The wine press—myself included—enjoys preaching about the essential balance of art and science in winemaking. However, at the end of the day, someone or something has to sell the product, oftentimes regardless of quality and in the favor of good packaging. Although...
You can feel it in the air—winter is coming. And so are the seasonal beer releases: those dark and roasted brews that grace frosty glasses for good cheer. Perfect to pair with the inevitable turkey, ham, roast and sides at seasonal gatherings, take along a winter...
Torii Mor Winery, named to evoke an image of a “beautiful gate to the earth,” specializes in handcrafting elegant and refined Pinot Noir that echoes the spirit of its Burgundy ancestry and earthy namesake. The wines can be found in two tasting locations:...
California-based Jackson Family Wines and its La Crema winery have been exploring cool-climate vineyards for the past 30 years, developing the depth in the grapes that go in to the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The company’s winemaking method is based on the...
Willamette Valley’s ¡Salud! is exactly what you might think: a celebration and toast to good health. Of course, an effective toast calls for something to toast with, so naturally, the healthcare-devoted event takes place in the form of a Pinot Noir auction. A...
One of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Knudsen Vineyards is in the heart of Dundee Hills appellation. The vineyard was established in 1971 by Cal Knudsen and his wife Julia Lee, and by 1975, it became the largest vineyard in the state of Oregon....
The household name, Bend, Oregon's Deschutes Brewery, releases their 27th anniversary imperial porter and it’s nothing short of a rich, chocolaty, espresso brew to coat the tongue. Aromas of a moist, wooden barn emerge to fill your nose as a result of the six-month...
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Youngberg Hill is devoted to practicing sustainability through holistic farming and natural winemaking on their McMinnville, Oregon vineyards, where they specialize in award-winning Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris varietals. Perched upon...
This time of year—the season of harvest–sippers often times match their drinks to mirror the sights at the grocery store. Think a bounty of apples on display at the entrance of the produce aisle (cider) or squash set up surrounding the sliding front doors (pumpkin...
“Innovation is required of products entering a market,” says Kyle Akin, owner of Eugene, Oregon's Crescendo Organic Spirits. Akin, who co-founded Crescendo in 2013, began with the idea of handcrafting Italian-style traditional liqueurs, but soon started to wonder...
