The Urban Cork

The Urban Cork The Urban Cork in downtown Medford, Oregon showcases naturally-made wines from across Southern Oregon

Linda Donovan, an accomplished winemaker with a proven reputation for producing fine wines in Southern Oregon, has opened a new tasting room to showcase her own wines and the wines of her more than 25 clients. The Urban Cork is located in downtown Medford, Oregon, attached to her winemaking facility, Pallet Wines. The Urban Cork is Medford's first dedicated wine tasting bar, and showcases more tha

n 60 wines made on-site with grapes harvested from Ashland to Roseburg, from local staples like Viognier and Tempranillo to more unusual selections like Touriga Nacional and Müller-Thurgau. Tasting and glass offerings are rotated frequently to ensure a unique experience. The Urban Cork will serve as a portal into the local and regional wine scene, a gathering place for locals and visitors to unite over a great glass of wine, a venue for local music and events, and a center for wine education.

The Urban Cork is closed tonight so we can focus on live music with Steven Peterson. Join us at The District!
09/03/2026

The Urban Cork is closed tonight so we can focus on live music with Steven Peterson. Join us at The District!

Our line up and Wine Feature for next week!🍷We’re pouring a little taste of Central Oregon with Faith, Hope & Charity Vi...
08/23/2026

Our line up and Wine Feature for next week!🍷
We’re pouring a little taste of Central Oregon with Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards! ⛰️🍇
2017 Frontenae Gris
Born from the high-desert landscape beneath the Three Sisters, these wines are a beautiful reflection of the place they come from, cool nights, sunny days, and all of the Oregon character.

Come sip, discover, and find your new favorite! Thursday-Saturday 3-7pm✨🍷

This Wine Flight is Available Thursday-Saturday 3pm-7pm2020 Late Bloomer Malvasia Bianca2018 L Donovan Single Vineyard S...
08/20/2026

This Wine Flight is Available
Thursday-Saturday 3pm-7pm

2020 Late Bloomer Malvasia Bianca
2018 L Donovan Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Klamath Winery Syrah
2016 L Donovan Single Vineyard Tempranillo

The Rogue Valley is a pretty incredible place to grow grapes; warm, sunny days, cool nights, diverse soils and unique mountain microclimates create an amazing range of wines right here in Southern Oregon.

Come downtown we will be open from 3pm-7pm and taste a little piece of the valley all in one place. Discover local wines, brands and the incredible variety our region has to offer, find your new favorite with us, then go visit their property (if they have one 😉).🍷🍇

We are kicking off June with a $30 Mixed Case Sale!!! 😱😱Stock up on these Summer Whites and take the guess work out of h...
06/04/2026

We are kicking off June with a $30 Mixed Case Sale!!! 😱😱

Stock up on these Summer Whites and take the guess work out of hostess gifts and last minute entertaining:

✨2017 L Donovan Verdejo
✨Pick Me White Blend
✨2016 L Donovan Viogner

To access this incredible $30 case price, purchase two flights and a large charcuterie board in house, Wednesdays through Saturdays 3-7. This offer runs through June!

📍The Urban Cork
330 North Fir Street
Medford, OR

Our first flight of June is here!Come on down today through Saturday, 3-7 and tempt your tastebuds with some of the Rogu...
06/04/2026

Our first flight of June is here!

Come on down today through Saturday, 3-7 and tempt your tastebuds with some of the Rogue Valley’s finest:

🍍 Pick Me White Blend
🍏 L Donovan Sauvignon Blanc
🍓 La Luna Contenta Rose of Syrah
🍒 Apricity Runner Red
🍫L Donovan Tempranillo




This lovely little bottling moment that Melanie captured the other day inspired me to talk about the many different shap...
05/21/2026

This lovely little bottling moment that Melanie captured the other day inspired me to talk about the many different shapes and styles of wine bottles.

Each bottle style has a distinct purpose, and their name reveals their origin. Swipe through the images for examples of each bottle style!

ALSACE
Alsace bottles, aka Germanic bottles, are tall and thin, with gently sloping shoulders. They are primarily used for Reisling, like our L Donovan Reisling (see next slide).

BORDEAUX
Bordeaux bottles are the most widely used bottles. Cylindrical shape with high shoulders, and you most wine varieties are bottled in Bordeaux bottles.

BURGUNDY
Burgundy bottles is synonymous with Chardonnay, and also popular for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. With a longer neck than Bordeaux and sloping shoulders, it looks more like a fat Alsace bottle.

CHAMPAGNE
Champagne, Cava, Sparkling Wine, and Prosecco bottles often resemble a Burgundy bottle, but are heavier and thicker to stand up to the pressure from carbonation.

PORT
Port, Sherry, Madiera, and other fortified wines utilize this bottle style. They resemble a Bordeaux bottle, but are generally smaller to account for the higher alcohol content and smaller serving size. Port bottles can also have a bulb at the neck to trap sediment during pouring.

PROVENCE
Provence bottles have a pinched silhouette that is akin to a corset or bowling pin. Cotes De Provence is an esteemed region for Rose’, so that pretty pink wine is what you’re most likely to find in Provence bottles, though they are not as prevalent in the US. (This style is not featured in the slides as we don’t have any in stock).

Now that you know the names of these bottle shapes, you can take note of what you see in the wild and impress your friends👀🍷




✨ Makers Market ✨Join us for a weekend of local makers, handmade goods, art, food, cocktails and community vibes!🗓 Satur...
05/21/2026

✨ Makers Market ✨
Join us for a weekend of local makers, handmade goods, art, food, cocktails and community vibes!

🗓 Saturday & Sunday May 30th & 31st
⏰ 11 AM – 6 PM
🛍 Shop unique handmade products
🎨 Support local artists & creators

Bring your friends and come discover something special!

Pallet Wine Company is gearing up for wine bottling next week, so let’s talk Cork vs CapPopping corks the traditional wa...
05/15/2026

Pallet Wine Company is gearing up for wine bottling next week, so let’s talk Cork vs Cap

Popping corks the traditional way is an enjoyable part of wine drinking. The fancy corkscrews, techniques, and personal flair you can bring to the task are entertaining conversation starters that convey a special ritual is taking place.

But they aren’t just for pomp and circumstance! Corks play an important role in the aging process, allowing micro-oxygenation to soften and develop age worthy red wines. They are a natural, renewable resource that has proved its effectiveness, but not without some drawbacks.

Over a long period of time, cork can dry out, becoming more prone to breaking off in the bottle, which is not the funnest way to start a party.

Even less fun, is the occasional ‘cork taint’ which can ruin the smell and flavor of the wine. This is why you’ll notice us sniffing the cork when we open a fresh bottle — quality control.

Enter the screw cap, which has eliminated the risk of cork taint from its adapters since 1959. They provide an airtight seal that locks in flavors and provides uniform aging.

Easy to open and close with no gadgets necessary, they are the go-to for casual, spontaneous picnics. Screw caps are ideal for young, fruit-driven wines.

So what’s not to love? One drawback to screw tops is that the lack of oxygen can trap ‘reduced’ sulphur aromas, so letting it sit to ‘open up’ or swirling your glass becomes important.

Additionally, screw tops do not help red wines soften and develop over time, so they are more appropriate for wines intended to drink young.

Whatever your preference, both closures have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why next week’s bottling sessions will probably include both. Cheers to options!




This week brings gorgeous weather paired with a flight of delicious range of variety! Madrone Mountain Starthistle Cuvee...
05/14/2026

This week brings gorgeous weather paired with a flight of delicious range of variety!

Madrone Mountain Starthistle Cuvee - 100% Gewurtztraminer for the sweet tooth, with baked apples on the palette 🥧

Oregon Garden Resort Pinot Gris - Bright, light, and refreshing with delicate white cherry notes 🍒

Table Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir Rose’-Rose on the nose with flavors of strawberry and hibiscus 🌺

L Donovan Sangiovese- Light bodied and elegant with notes of blueberry 🫐

L Donovan Malbec- Rich and full bodies, with dark chocolate aromas, cherries and blackberry fruits 🍫

Tasting notes are subjective, of course, so you really should experience these wines for yourself to see what you’ll discover! 🍑🍍🪻🍯🍈




Last night was our quarterly wine club release party and we are sharing the abundance of a good time with seven wines in...
05/07/2026

Last night was our quarterly wine club release party and we are sharing the abundance of a good time with seven wines in this week’s flight!

If you are a wine club member who didn’t make it, we missed you! Pop in, try them all, and we’ll send you home with your favorites.

Not a wine club member? Choose any five for your custom flight this week. Also, whatcha waiting for—join the club!

5/6-5/9 Flight Options

⭐️ Late Bloomer Malvasia Bianca
🌝 Pick Me White Blend
✨ L Donovan Verdejo
🌼 District White Blend
🌷 L Donovan Rose of Syrah
🍷 District Red Blend
❤️ L Donovan Reserve Meritage




Address

330 N. Fir Street
Medford, OR
97501

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 7pm
Thursday 3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15417791788

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