Things We Resist ... A Blog
One of the first questions we get about Resistance Wine Company is – What are you resisting?
We’re glad you asked!
We want to make (and drink) amazingly good wine and not cringe about what is in it or how it is made. We resist winemaking practices that sacrifice quality in the name of quantity or profit margin. Look for more from us in the future about how our wine is – and isn’t – grown, made and packaged.
Oregon Shakespeare 2024 Line-up and Pairing with Resistance Wines
As the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) reveals its captivating 2024 lineup, we invite you on a theatrical journey like no other—enriched by the vibrant flavors of Resistance Winery's finest wines, right here in Ashland. We are 4 blocks from OSF - come in for some pre or post play sips! Continue »
Apr 13, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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Why Does Food Taste SOOO Much Better in Italy? The Tale of Brick Chicken and Chianti
...the restaurant was a revelation. It was there that Kirk and Kimberly encountered the epitome of Tuscan cuisine—a perfectly roasted brick chicken ... Continue »
Apr 13, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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Bellagio, solo Bellagio
With a distant yell of “Bellagio, solo Bellagio.” Our journey to Lake Como, Italy began. Kimberly, Mark, and I, embarked on adventure and relaxation, as we set out... Continue »
Feb 21, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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Scrap wood wine tasting - an unexpected delight
As the golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over their property, Kimberly and Kirk were invited outside by their children. To their surprise... Continue »
Feb 8, 2024 at 7:07 AM
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Ashland, Oregon Rogue Valley Wine Guide
If you are visiting, residing, or researching the Rogue Valley Ashland Oregon Wine Scene – this... Continue »
Dec 3, 2023 at 5:11 PM
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Birthday Bucket Bonanza
I handed Kimberly a birthday card with a sly grin, and as she read the words "Oregon grape harvest in Willamette Valley," her eyes widened... Continue »
Nov 30, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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A Super Tuscan Trip
Tuscany, a name that evokes images of rolling vineyards and sun-kissed landscapes, was ... Continue »
Nov 10, 2023 at 11:03 AM
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Pour Decisions: The One-Bottle Blunder You Don't Want to Make
As newlyweds, Kimberly and I had our hearts set on an Australian adventure. The destination? Barossa Valley, a name that's practically synonymous with... Continue »
Nov 1, 2023 at 1:57 PM
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Roads Less Traveled: A Kelowna Expedition with Kimberly, Kirk, and Darryl, Our Maestro of Wine
As we wrapped up our Kelowna adventure, it occurred to me that the best memories are like a well-blended wine—rich, complex, and lingering long after the moment has passed. Thanks to Darryl's meticulous planning and deep passion, this trip was precisely that... Continue »
Comments (4)Wine Castle + Good Friends + Beautiful Night + Surprise Champaign Tasting = Awesome
We had spent the afternoon trying to find the place. At one point, the google, took us down a dirt road that got perpetually narrower until we could just simply go no... Continue »