Abacela
In 1995 Earl and Hilda Jones planted the first Tempranillo in the Pacific Northwest. To commemorate this accomplishment they named the vineyard Abacela from a Spanish/Portuguese word, abacelar, meaning “to plant a grapevine”. Previously, Tempranillo had not created excitement anywhere in the New World, including California where 100 years of working with the grape had resulted in nothing better than jug wine. The Joneses, undaunted by this history of mediocrity, carefully researched how to grow high quality Tempranillo grapes. In 1992, certain that climate was the key to quality they purchased 500 acres of land in southern Oregon – an American region that enjoys a climate very similar to that found in Spain’s famous Rioja and Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo growing regions. The experiment was underway; the Umpqua climate proved ideal and fine wine was soon being made from the young vines. Abacela; 1 of 14 Oregon wineries to complete the Carbon Neutral Challenge. Abacela; #4 of 10 Hot Small Brands of 2009 Wine Business Monthly. Iberian Wines:
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August 21, 2010
Wine Club Fiesta, (Wine Club exclusive event) August 28, 2010 World of Wine Festival, Gold Hill OR September 4 & 5, 2010 Taste of Harry & David, Medford, OR September 4-6, 2010 Labor Day Weekend - Yes! We'll be open September 18, 2010 Wine Club Release Event, (Wine Club exclusive event) September 25, 2010 Wings and Wine Gala, Central Point, OR October 5 & 12, 2010 Wine Tasting at Pedotti's Italian Restaurant, Sutherlin OR November 26, 27 & 28, 2010 Thanksgiving Open House The owners, Earl and Hilda Jones, invite you to visit the tasting room, open daily 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (except major holidays). Abacela12500 Lookingglass Road Website: http://www.abacela.com 
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