The Urban Cork is the place for wine. We proudly serve over 120 wines from across the state of Oregon. Come experience a tasting room unlike any other in southern Oregon. Here you can learn about about a new wine, a new producer or simply discover you new favorite wine.
Who We Are
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Britta Bloomquist is our lovely Tasting Room Manager and Outside Sales Contact. Britta also manages our Wine Club, charcuterie procurement and events. We keep her busy! Britta has been in the service industry for over 16 years, and it shows. She is truly blessed with the "Grace of Service."
When she isn't working in the tasting room or planning the next event, Britta spends her time with her adorable little boy, Abel. She also enjoys, cooking, walking her dogs, being in nature and spending time with friends and family. |
Whitney Grant is our lovely Business Manager. Whitney handles our marketing campaigns, branding for The Urban Cork, private label program and shipping/state compliance. Whitney loves wine and ensures that each guest at The Urban Cork has a great experience and learns something they didn't know. Whitney loves to cook, entertain and is currently studying to take her wine knowledge to "the next level".
When she isn't working at at The Urban Cork, Whitney is selling homes in the beautiful Rogue Valley and spending time with her English Bulldog Duke.
Emily Riehlman has a passion for chemistry and all of its applications, especially how it pertains to winemaking. She was born and raised in Medford, Oregon and is excited to be back in her hometown putting her degree in Chemistry from Pacific University to use. |
Linda Donovan has been passionate about winemaking since she started her degree in fermentation science (UC Davis) in 1990. While working her "way up" in Napa and on the true Sonoma coast, Linda explored many wine growing regions around the world. After a stint in Western Australia (Margaret River), Linda chose to pioneer the Rogue Valley in 2001. "At that time, there were 5 wineries here, and no one was growing the varietals I wanted to make" said Linda. So she planted them (Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignane).
Linda Donovan in Provence
Linda Donovan in Provence
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Shamrock "Shamps" Donovan is our loyal and friendly Canine Tasting Room Ambassador. Shamps can be found playing in the tasting room or supervising work up in the office. If you stop by for a visit he will be eagerly waiting to greet you with a tail wag, be sure to come and tell him hello!
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