Month: April 2015
April 30 – The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: May is Oregon Wine Month - Check out activities going on all over the state throughout the month. April 30th from 5:30-8:30 pm - BIA (Building Industry of Clark County) is […]
Maréchal foch proving an excellent addition to Clark County Wine Country
The City of Ridgefield has launched a clever and exciting campaign in support of the growing Clark County wine scene. In the roundabouts leading into Ridgefield will be plantings of […]
April 23rd – The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: Astoria Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival - Fri, Apr 24-Sun, Apr 26 One of the best in Oregon according to industry folks I’ve talked with, this marks the 33rd annual. […]
Wine tasting at Birch Street with a little help from my friends
A couple Mondays ago I consumed a little too much Chief Factor’s Favorite at English Estate Winery which led to a synergistic visit to Birch Street Uptown Lounge. First, let me […]
Meet the vintner: From sirens to syrah
Greg Weber, co-owner and winemaker at Confluence Vineyards & Winery in Ridgefield, is nothing if he’s not about community. “Kind of what I like about starting a winery is it’s enhancing […]
April 16th-The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: Volcano Views and Brews – Tue, Apr 21 The Mount St Helens Institute presents a different topic hosted on the third Tuesday of every month at Loowit Brewing Company […]
Charlies Bodega + Grape-ful Women = 5 stars
What elevates an opportunity to try out a new place is doing it with friends. Even better, a group of about 40 other women just as excited about new adventures […]
Long-established Holland America Bulb Farm entering the wine market
Holland America Bulb Farm is known for its popular Tulip Festival—held in April since 2003—but this year they’re entering a whole new market. Owner Benno Dobbe has teamed up with […]
April 9th-The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: Celebration of Syrah - Fri, Apr 10-Sat, Apr 11 marks Edgefield's 14th annual with nearly 100 wines to be tasted (including local favorite, Burnt Bridge Cellars). If you like bold, […]
Tasting Yakima Valley wines at Portland’s Saucebox
A couple weeks ago I had the privilege to attend a Wine Yakima Valley grower tasting at the Saucebox in Portland along with other area wine writers. Not only did […]