The Redwood Motel was a proud sponsor of the World of Wine Event held in Jacksonville, Oregon on August 27th. We had a great time and enjoyed some amazing wine. The World of Wine (WOW) Festival’s Grand Tasting & Silent Auction is Southern Oregon’s premier wine event showcasing outstanding wines made exclusively with Southern Oregon …
Pet Friendly Grants Pass
As a loving pet parent I know how hard it can be to leave an important member of the family behind when you travel. There is no need to fret if your destination is Grants Pass, OR. Here’s a list of my favorite things to do when we travel through Grants Pass with our 3 …
Wine Review: Schmidt Family 2008 Syrah
Hey there Southern Oregon wine lovers! Last night I tried the Schmidt Family Vineyard 2008 Syrah. It is really nice stuff. The color is bright ruby and smells like cinnamon and spice. I thought the wine was super juicy and tasted like mature dark fruits and black pepper. My wife thought it was, “spicy, but …
How To: Wine Tasting
One of the greatest qualities of wine tasting in Southern Oregon is its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Unlike the super fancy and intimidating wine rooms you will find in Napa Valley and Sonoma, Southern Oregon wineries offer a place to taste and ask questions without feeling self conscious. While tasting wine in Southern Oregon you …
Insider’s Guide to Oregon Wine Country
The Insider’s Guide to Oregon Wine Country Whether you’re a casual taster or a connoisseur, we’ve got the essential stops in wine country. WE PORTLANDERS ARE LUCKY to live less than an hour from hundreds of top-notch wineries in the Willamette Valley—and it’s only a few more hours to Southern Oregon’s winemaking region—but that doesn’t …
