Va Piano Vineyards holds to their philosophy of growing the best grapes in the vineyard, then employing a sustainable, holistic and hands-off approach once in the cellar. The Walla Walla Valley producer is best known for their Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs from...
As the warm weather rolls in and the days grow longer, few things are as decadent as a glass of wine enjoyed in the midst of sunshine and good company. And, with all the wine-centric celebrations being hosted throughout the region, it’s as if we were all thinking...
A long-time mainstay for Portland’s sailing set, the floor-to-ceiling windows at Salty’s on the Columbia offer a stunning backdrop to chef Josh Gibler’s take on fresh Northwestern fare. This April, we were invited to take part in a tasting dinner thrown by Salty’s...
From the wondrous hikes of the Columbia River Gorge, to the impeccable number of microbreweries, to the “weirdness” of Portland, and to many more wonders in between, Oregonians take pride in various aspects of their beautiful state and wine produced in local...
Ste. Chapelle Winery in Caldwell, Idaho, was founded on humble aspirations, despite that it was named after King Louis IX's 13th century Parisian court chapel, La Sainte Chapelle, and is now Idaho's largest winery in both sales volume and production. Honest. Built...
Just across the canal from the Center of the Universe, also known as the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, a distiller-vintner’s thirst for experimentation is driving the creation of some of the boldest wines in the city, and indeed in the state. Here is where...
Producers of the Columbia Gorge appellation should consider themselves lucky—they straddle both states of Oregon and Washington, get their pick of fruit from either side and reap the benefits of warm, sunny days and cool, river-breezed nights on the water-sculpted...
The Northwest is an oasis when it comes to producing exquisite wines. But equally as regal as the wines we love to sip on, are the wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars where some of our favorite varietals are poured. As Northwest winemakers continue to create...
Discover the science of the vine at Seattle's Pacific Science Center. Entertain your mind along with your taste buds at STEM: Science Uncorked. On Thursday, April 24 indulge in unlimited wine tastings from more than 20 of Washington's finest wineries, turn your DIY...
This. This! This is what I’d like to see more people doing on the Wine Islands—sparkling wine. NOT, contrary to popular belief, because it’s a way to use up "under ripe" grapes. Because our cool, maritime climate and ancient volcanic soils can support grapes...
