Vintage with Brian Bushlach

The countdown to Salud's main event continues as our virtual Big Board comes to a close with Salud Cuvee Pinot Noirs in the spotlight. Vintners joining us in this episode include: Bill Sweat, Winderlea Vineyard & Winery Ben Casteel, Bethel Heights Vineyard Kate Ayres, Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Clare Carver, Big Table Farm Jared Etzel, Domain Roy & fils

Elk Cove Vineyards reveals a special treat as we celebrate 30 years of health care and support for our vineyards workers thanks to the Salud Auction. In this episode, vintners joining us include: Anna Campbell, Elk Cove Vineyards Heather Perkin, Elk Cove Vineyards Guillaume Large, Resonance Peter Shea, Shea Wine Cellars Ernie Pink, Amalie Robert Estate

Celebrating 30 years of support for Oregon's vineyard workers and their families, the Salud Oregon Pinot Noir Auction is one-of-a-kind. In this episode, Brian welcomes vintners to showcase their library Pinot Noir up for grabs at this year's auction. Joining us in this episode: James Frey, Trisaetum Winery Robert Brittan, Brittan Vineyards Erik Kramer, Willakenzie Vineyards Gina Hennen, Adelsheim Vineyard Chris Fladwood, Soter Vineyards Chris Burrough, Twomey Cellars

This year's event features a virtual Big Board Auction and it's attracting some serious attention as we count down to the main event. In this episode, Brian introduces a different twist to this year's event- Oregon Chardonnay. Joining us in this episode: Rollin Soles, ROCO Winery Gary Horner, Erath Winery Cody Wright, Purple Hands Winery Daniel Estrin, Cristom Vineyards

Brian returns to host the Salud Oregon Pinot Noir Auction again this year, as the event celebrates its 30th Anniversary. In the first of a six-part series with Salud Vintners, Brian welcomes the following vintners to share the impact of Salud, providing healthcare and outreach to vineyard workers thanks to the Salud Mobile Clinic. Guests joining us in this episode include: Anna Maria Ponzi, Ponzi Vineyards Ken Austin, Rain Dance Vineyards Kate Payne Brown, Stoller Family Estate Katie Santora, Chehalem Winery Jim Anderson, Patricia Green Cellars

After a pandemic-induced virtual hiatus in 2020, one of the most popular charity events in the nation is back for a safe, socially-distanced sellout at Seattle's Paramount Theater next week. It's called "Steak-Out" for a reason. These are just any steaks- they're prepared by legendary Seattle Chef John Howie, along with a bodacious baked potato and the fixin's. And this isn't just any event- no snooty nerds allowed, it's like a gathering of extended family back to celebrate summer in memory of Biff Brotherton while raising money for breakthrough cancer research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Brad joins Brian in this episode to catch up and preview another Steak-Out. If you'd like to give, please visit www.brothertoncadillac.com/steakout.

A half century ago only a handful of people knew how special Oregon's Willamette Valley was for grape growing. Cal Knudsen was among them, and as word got out, Brian Croser made the journey from Australia to see, and taste, for himself. With his expectations confirmed, Croser teamed up with sparkling wine guru Rollin Soles to start Argyle, with Knudsen fruit as their founding vineyard. To this day, the Argyle-Knudsen partnership lives on in, and in this episode Croser joins Page Knudsen-Cowles and Host Brian Bushlach to reflect on what brought him to Oregon, and what keeps bringing him back.

We've all heard the saying "it all starts in the vineyard". It's a cliche because it's true! When the legends of the Oregon wine industry needed an expert hand on their vineyards, they called Allen Holstein. In this episode, Brian invites Page Knudsen Cowles to co-host another episode as we celebrate Knudsen Vineyards 50th Anniversary with the man who made it all possible in the vineyard.

The Burgundian influence on the Oregon Wine Industry, particularly the Willamette Valley, is inescapable. The Drouhin Family, led by Veronique, planted the French flag in the Dundee Hills in the 1980's and in doing so, legitimized the Oregon industry and fostered a partnership and friendship between the two regions. In this episode, Veronique joins us from Beaune to reflect on the relationships and growth of the industry with Brian and Page Knudsen Cowles.

1971 was a landmark year in Willamette Valley Wine Country- they just didn't know it at the time! Both Knudsen Vineyards and the Sokol Blosser Winery were founded in '71, and a half century later, they're both celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The parallels don't end there- both operations are now run by each family's second generation. In this episode, Brian welcomes back Page Knudsen Cowles to co-host as Alison and Alex Sokol Blosser join us for a fun conversation comparing notes on the past five decades in Oregon Wine Country.

