Video: Anne Amie Vineyards - Winemaker Thomas Houseman

The first winery in Oregon that I visited was Anne Amie Vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Willamette Valley.  I got to the tasting room around closing time to find only the winemaker - Thomas Houseman.  We had a quick interview and talked about the distinctiveness of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Anne Amie Vineyards, current trends in wine, and the meaning of wine.

Understanding Wine with Austin Beeman. Episode #45

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Barossa Valley Tourism Video Wins Cannes Grand Prix

It's an incredible video.  Lusty.  Sensual - in ever sense of the word.  It is a wonderful two minute introduction to the terroir of the Barossa Valley.  And now it has won the Cannes Grand Prix for 'Best Tourism Video in the World.'  Check it out. 

For more information on the video's production and the circumstances of the award check out this link to a news article at Adelaide Now.