One of the most unique visits during our excursion in Southern Oregon was to Plaisance Ranch, founded in 1898 by Joseph Jean Ginet, who immigrated to America from Savoie, France.  His family grew grapes in France and Joseph went in search of land that he could farm. Near Jacksonville, Oregon, he found an abandoned orchard and was able to salvage…

Have you ever visited Southern Oregon?  I had my first opportunity recently as part of the 2021 Wine Media Conference.  As a bit of geographical backgrounding, the southwestern quadrant of the state is considered Southern Oregon and it encompasses five major regions.  Our travels were primarily in the Rogue Valley.  Water is abundant and hugely important in the area for…