By Aakanksha Agarwal
If you’d ask Ben Casteel the clichéd-but-revelatory question of how he got into wine, his easy answer would be that he was born into it. His long answer? “I had…
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Salishan Coastal Lodge: Retreat from Ordinary
Set along a woodsy slope along the central Oregon coast, Salishan Coastal Lodge is very much its own coastal neighborhood. Guests can golf, dine, shop, swim, hike and more all…
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Forever Craft and Celebrating Local: Crater Lake Spirits Marks 25 Years
When the founders of Crater Lake Spirits first began their company, their mission was simple: Live in the mountains and make great spirits. That was 1996. Now, 25 years later, the spirits…
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The Sazerac: New Orleans in a Rocks Glass
If there’s anything as New Orleans as Mardi Gras, it’s the Sazerac. Born less than a block from Bourbon Street halfway through the 19th century, the drink’s history is one…
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Pass on the board: ‘Jarcuterie’ + Wine Pairings
Of the many casualties of the pandemic, there is one we particularly miss: the communal pleasures of shared plates and charcuterie boards. Given that the Pacific Northwest is home to…
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7 Chocolate Beers You’re Sure to Love This Valentine’s Day
From cards to candy and flowers to food, Americans are expected to spend more than $21 billion on Valentine’s Day gifts this year. And while liqueur-filled truffles can be fun…
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Wine Education: Drink Locally, Learn Virtually
One benefit of living the majority of the last year virtually is the ever-expanding list of online experiences. You regularly grocery shop through Instacart, you learned how to expertly craft…
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Less Alcohol, Not Flavor: 6 Sessionable Beers to Start the Year
For many people, the start of a new year represents an opportunity for change, a chance to start fresh or be better. Some resolve to exercise more often, while others…
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4 Questions with Phil Pesheck of Burke-Gilman Brewing, home of Seattle’s most highly decorated IPAs of 2020
Phil Pesheck has wanted to brew IPAs since college. Excited by the mystery of fermentation and passionate about learning all he could about beer styles and ingredients, he accepted a…
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Discover the Roots of Oregon’s Pear Industry with this Delicious Sip
There’s an old adage that says, “plant apples for your children and pears for your grandchildren,” because of the incredible longevity of pear trees. And the pear trees on the…
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