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Northwest Vine Time: Feb. 7, 2009

This week on Northwest Vine Time, Brian and Joe fill you in with some special Valentine’s Day happenings around the area. Chocolate and Wine – a perfect pairing!

Go behind the scenes at Dobbes Family Estate/Wine by Joe, and join their special guest, Charles Hesson, Retail Manager for Joe’s wine and who is also a Certified Wine Educator.

In the Tasting Room segment, they speak with Chris Lubberstedt from Methven Family Vineyards and stay tuned for Fred Meyer’s pick of the week.

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Tags: certified wine educator, charles hesson retail manager wine by joe, chocolate and wine, methven family vineyards, valentines day wine events

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Comment by: Xavier on February 26th, 2009 at 3:35 pm

What about your “First Thursday-Locals Night”?

About Joe

A native Oregonian, Joe travelled to France at a young age to apprentice with two of Burgundy’s top producers, Domaine G. Roumier and Domaine Comtes Lafon. After returning to Oregon, Joe produced wine for several top wineries including Elk Cove and Willamette Valley Vineyards.

Joe has also become one of the most vocal advocates of Oregon Wine, serving on several industry boards and hosting a weekly radio wine show. In 2002, no longer able to suppress his entrepreneurial spirit, Joe invested his life savings to start his own winery which now produces 3 distinctive brands: