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Napa, Sonoma and Oregon wineries. Gerber said that Wilson will carry on the high standards of winemaking quality for which Foris is known throughout the Northwest. Foris uses grapes from several small vineyards in Illinois Valley for its wines. These include Stonefield, Gerber, Foris, Three Creek, Villa Novia and Maple Ranch. Gerber explains the names Fly Over Red and Fly Over White, which are popular Foris wines. He says that Southwestern Oregon vine- yards were overlooked by wine en- thusiasts for many years. They would bypass or “fly over” the re- The wineries -- Foris Vineyards gion in favor of Napa, Sonoma and Winery, Bridgeview Vineyards & Willamette wineries. Winery, Windridge Vineyard, Deer In 1999, he began bottling a Creek Vineyards, and Draper Valley blend called Fly Over Red as a hu- Vineyard -- are located morous tip of the hat. in the Holland Loop and That wine became a sta- Selma areas a short drive for local wine drink- “One could spend ple from Downtown Cave ers. It was so popular a pleasant Junction. These are that Foris introduced Fly among the high-quality weekend or longer, Over White in 2004. It is wineries of the Rogue also popular as an af- touring Illinois Valley appellation of fordable wine. Valley’s wineries, Southwestern Oregon. Foris also sells Mer- The cooler microcli- sampling the wines lot, Chardonnay, Port, mate and thin soil of Grenache, Cabernet and touring the Illinois Valley produces Franc and Muscat be- exceptional wines. Some scenic properties.” sides the Alsace white can be found in grocery wines. Recently, Foris stores, restaurants and introduced Cave Bear liquor stores, besides Merlot, with beautiful winery tasting rooms. label art by Shawn Gould. The label Foris Vineyards, owned by Ted uses Gould’s painting of a bear look- & Terri Gerber, was founded in ing out at the valley from its den. 1975. The winery is at 654 Kendall Foris has three public events Road, off Holland Loop, where you Continued on page 25 can sample their wines and buy them by the case. They usually have a special offer such as the Spring Al- Be sure to see all sace Varietal Special: buy a mix of the wineries in 10 bottles of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewürtztraminer and get two the area; our free bottles of Reisling. wine tour map on Foris has a new winemaker, page 24 gives Brian Wilson. He brings his exper- you the details tise garnered from well-known Visit Windridge Vineyard, a beautiful 50-acre estate. Enjoy our Bendock Estate wines, and other Southern Oregon wines, in the tasting room. Picturesque views of the gardens, vineyard, and mountains provide a relaxing atmosphere with spacious deck and patio areas for picnics. Wines available by the bottle or glass, plus self-guided hikes of the estate for the adventurous. April-October, Wed.-Sun., 11-5 2789 Holland Loop, Cave Junction 541-592-5333 On the way to the Oregon Caves, on your right is a white picket fence and within that fence is a world of color, where ladies are busy creating artful quilts, handbags, clothing, home décor and more. Come on in and join us, you’ll be inspired by our talented teachers and learn the latest techniques. And don’t miss the Valley Girls Quilt Show at the I.V. Senior Center August 15th & 16th. Picket Fence Fabrics 379 Caves Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-5003 Valley Visitor 7
