Greater ties between Oregon and Burgundy were established in the 1980s. Close ties were forged between horticulturalists at Oregon State University and notable French wine cultivation experts, such as Raymond Bernard at ONIVINS; this relationship gave Oregon vintners access to clones that California growers were not able to acquire.
Stronger connections between Oregon and Burgundy developed in the 1980s. Close ties were formed between horticulturalists at Oregon State University and prominent French wine cultivators, such as Raymond Bernard of ONIVINS; this collaboration provided Oregon wineries with access to grape varieties that California growers could not obtain.