Many Oregon winemakers will tell you their pinot noir is the best wine to pair with salmon. And they are not alone in that contention. Serving pinot noir with salmon has almost become gospel, one of those "but of course!" matches that brook no debate, such as cabernet with steak… Oregon today leads the nation in certifying vineyards for environmentally friendly farming practices. An umbrella certification, Oregon Certified Sustainable Wine, encompasses organic and biodynamic certifications, as well as Low Input Viticulture & Enology (LIVE) and Salmon Safe certification. The latter ensures that wineries practice erosion and sediment control, integrated pest management and other measures intended to protect the rivers and streams around the vineyards and in the Columbia River watershed where salmon spawn. Of course, no certification will protect salmon on the dinner table from a hungry diner armed with a delicious Oregon pinot gris… Read the article