[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DOMAINE DROUHIN WINERY IN OREGON

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                         HON. SUZANNE BONAMICI

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 18, 2017

  Ms. BONAMICI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Drouhin 
Family, who this month celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Domaine 
Drouhin Oregon, their esteemed winery in the Willamette Valley's Dundee 
Hills. The Oregon wine industry, now so acclaimed, was still in nascent 
form back in 1987 when the Drouhins purchased land in Dayton, Oregon. 
Their bold leap to Oregon from Burgundy, France, brought great 
recognition to our region, and international confirmation of our 
enormous potential. It is rightly considered a historic moment for 
Oregon wine.
  In 1989, the Drouhins built their landmark winery, a building that 
will continue to inspire guests from all over the world while 
facilitating the production of exceptional wines for decades to come.
  The Drouhins embraced the character and soul of Oregon. Through hard 
work, and in collaboration with their fellow Oregon wine producers, the 
Drouhins have helped Oregon wines take their place on the world stage 
in the finest restaurants, in the most respected shops, and in the best 
cellars. Oregon wine country is a destination, and Oregon wines are 
sought around the world.
  The Drouhin Family's Oregon adventure vividly shows the cooperation--
in knowledge, experience, and passion--between France and America, 
between Burgundy and Oregon, in the service of excellence.
  I am proud to acknowledge that, over the years, the Drouhins have 
contributed their extraordinary energy and resources to a substantial 
range of charitable pursuits in Oregon, working to strengthen the 
community that warmly welcomed them many years ago.
  Wine is a reflection of people and place, and it is with great 
pleasure that today we recognize the Drouhin Family of Burgundy and 
Oregon. Please join me in thanking the Drouhin Family for their 
enormous contributions to the Oregon wine industry. I look forward to 
their next 30 years, and more, of work in and on behalf of the Oregon 
wine industry.