ROSEBURG, Ore. — When Dyson and Susan DeMara were in the market for a vineyard or property on which to grow winegrapes, their focus was on an “old school” operation.
“I’m a huge believer in dry farming, like in Europe,” Dyson DeMara said. “We were also looking for a hillside site with super powerful nature in order to make a fine wine.”
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