In the Land of Pinot, Don’t Overlook the Riesling 

In the Land of Pinot, Don’t Overlook the Riesling 

Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA is known for its Pinot, and for good reason. But there’s a growing number of winemakers utilizing this aromatic white.  “Riesling has always been something we do, not because it’s our most successful wine, but it’s something we love,”...
J.P. TRODDEN, sharing a passion for whiskey

J.P. TRODDEN, sharing a passion for whiskey

J.P. Trodden Distilling was founded in Woodinville, Washington, in 2010 and was the first distillery in Washington to exclusively produce bourbon whiskey. Inspired by his grandfather’s love of whiskey and love of sharing it with friends, founder Mark Nesheim named his...
Chasing Freshies: Fresh Hop Beers to Sip This Season

Chasing Freshies: Fresh Hop Beers to Sip This Season

Whether you’re a hop fiend or a casual imbiber, by now you’ve likely knocked back at least a couple of fresh hop beers. This is, after all, that glorious time of year that can only truly be enjoyed by those of us lucky enough to live in the Northwest. Plenty of...