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
A Perfect ‘Ensemble’ for Metropolitan Grill’s Wine Club
As we steal away for the last of summer shenanigans, sun-soaked soirees and long, wine-fueled evenings, here’s an offer to make the end of summer even sweeter: Enjoy an exclusive…
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10 Family-friendly Tasting Rooms in Oregon
We see you, parents. You need a well-deserved wine break, and want a family-friendly outing that’s not the zoo or the park. What if you could have your wine and…
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Spritz of the Week!
Underwood The SpritzUnion Wine Co., Tualatin, OR Summer is starting to wind down, but that doesn’t mean what you’re sippin’ on has to! Underwood from Union Wine Co. recently released…
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Washington Wine Launches New Website and Mobile App for August Wine Month
Map My WA Wine will enhance the way consumers experience Washington wine SEATTLE (August 2, 2021)—The Washington State Wine Commission kicked off Washington Wine Month today by launching a brand-new…
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Kiona Vineyards Lightens its (Glass) Load — While Doing its Part for the Planet
Kiona Vineyards and Winery, a fully independently owned and operated business that involves three generations of the Williams family, has already made a name for itself. Now a conscious decision…
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Wine of the Week!
2018 Black Label Reserve MerlotSuccession Wines | Manson, Wash. A sleek and sexy black label clings to an equally dark bottle, hinting at what might come from the wine inside….
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A Brand New Setting in the Willamette Valley
Oregon’s newest wine country retreat mixes modern decor with pastoral landscape just minutes from downtown Newberg. Previously known as Le Puy Inn, the entire property was recently renovated, rebranded and…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Red Mountain AVA
Washington’s Red Mountain AVA turns 20 this year, with inaugural plantings dating back to 1975 when pioneers John Williams and Jim Holmes of Kiona Winery first put vines in the…
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Wine of the Week!
2018 Staking Claim ChardonnayAdelsheim | Newberg, Ore. Willamette Valley and Chehalem Mountains pioneer David Adelsheim first experienced site- and clone-specific Chardonnay in Burgundy, France, in 1974. Over the years, he…
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