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Oregon Wine Press~July 2024 Cellar Selects: All Day Rosé

Balsall Creek 2022 Rosé of Gamay Noir, Chehalem Mountains (panel pick) An intriguing blend of citrus and earthy aromas starting with kumquats, grapefruit and gravel dust. Red licorice and blood orange supply additional vibrancy. Flavors of strawberries, strawberry leaf and watermelon rind join passionfruit and orange peel. This rosé has a refreshing, crisp mouthfeel, characterized […]

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Oregon Wine Press~June 2024 Cellar Selects: June Blooms

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Balsall Creek 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Chehalem Mountains This wine’s bouquet begins with lychee and honeydew melon combined with lime zest, toasted marshmallows and the playful whimsy of juju bees and jelly beans. Subtle hints of gravel dust add a touch of earthiness before tropical fruit flavors burst onto the palate. Lychee, pineapple and guava create

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Oregon Wine Press~A Family Affair: Balsall Creek welcomes guests to new tasting room

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It’s the kind of wine to savor on long, lazy days because it’s so serene—a vibe that Balsall Creek’s tasting room delivers year-round.

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Wine Industry Advisor~New Balsall Creek Tasting Room Opens in the Northern Willamette Valley and Promises a Multifaceted Wine Experience

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Founders Jon and Lesli Owens Bring Eight Generations of Oregon Heritage to Their Vineyard Nestled in the Chehalem Mountains AVA

Wine Industry Advisor~New Balsall Creek Tasting Room Opens in the Northern Willamette Valley and Promises a Multifaceted Wine Experience Read More »

Forbes~Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Industry Aims To Become A Year-Round Agro-Tourism Attraction

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The newly established Balsall Creek Vineyards is opening its tasting room this spring in the Chehalem Mountains nested AVA, showing off its unusual varietals of Gamay, Aligoté, and others.

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KOIN~Wine Wednesdays: Meet the owners behind Ballsall Creek Winery

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Meet the owners behind Balsall Creek Winery in this week’s segment of Wine Wednesday.

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Wine Business~New Balsall Creek Tasting Room Opens In The Northern Willamette Valley, Promises a Multifaceted Wine Experience

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Founders Jon and Lesli Owens Bring Eight Generations of Oregon Heritage to Their Vineyard Nestled in the Chehalem Mountains AVA

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Wine Business~An Oregon Family’s Dream Becomes a Reality: Balsall Creek Vineyards Releases First Vintage, Announces Grand Opening

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New Oregon Winery Releases 2021 Vintage, Bottles 2022 Vintage, Plans Tasting Room Grand Opening for Spring 2024

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Portland Business Journal~Oregon wine industry is uncorking new tasting rooms despite a visitor slump

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Varietals less common in Oregon such as Aligoté, Sauvignon Blanc and Gamay, in addition to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are part of the picture at Balsall Creek.

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