Medford Mail Tribune
Green Glass
Friday | 26 March 2010
By Sarah Lemon
Simple recycling isn’t good enough at COWHORN winery in Jacksonville
Photo by Bob Pennell
At a Jacksonville vineyard known for its holistic approach to the industry and environment, simply recycling wine bottles isn't enough.Bill and Barbara Steele, owners of Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden, are "upcycling" wine bottles used in their tasting room with chic results: functional glassware made in an eco-friendly manner. The resulting tumblers and goblets are available for sale at Cowhorn and Pico's in nearby Jacksonville.
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Local wine options grew in 2009
Wednesday | 06 January 2010
By Cleve Twitchell
The variety of interesting, good wines made in Southern Oregon certainly expanded during the year that just ended.
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Biodynamic wine is still going strong
Wednesday | 23 July 2008
By Cleve Twitchell
"Don't panic, this wine's biodynamic" read the headline on a column in this space back on Dec. 27, 2006. It introduced Cowhorn, a new winery in the Applegate Valley that pledged to follow biodynamic practices.
A year and a half later, Cowhorn has wines on the market, and so does its winemaker. I recently tried three of them.
Cowhorn 2006 Syrah ($32) is a special, distinctive, rich wine that holds up well after opening. I thought it was at its best on day three. The aftertaste has a hint of sweetness.
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