www.lux-review.com Page 21 LUX 2020 Food & Drink Awards DANCIN Vineyards is the result of a tale as old as time. When Founders, Dan and Cindy first met in 1995, it was as if the stars aligned for their serendipitous meeting, and only three months later, they were married. A year later, they decided to bring to life their shared interest in the wine industry, taking classes in oenology and viticulture and looking for possible land on which they could start growing their vineyard. Before long, they discovered Southern Oregon and the Rogue Valley, and the pair fell in love all over again. Nestled in the forested foothills of Southern Oregon on a northeast facing slope that benefits from the late afternoon shade generously provided by the surrounding tall pines and cedars, the land proved the perfect terroir for growing beautiful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sustainably and naturally farmed, DANCIN produces the healthiest fruits through continual assessments of grapevines throughout the season and makes adjustments where necessary. Through diligent care, smaller berries and more concentrated clusters are able to grow, allowing nature to take over and produce bountiful, beautiful harvests every season. All the grapes are hand-sorted up to three times during the harvest; first, whilst they are being picked, second on an inclined sorting table feeding the de-stemmer and finally (as necessary) over a grated, vibrating sorting table that sifts out unwanted green berries and raisins. The fruit is then cold soaked for up to a week until nature begins the fermentation process with the native yeast from the fruit. When the fermentation reaches its peak at around day ten or fourteen, the grapes are DANCIN Vineyards, a name which perfectly encapsulates the unity of Founders and husband and wife team, Dan and Cindy, has been a project rooted in love. Nestled in the Rogue Valley, South Oregon, DANCIN has become renowned all over the world for its exceptional Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, Barberas and more, all of which are expertly paired with some of the most exquisite cuisine and majestic views that can be found in Southern Oregon. Sep20267 DANCIN Vineyards Best Winery & Tasting Room - Oregon punched down once or twice daily, after which they are pressed and moved directly to the barrel. Here, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentations and ages on lees until the following spring when they are racked off the lees and blended. The result is beautiful wines that can be tasted in the DANCIN Tasting Room, situated in the vineyard itself. From here, guests can drink in the glorious views of Table Rocks, Mt McLoughlin and the Rogue Valley, whilst sipping the wines produced from the vines surrounding them and sampling plates of stuffed mushrooms, fresh green salads, artisan wood-fired pizzas, creamy vanilla bean ice creams, and whatever else the wizards of the DANCIN kitchens may concoct. The abundance of accolades and recommendations from magazines and organisations across the globe suggest that there are few better ways to spend an afternoon. DANCIN was selected as the “2017 Oregon Winery of the Year” by Wine Press Northwest and in the same year, voted “The Best Winery of 2017” by Southern Oregon Magazine and again in 2018 and 2019, as well as “The Best Place for a Glass of Wine 2018.” DANCIN was also selected as a 2018 Sunset Magazine Travel Award Finalist and in 2019, Forbes wrote that DANCIN is one of the most innovative producers of Pinot noir in Southern Oregon. DANCIN was voted as the Best of the Best Winery in Southern Oregon by the readers of the Mail Tribune Newspaper for 2020. The International Food Wine Travel Writers Association voted DANCIN as one of thirteen places to go in 2020 in the world, stating: “If you are looking for the perfect winery to visit in 2020, I have found just the right spot that every wine enthusiast will love. DANCIN Vineyards will fill you with a sense of awe.” Despite their global recognition, community remains at the heart of the DANCIN philosophy and whether a guest be experiencing their first wine experience or be a seasoned wine educator, the DANCIN family are attentive and passionate about ensuring their guests have the most memorable experience that will have them returning time after time. It’s the little things that truly matter to Dan and Cindy, as these details are what truly create a consistently magical experience for guests and staff alike, even in the face of adversities such as the global pandemic. With major and subtle changes constantly in the works for the DANCIN team, there is no doubt that the exquisite wine experience they have carefully curated will only continue to be enhanced over the coming months and years. In this way, DANCIN Vineyards looks forward to inviting more and more guests to delight in their sumptuous wines in their little patch of paradise. Contact:
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