The crashing sound of waves in the distance, the fragrant smell of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven, and scenic views of Washington’s coastline are just a few of the draws that make Iron Springs Resort a weekend-worthy getaway. Located in Copalis, Wash., Iron...
I love white wines in winter. Wines with some weight, roundness and texture to comfort and warm, and acidic enough to cut through laden dishes. One such bottle that fits the bill is the 2011 Capella from Clos du Soleil. This wine was the top white in the 2013...
Doug Long was done making wine. After moving to Gig Harbor, Wash. in an attempt to retire after three decades of grape growing and winemaking with critical acclaim (e.g. Wine Spectator "Winery of the Decade" in 2000 and a 99-point 1997 vintage for winery David...
Let's make one thing clear—Woodinville, Wash.'s Mark Ryan Winery is not beating a dead horse. Blends evolve with the vintage, vineyard sources change, new sister brands (see Boardtrack Racer) and wines pop up like flowers in the spring, tasting rooms have opened...
Holiday lodges have always been a popular choice for holiday-makers looking to unwind and get away from the loud hubbub of society. Just look at these Holiday lodges for sale yorkshire and you can see that they are a great investment as you can a beautiful yet...
Happy Black Friday! As you scroll through your social media of choice's newsfeed while you wait in what might be the world's longest line at Best Buy/Macy's/Target/a random furniture store, please know that a salvation drink is just a few hours away. From gourmet...
Born into a Bordeaux vineyard, formally educated at the Institute of Oenology of Bordeaux, having wet his feet at Chateau La Tour Blanche in Sauternes and Domaine Mumm in Napa Valley, Laurent Montalieu is more than a three-time tenured Oregon winemaker (see...
Mike Januik will be the last person to tell you that he is one of Washington's most celebrated and tenured winemakers. For nearly three decades, Januik has been producing wines that top the lists of publications for both of his wineries, Novelty Hill and signature...
A short 45-minute drive from Portland, Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash., is the perfect escape from the bright lights and sounds of a big city. The drive to the lodge is a getaway in itself. Cruising east on I-84, you will pass breathtaking waterfalls, monolithic...
I was squinting to read a loosely-labeled comprehensive selection of house-made liqueurs when a pair of plaid-clad portly gentlemen begrudgingly straddled two stools at the bartop next to me at Woodinville, Wash.’s new Hollywood Tavern. “Got any light beer?” one of...