You've probably heard of Argyle Wines thanks to Rollin Soles, who put the winery, and Oregon sparkling wine, on the map. There's a Knudsen connection in the DNA of Argyle, as Cal Knudsen teamed up with Brian Croser to found the Dundee Wine Company, giving birth to Argyle. To this day, Argyle is still sourcing the Knudsen Vineyards fruit for its award winning bubbles. In this episode, Brian invites Page Knudsen Cowles and Rollin Soles to share their journey in a fun and entertaining download.

There are many iconic names associated with the Oregon wine industry, but perhaps none as widely recognized as Dick Erath, who partnered with Cal Knudsen in 1971 to form the iconic Knudsen-Erath label. In this episode, Brian welcomes Page Knudsen Cowles and Dick Erath to revisit the roots of the Willamette Valley and the rolling Dundee Hills, reflecting on the past, present and future of the Oregon wine industry.

When Oregon wine country was in its infancy, two men from different backgrounds teamed up to create an iconic winery that today is known to millions around the world. Timber executive and vineyard visionary Cal Knudsen joined tech genius and winemaking wizard Dick Erath to form Knudsen-Erath Vineyards. As Knudsen celebrates 50 years in Oregon wine country, there's nobody better than Mr. Erath himself to reflect on the past, present, and future of the Oregon industry.

The Salud Big Board Auction comes to a close, raising a remarkable $204,600 in just three days of online bidding. Now, we count down to the main virtual event on Saturday evening. In this final Big Board Auction episode, we raise a glass via Zoom for Oregon vineyard workers! In this session, Brian welcomes Clare Carver from Big Table Farm, Mo Ayoub from Ayoub Wines, Domaine Roy's Jared Etzel, Grant Coulter from Flaneur Wines and Jim Anderson from Patricia Green Cellars. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

The Salud Big Board Auction continues as we raise a glass virtually and exponentially add to our audience, making an even bigger impact for Oregon vineyard workers! In this episode, Brian welcomes Winderlea's Bill Sweat, Chris Hermann from 00 Wines, Anna Campbell and Heather Perkin from Elk Cove Vineyards, winemaker Bryan Weil representing Rain Dance Vineyards, Domain Drouhin's David Millman, and Michael Fay from Domaine Serene. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

The Salud Big Board Auction continues as we raise a glass virtually and exponentially add to our audience, making an even bigger impact for Oregon vineyard workers! In this episode, Brian welcomes artist & winemaker James Frey from Trisaetum, Kate Payne-Brown of Stoller Family Estate, Peter Shea of Shea Wine Cellars, Cody Wright of Purple Hands and Twomey's Chris Burrough. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

The Salud Big Board Auction continues as we raise a glass virtually and exponentially add to our audience, making an even bigger impact for Oregon vineyard workers! In this episode, Brian welcomes winemakers Gina Hennen of Adelsheim ,Ben Castell of Bethel Heights, Katie Santora of Chehalem, Pat Dukes & Kelly Kidneigh of Dukes Family Vineyard, Erik Kramer of Willakenzie Estate, and Dusky Goose representative Pamela MacLellan. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

The Salud Big Board Auction continues as we raise a glass virtually and exponentially add to our audience, making an even bigger impact for Oregon vineyard workers! In this episode, Brian welcomes Ian Burch from Archery Summit, Beaux Freres second generation Winemaker Mikey Etzel, Oregon Legend Ken Wright, Anthony Van Nice from Solena Estate, and Cristom's Tom Gerrie. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

We can't be together this year, so let's raise a glass virtually and exponentially add to our audience, making an even bigger impact for Oregon vineyard workers! In this episode, Brian welcomes Amelie Robert Estate's Ernie Pink, Gary Horner from Erath, Eric Hammacher from his namesake winery, Kate Ayres from Penner-Ash, Luisa Ponzi of Ponzi Winery, and Guillaume Large from Resonance. The vintners share an update from their respective wineries, insight on their exclusive Salud cuvees, and how important the health & well being of vineyard workers is to the Oregon wine industry. Please visit www.saludauction.org to learn more and donate.

The Island Lifestyle, and the drinks that go with it, can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your home. A decade in the making, Tommy Bahama brings us the finest craft spirits from it's Coral Cay Distilling. Rum is obviously a prerequisite here, but Coral Cay is also delivering hand crafted bourbon, gin and vodkas. For those on the go, "Tommy Travelers" provide refreshing & handy canned sparkling cocktails. Beer is also on tap later this month. In this episode, Brian welcomes Jeff Soehren & Jamie Crain, the gents who teamed up with Tommy to make this dream a reality.