Customer service is king at Lynmar Estate2 min read
Customer service is king at Lynmar Estate As a wine steward, there are many factors to my success. But to me, one stands above the others– customer service. My company…
Spend Thanksgiving weekend in Oregon’s Wine Country4 min read
Give thanks this Thanksgiving holiday weekend by visiting Oregon’s wine country! Wineries throughout the entire state throw open their doors to visitors this weekend. To help you plan your day (or…
Why Wine? An interview with Denise Shurtleff of Cambria Winery3 min read
This is part of a series introducing you to interesting people in the wine industry. For many, the journey into wine is not only intriguing but often quite an adventure. These…
Prepare for foodie heaven when Feast takes over Portland4 min read
Do you consider yourself a foodie? If so, you better be attending Feast Portland because your “foodie” card just might be revoked if you don’t go! Next month, Feast Portland…
Portland’s Distillery Row welcomes an urban winery into the fold2 min read
Although it seems that Portland’s main sport is eating, drinking runs a very tight second. It’s no exaggeration that Portlanders love to dine, and when we do, there’s often something…
The new Brooks Winery in the Eola-Amity Hills7 min read
Brooks Winery has a bittersweet story, one that has touched many wine lovers throughout the Willamette Valley. The sudden death of young winemaker Jimi Brooks shocked the Oregon wine industry…
An abundance of amoré and wine at Italy in the Valley3 min read
The only event of its kind in the state, Italy in the Valley serves up nothing but Italian wine varietals made here in Oregon. Held at Cana’s Feast Winery in…
Wine 101: How to make sangria wine3 min read
With the abundance and availability of fruit, Sangria is on the minds of many during the summer months. It’s such an easy drink to prepare and sangria recipes can be…
Support local winemakers and experience the PDX urban wine movement3 min read
The PDX Urban Wineries are having a party this Sunday and everyone’s invited! This unique group of winemakers make the grapes do the commuting by producing their wines in Portland….
The lighter side of Red Mountain3 min read
In my previous post I talked about the Rabblers trip to the amazing Red Mountain AVA in Eastern Washington. We explored the area and met some great people and truly…
Keeler Estate Vineyard, using sustainable practices to create wines with a strong sense of place5 min read
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to visit Keeler Estate Vineyard, in the Eola-Amity Hills sub AVA of the Willamette Valley. Upon my arrival I was greeted by gracious…
Italy in the Valley Celebration: a wine vacation without the passport3 min read
Discover the wines of Italy without ever leaving the state Cana’s Feast Winery is hosting the 4th Annual Italy in the Valley Celebration where wine lovers across the Willamette Valley…