By Steve Kilisky
In 2008, Roger Lemstrom was looking for a change. He retired from a 30-year career in government leadership roles for Oregon and Washington state, and ended a long-term marriage. On…
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Wine
Jøyus N/A Wine Lets You Be You
Four Questions (Plus one) for Jessica Selander, Founder and CEO of Jøyus Non-Alcoholic Wines Many people like wine for many different reasons. Sure, there’s the buzz. But there’s also the…
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Spectacular Sparklers for Under $30
Budgeting and belt-tightening don’t mean you have to skimp on quality bubbles. The region’s sparkling wine offerings have exploded in kind and quality, making it easy and affordable to celebrate…
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Pour With Purpose: Vital Wines Funds Community Health Worker Position
Walla Walla-based winery, Vital Wines, is on a mission to make an impact. Winemaker Ashley Trout founded the non-profit winery with a dedicated mission of shining a light and showing…
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The Ultimate Guide to Oregon’s Applegate Valley AVA
“It is good people who make good places,” wrote Anna Sewell, author of “Black Beauty.” This quote came to mind after visiting Oregon’s Applegate Valley, where family-owned bakeries and stately…
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10 Local Wines Worth a Holiday Pour
There is an old saying, one in which we wholeheartedly agree: “As long as we have wine, the holidays will be fine.” That said, while we love holiday feasting, let’s…
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Sip Magazine’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
There’s no place like LOCAL for the holidays! SHOP NOW!
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4 Questions with Winemaker George-Anne Robertson of Yellowhawk
The life trajectory of winemaker George-Anne Robertson, the former estate director of Walla Walla Vintners and a graduate of the Institute for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College,…
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4 Questions with Brant Ozanich of Portland’s Dogwood Wine & Flowers
Stop by one of Portland’s newest wine shops and you’ll find an inspired selection of bottles and locally sourced bouquets. The vision of husband-and-wife team Brant Ozanich and Gabriella “Gabby”…
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4 Questions With Blood Of Gods Magazine Publisher Stacy Buchanan
If you’re a wine lover and a fan of heavy metal, it may not seem like there’s a special publication out there just for you. But there is. After years…
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