Across the region, you'll find more Shakespeare lovers. These are the originators of the Blue Moon wine concept, Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery. They're properly in Illinois Valley, the Illinois River being a tributary of the Rogue. The vintner and founder have created their winery in the German tradition, owing to their German origins; as she'll tell you, "every German dreams of having a vineyard." And we thought it was just the French.
The Blue Moon bottles of Chardonnay, are, which shouldn't be surprising, shaped like blue smiling moons. After that it's just pure good Chardonnay, with flavors of apple, apricot, and grapefruit. There's also the 2000 Reserve Pinot Noir, with a raspberry nose and acute red fruit flavors.