Month: September 2014
An education on ancient grapes in the Willamette Valley
[caption id="attachment_1019" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The dual tasting room of Fox Farm Vineyards and Purple Cow Vineyards in downtown Newberg, OR.[/caption] I tend to go against the grain. Growing up, when my […]
To filter or not to filter? That is the question.
[caption id="attachment_1013" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Heisen House Vineyards' outdoor tasting room with historic Heisen barn in the background[/caption] To filter or not to filter. The majority of wines made today undergo a […]
Chilly nights like this call for soul-warming Port
[caption id="attachment_1008" align="aligncenter" width="295"] Tawny, ruby and white port samples along with cracker and chocolate pairings in Portugal[/caption] I was walking our dogs in shorts just a couple of days ago […]
Enjoy a fall foliage tour, complete with wine, in your own backyard
[caption id="attachment_984" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Inviting outdoor seating greets visitors to Pomeroy Cellars - near Moulton Falls Park and Moulton Falls Winery[/caption] On a fall vacation two years ago we happened upon a […]
Tons to do this weekend so head out and enjoy the last official weekend of Summer
[caption id="attachment_983" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The current release of wines at Pomeroy Cellars[/caption] What better way to celebrate the last full weekend of Summer than with some local wine tasting. I’ll be […]
From elegant to eclectic with an institutional night cap to top it off
After a couple weeks on hiatus, I have returned. Thank you for patiently hanging in there. This post is not so much wine-focused as it is just a fun night […]
Several area wineries open today and Moulton Falls Winery has plenty of reasons for a drive in the country
Just a quick note that several area wineries are open today for the Labor Day holiday. Confluence Vineyards and Winery are only open from 2-5 pm so be sure to […]