Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery

Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery
LocationCave Junction, Oregon, USA
Founded1986
First vintage1987
Key peopleAll
Cases/yrN/A
VarietalsPinot noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewürztraminer, Müller Thurgau, Muscat (grape and wine)
Distributionnational
Tastingopen to the public
Websitehttp://www.bridgeviewwine.com/

Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery is one of the largest wineries in Oregon.[1] It is located in Cave Junction, Oregon. Its 85-acre (340,000 m2) estate in the Illinois Valley is planted in the European style of dense six-foot row and four-foot vine spacing.[2] Bridgeview also has an 80-acre (320,000 m2) vineyard in the Applegate Valley.[3]

History

Bridgeview produces mid-market wines in the varietals of Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Bridgeview is most famous for its line of "Blue Moon" Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Other lines include Black Beauty Merlot and a Premium line that includes Reserve Pinot Gris and Reserve Pinot Noir.

Bob Kerivan and Lelo Kerivan co run the business. René Kerivan serves as Vice President and winemaker.[2]

Bridgeview introduced blue bottles for their "Blue Moon" Riesling and "Blue Moon" Chardonnay, and by using colored, recyclable synthetic corks in some of their bottles.

Blue Moon Riesling

A bottle of Bridgeview's Blue Moon Riesling, and a close up of its label.

Brideview’s Blue Moon Riesling comes in a cobalt blue bottle, that according to Frank J. Prial of The New York Times is an instant attention grabber. The cork is made from the same material used in artificial heart valves, has a brand name of Supremecorq, and is also cobalt blue.[4] Wine Enthusiast Magazine noted the "edgieness" of the bottle while recommending Bridgeview's 2002 Blue Moon Riesling, giving it a score of 87.

References

  1. ^ Perdue, Andy (2003). The Northwest Wine Guide: A Buyer's Handbook. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-361-6.
  2. ^ a b "Bridgeview Winery - Who are they?". smalllotmn.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Bridgeview". Medford Mail Tribune. Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2007-09-27.
  4. ^ Prial, Frank J. (1994-10-19). "Wine Talk". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-09-29.

Further reading

  • Peterson-Nedry, Judy (1998). Oregon Wine Country. Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company. ISBN 978-1-55868-318-1.

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