“Play, Stay, Eat” Visits Saffron Fields
Thanks so much to Scott Kendall for his visit and write up in his blog, Play, Eat, Stay. You can read the full write up here or watch the video below. Cheers,!
Taste of Bordeaux Wine Cruise with Saffron Fields
Embark on an extraordinary river cruise through Bordeaux alongside Saffron Fields Vineyard owner Angela Summers. Discover the heart of France's wine culture as you explore iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards, and indulge in delicious tastings. Join us for an exclusive wine festival in Bourg, savor Grand Cru Classé wines, and immerse yourself in the world of viticulture at Bordeaux's Cité du Vin Museum. [...]
Place – Fall 2023
The Saffron Garden Quick: What do Rockford, Illinois, Dubuque, Iowa, Portland, Oregon, Delray Beach, Florida, and Yamhill, Oregon all have in common? According to our favorite fount-o- knowledge ChatGPT, nothing. But in fact, each of them boasts a Hoichi Kurisu-designed Japanese garden, in the case of Yamhill, housed on the grounds of our own Saffron Fields Vineyard. Many times over [...]
Seasons – Fall 2023
Vintage 2023 – The late summer perspective As we pen this article, the 2023 vintage is a wrap. It’s been another unique year. The cold wet spring led to a late bud break. Following that, the vines made up for lost time with vigorous growth. Then, a dry and hot summer set in. This is the kind of summer where [...]
Musings – Fall 2023
What’s in a label? While, in many ways, the last three years have been a time of hibernation (you all remember lockdowns, right?), here at the winery, it has been a time of significant change. Looking back to 2020, we have new staff, more great events than ever, bottles without capsules and, as of 2020, all new labels. The changes [...]
Tastings – Fall 2023
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir – What’s in a name? While most everyone knows that Pinot Blanc is white, Pinot Noir is red, and Rose of Pinot Noir is pink, many wine enthusiasts get a bit more fuzzy about the relationship of the grapes. At Saffron Fields, we produce two of the three: Rose of Pinot [...]
Picturesque vineyards near Portland to visit this fall
We're pleased to be included in PDX Today's write up of picturesque vineyards near Portland to visit this fall. Photo by: Andrea Johnson
Willamette Living recognizes our Wine Country dogs, Iris and Daisy
Thanks to Willamette Living for recognizing our Wine Country dogs, Iris and Daisy. See the full article here.
Oregon Wine Press features our Pinot Noir Rose as a Cellar Select
Oregon Wine Press features our Pinot Noir Rose as a Cellar Select. Extended skin contact yields this Rosé's deep salmon color and robust flavors. Fermentation in stainless steel yields a fresh, clean, lively Rosé. This wine is not shy on flavors and is a food-friendly pairing. From BBQ to Thanksgiving, this will not disappoint. Read the full article. [...]
Saffron Fields in Travel Curator
Travel Curator says “…art lovers can combine the artistry of winemaking with installation artwork at Saffron Fields Vineyard, a sprawling Yamhill estate with an inviting garden gallery and interior art collection.” Read the full article here.
Art Meets Wine at Saffron Fields Vineyard
by Emmalyn McCarthy If you’re interested in a winery that combines the passion for art with its wines, Saffron Fields Vineyards in Yamhill, Oregon, is the place to go. A unique experience in the wine country of Willamette Valley, Oregon, Saffron Fields Vineyards has everything to inspire your own creativity. The tasting room itself is architecturally remarkable, much of [...]
Tastings – Summer 2023
Best Wine Pairings for Hotdogs In preparation for summer, we got to thinking about wine pairings with everyone’s favorite summer culinary treat: hotdogs. Many creative approaches to this subject were contemplated: ask the wine maker; consult oenophiles; stage a wine and hotdog pairing party; question a chef. Ultimately, this writer settled on going right to the ultimate source of [...]
