"Mah-Wage"...a word that for those of you who have seen the movie - The Princess Bride, images of an old priest, wild adventures and a great love story might pop into your thoughts.

Whelp, that is what we have in store for you in this months release. The warm balmy late spring and summer months kick off wedding season and many of us will be attending nuptials of loved ones in the next few months if they haven't already, my own niece was married in late April, which gave me the inspiration for this month's theme. (Congrats Lindsay and Cody!) For those of us who will stand witness to such declarations of love, this one is for you. After all, what is winemaking if not a complex marriage of a producers vision, vineyard management, climate and production methods throughout a single vintage and the months to years that follow before the wine is consumed?

This months theme is also in tribute to all happy unions. Not to be sentimental but this is my 12th release to you - my cherished wine club member, which concludes our first year together. To thank you for your continued support and patience, the team and I have selected some real summer blockbusters for you and I hope that you enjoy every last ounce. It is a privilege to be able to do what we are able to for our Oregon producers and we could not do it without you.

Carrie and I have a special surprise for you next month as well to celebrate some more, so stay tuned for more!