Uncork Your Palate! An Evening of Elegance at Victoria’s Historic Crystal Gardens The illustrious members of the Naramata Bench Winery Association may all approach winemaking distinctly, but they share a belief that “authentic wine experiences” happen in a relaxed...
Long gone are the days of potatoes, Idaho is smartly savoring wine instead. With 1,600 acres of planted vineyards in Idaho, savoring every moment has never been easier. Returning for its fifth anniversary is Savor Idaho on Sunday June 9, from 2 to 6 pm, in the lush...
WINE WEDNESDAY: Mark Ryan Winery 2012 "The Vincent" Rosé Woodinville, Wash. wineries and tasting rooms have been growing like weeds the past few years. Some newer, gnarly greenery has been plucked out while some of the established, thriving producers have continued...
WINE WEDNESDAY: J. Scott Cellars 2010 Petite Sirah, Rogue Valley Yawn. Rogue Valley is SO tired of hearing about its northern neighbors and is no longer staying quiet by making lively, dynamic wines from southern Oregon. From Eugene comes J. Scott Cellars, a...
Classes by the glasses: Vancouver Urban Winery starts "Sunday School" on April 14th. For anyone who’s ever been in the market for good wine but gets easily overwhelmed by the vast sea of options at stores, a new kind of Sunday school is starting — and you’ll want...
Estates of the Art: Red Mountain Celebrates Local Artistry in Many Forms “For the palate and from the palette” – it’s Estates of the Art on Red Mountain, and though the AVA was established 12 years ago, this is the first time its wineries have come together for a...
Feast Walla Walla returns for its sixth year on April 12th and 13th In Walla Walla, Wash., a party is in the works. On April 12th and 13th, the popular Feast Walla Walla’s “Big Tent” will rise for the sixth anniversary as the city’s showcase of local wines, fine...
WINE WEDNESDAY: Syncline Wine Cellars 2011 Grüner Veltliner, Underwood Mountain Vineyard, Columbia Gorge Husband and wife James and Poppie Mantone are the heart and soul of the Columbia Gorge's Syncline Wine Cellars. With nearly 40 years of experience in the wine...
Oliver/Osoyoos, Okanagan’s one and only oyster festival, is back for round two. Oysters and wine are fickle bedfellows: the delicate flavors of the shellfish can be marred so easily by a bad pairing. But when it’s done right, it’s all the more delicious for its...
Adventure Time in the North Willamette Valley Spring is here, the sun is making a daring comeback and it’s about time for an adventure. May we suggest the Willamette Valley? An hour outside Portland, you’ll find a smorgasbord of good people, good wine and general...
