The beloved 2008 vintage in the general Willamette Valley was also a hit for the all female-ran operation of Airlie Winery. Producing fruit with precision ripeness in 2008, winemaker Elizabeth Clark was able to work with premium fruit right off the bat, pulling...
An International Encounter: Chateau Ste Michelle To Host Riesling Rendezvous We know and love our own local wines, and we get together to taste and toast them whenever possible. Usually, though, the rest of the world doesn’t show up to the party. This time, a local...
Reelin’ in the whites and rosès Cast the lines and set sail for Ray’s Boathouse in Seattle with an event to get your summer’s sips jump started. At Seattle Uncorked’s 11th Annual Rosè Revival and Cool Whites wine bash, the best whites and rosès of the Northwest...
Internet-based wine retailers take off in the Northwest With online retail giants such as Amazon dominating nearly everything people buy online, from shoes to dinner for the evening, it can be hard not to find exactly what you’re looking for. But one thing you...
Oregon wine pioneers Bill Blosser and Susan Sokol Blosser planted vines on their property in Willamette Valley in 1971 under the winery name Sokol Blosser. The couple also trailblazed into the sustainability realm, receiving certification for a Salmon-Safe vineyard...
It’s graced Whistler’s Lost Lake and Pemberton’s North Arm Farm—now Vancouver’s Stanley Park will welcome Araxi Restaurant’s stunning 300-seat long table as Whistler Village’s “culinary cornerstone” takes its show on the road. Summer 2013’s impatiently anticipated...
After a warm summer’s day spent lounging in the sun, the ideal way to complete this leisurely time is with an intimate concert at a nearby winery while enjoying a restful beverage. Summer concert series’ are beginning to be announced throughout the Northwest with a...
“Wine Rocks (\ˈwīn ˈräks\, etymology: modern, Seattle - circa 2007): annual, not-for-profit, gathering of local winemakers, craft brewers, and musicians showcasing exceptional wine, unique distillates, outstanding beer, groovy tunes, savory fare, and one helluva of...
Think back to the most difficult test you’ve ever taken. In director Jason Wise’s new documentary, “SOMM,” he delivers an exclusive look at a test like no other. Folks, you’ve never studied for a test like this before. “SOMM” documents the entertaining and...
Rockin’ around the winery An afternoon spent in the sun listening to live music with a cold beer in hand — now that’s an ideal June day. For something like this, you shouldn’t need a reason to go, but it doesn’t hurt to know your doing some good while you’re at it....
