Southern Oregon wineries looking forward to ‘Phase One’ reopening

Matt Jordan May 14, 2020

Last Updated: May 14, 2020

Jacksonville, Ore — Wineries we spoke to are anxious to start popping corks once again as Southern Oregon enters “Phase One”.

At the Anchor Valley tasting room in Jacksonville, they’ve rearranged the layout of their shop so visitors can still enjoy wine within the state’s social distancing guidelines.

Ashley Cates, one of the winery’s owners, says the entire quarantine experience has reshaped their business plans but they look forward to reopening, even if the layout is a little different.

“Everyone wants to make sure we do it slow and do it right, i think everyone wants to make sure we’re going above and beyond in our precautions in keeping everyone safe which keeps our business safe,” said Cates.

Cates says they will see how the weekend goes and then decide if they need to make adjustments or open up for larger crowds.

Matt Jordan May 14, 2020

Matt Jordan

View More Posts

Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.