It’s not often you can grab a bottle of wine off the shelves and know that the proceeds from that purchase will impact a person’s life. But what if uncorking that bottle selected for a Saturday night dinner with friends could actually do some good? Thanks to Ashley...
If you’ve sat at the bar and enjoyed a Negroni or a Manhattan, chances are you’ve sipped vermouth. But what exactly is it? Although vermouth can be typically found as a welcomed ingredient for the perfect cocktail, it can be so much more than just a mixer. Vermouth...
When it comes to fresh hop beer, it doesn’t get any fresher than Bale Breaker Brewing Co. in Yakima, Washington. For sibling-owners Kevin “Smitty” Smith, Meghann Quinn and Patrick Smith, growing hops has been the backbone of their family for generations. Bale...
During the summer months, there’s nothing better than a nice crisp, subtly sweet glass of rosé. There’s just something about those fruity notes and gorgeous pink hues that screams summer on the patio. And despite the confusion or rumors you may have heard, this...
Best known for its outdoor activities, from hiking to biking to windsurfing, the Columbia River Gorge is also home to a number of breweries, with new additions now popping up on a regular basis. More and more, the Gorge is becoming a destination for beer lovers,...
Craft distilleries are popping up throughout the Pacific Northwest at a rapid pace. And while many feature gin and vodka — just as Ampersand Distilling Company does — those who can say that they've also crafted their own stills is few and far between. After...
For those of us who just like to sit in the sunshine and drink beer, in our minds, it just magically appears in its true form. But for those who understand the time and precision it takes to brew, there’s actually a lot more to the process. In...
Let’s face it. At some point, the world of wine can feel a little bit intimidating for all of us. It can be especially daunting for those who have never gone wine tasting before. Whether someone asks you to head out to a tasting room for a fun summertime...
About two miles west of U.S. Route 97, just outside of the city of Toppenish, sits fifth-generation hop farm Cornerstone Ranches. While many Yakima Valley hop farms continue to introduce shiny, new metal equipment, owner Graham Gamache has chosen to stick with what...
