Monthly Archives: February 2015
Tap wall in East Vancouver appeals to wine and beer lovers alike
Owners Tom and Paige Mahoney and Ashley and Amanda Cahoon are sparing no expense to educate consumers on the attributes of keg wine at their new establishment, Grapes ‘n Growlers. Ashley said “We went stainless steel so every part of our system can accommodate everything we’re pouring. Products are as fresh as can be, we […]
Wine happenings for Feb 26 and beyond
Weekend highlights: Tonight – Cellar 55 Tasting Room —From 7-9 pm, come support the efforts of The Wine and Food Society of Clark County at their membership drive. Live music, appetizers and wine are included in each $20 ticket. Become a Wine and Food Society member and receive additional discounts. The Wine and Food Society of […]
Wrap up of the 2015 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Emerson Vineyards’ Willamette Valley 2013 Pinot Noir took Best of Show at the 38th annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival over this past weekend. Its fruit-forward and elegantly oaked flavors wowed a panel of judges so, naturally, it was an early stop in my day. Tom Johns, the business and marketing guru at Emerson […]
Meet the vintner: From oncology to enology
Through a fortuitous set of circumstances David Smith, winemaker at Burnt Bridge Cellars, took a strong interest in wine and turned it into a second career. Already in a winetasting group with good friend and business partner, Mark Mahan, Smith ventured into a winemaking supply store with his wife, Julie, during a Walla Walla family […]
Wine 101: The styles of Chardonnay
Let’s talk Chardonnay. Just the word—chardonnay—evokes emotion in wine drinkers of the conundrum species since so many say they can’t stand the overly oaky or overly buttery flavor of chardonnay yet it’s one of the most widely consumed varietals in the United States. It begs the rhetorical question: Who’s drinking it if everyone so fervently […]
Love is in the air all over Clark County
Weekend highlights: Tonight – Cellar 55, Koi Pond Cellars, Pomeroy Cellars, Rusty Grape Vineyards—Feature Thursday happy hours to jump start every weekend. Sat, Feb 14-Sun, Feb 15 – Clark County Wine Country Wine & Chocolate weekend – Fourteen wineries and two tasting rooms will be pairing all things chocolate with luscious and award-winning wines. While some wineries […]
Charlies Bodega a slice of the Iberian peninsula in Clark County
In January of 2009 the new owners of what was then 1220 Main Restaurant & Bar changed the name to Charlies Bistro. Fast forward six years and they’re at it again—this time capitalizing on an exploding interest in whiskey and tapas bars. On January 9th Charlies Bodega Tapas & Whiskey Bar was unveiled with a […]
Wine, chocolate tour romantic getaway close to home
Looking for a place to sweet talk your sweetheart this February? Look no further than Clark County’s own Valentine’s Weekend Wine & Chocolate Tour. Fourteen wineries and two tasting rooms will be pairing all things chocolate with luscious and award-winning wines. While some wineries will retain their normal Friday business hours, the wine and chocolate […]
Wineing down in The ‘Couve for Feb 5 and beyond
Weekend highlights: Tonight – Cellar 55, Koi Pond Cellars, Pomeroy Cellars, Rusty Grape Vineyards—Feature Thursday happy hours to jump start every weekend. Fri, Feb 6–First Friday in the downtown core of Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground and Ridgefield and the overwhelming theme is chocolate in honor of Valentine’s Day. Stores stay open late, local art is […]
2015 Washington State Wine Awards—and the winner is…
This past Monday (January 26th) I attended the 13th annual Washington State Wine Awards held at Benaroya Hall in Seattle which focuses on Restaurants, Retail Distributors and Tourism. As with most things in Washington, it leaned more toward being the Seattle Wine Awards but a shout out did go to the Marcus Whitman Hotel (Hotel […]