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The day before they were to launch, they
received a double gold award for their Pinot
Gris from the Oregon Wine Experience in
2018. The following day, Harry & David and
some wine shops and restaurants offered to
carry their wines.

The idea for Anchor Valley’s name and logo
was derived from the clothing line’s anchor
logo, and the fact that Bremerton is a small
naval town. The Valley part reflects Moxley’s
roots. The branding of their wine echoes the
partnership they have established, as well as
the personal link between the two states they
each call home.

Anchor Valley currently offers Pinot Gris,
Pinot Rose and Pinot Noir, and will add
Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite
Syrah to their portfolio this year.

The tasting room in Jacksonville exudes an
ambiance of hospitality and comfort. The
sophisticated ceiling lighting is a focal point,
enticing you to look up. The trendy, stylish
décor offers a rustic wood bar, tables and
benches adorned with comfy throw pil-
lows, the textures and colors appealing to
the senses. Cozy corner sofa seating with
oversized pillows offers a more intimate
experience.

As Mark Twain once wrote, “Twenty years
from now, you will be more disappointed by
the things you didn't do than those you did.
So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe
harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. A E n S
Dream. Discover.” This fits with Anchor’s phi-
losophy, and according to Moxley, “The best
is yet to come.” With their entrepreneurial
spirit, they are dreaming big, taking chances, Sharing a bottle of wine with
and discovering something about themselves.
Continuing in the sailing metaphor suggested friends and family is truly one of
by the name, Anchor Valley Wine’s crew has life’s simple pleasures. At Ray’s
cast its lines, set its sails and has allowed the
wind to blow as it may. we have an expansive wine
selection which includes high

quality, hand-selected local and
ANCHOR VALLEY TASTING ROOM regional wines. Explore our
150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville variety of wines today!
541-601-9053
www.anchorvalleywine.com
Locations in Oregon and Northern California
www.gorays.com

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