 90 guests



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12 31, 2012

2012 photo highlights slideshow


2012 Highlights slideshow – Images by Andrea Johnson

Highlights include in chronological order: Point Lobos, California, Israel – Tel Aviv & Jerusalem, Jordan – Wadi Rum & Petra, Heli-skiing Canadian Mountain Holidays Bugaboos, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia – Northern Territories & Queensland, Willamette Valley wine country, Oregon



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10 21, 2012

Oregon wine harvest 2012

It’s impossible to capture Oregon’s epic harvest in words, picture perfect conditions that are better shown than described. We had three months of blissful summer weather with no measurable rain June – mid September, without any heat spikes to sunburn fruit, and cool nights to retain the acidity. In the ten years I’ve been photographing harvest at home, these are the most ideal conditions I’ve encountered, making the past three weeks of pre-dawn wake up calls well worth the effort. Here’s a few hightlights of the harvest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley:

Harvest day sunrise over Mt. Hood and Sokol Blosser's estate vineyard, Dundee Hills

Pre dawn light at Sokol Blosser's estate vineyard and aerial view over Elk Cove's Mt. Richmond vineyard, Yamhill

Aerial view over Evening Land's Seven Springs Vineyard, Eola Hills and vineyard manager Rob Shultz sorting leaves from pinot noir at Stoller Vineyards, Dundee Hills

Sunny clear skies typical during vintage 2012, Archery Summit's Looney Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge AVA

Perfect pinot noir cluster just before picked, Penner-Ash's estate vineyard and Saffron Field vineyard owners Angela & Sanjeev at their estate vineyard near Yamhill

Tractor full of pinot noir at Alloro's estate vineyard near Sherwood

Pinot noir carefully picked into small yellow bins to ensure optimal fruit quality, Alloro's estate vineyard

David De Lanellotti , owner of Formaglini Vineyards, has an easy inaugural harvest - sorting perfect pinot noir clusters with little debris to remove

Winemaking team (Andrew Wisniewski, Melissa Burr, Noah Bleszczad) at Stoller happy with excellent quality fruit and sunny days for harvest, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley


Leah Jorgensen working at Alloro Vineyard as harvest intern - award goes to her form best boots and energy stomping down pinot noir stems & Chehalem winery crew enjoying a sunny vintage

Mystical foggy morning dawn picking pinot noir from old vines at Chehalem's Ridgecrest Vineyards, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Willamette Valley

Chehalem's vineyard manager Chad Douglas with his dog under a fog arch on chilly dawn - New Zealanders call these mornings "Fresh", Ridgecrest Vineyards, Willamette Valley

Double rainbow over Ron & Lynn Penner-Ash at end of harvest

Penner-Ash harvest crew on Formal Friday, celebrating a harvest tradition



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