Monthly Archives: September 2015
Bader offers supplies and support for the wine hobbyist
For some grape varietals, crush came early this year. Local vintners were picking up semillon in Walla Walla in late August followed by merlot and even tempranillo. Pinot noir has been harvested at a few Clark County vineyard sites as well as orange muscat. Using everything from marionberries to dandelions to Concord grapes, the wine […]
September 24th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: Chehalis Valley Wine Tour – Sat, Sep 26-Sun, Sep 27 from 11 am-6 pm come out for the 8th Annual tour of six Chehalis Valley wineries. $20 includes a tasting at each stop or make a night of it with a $155 passport that includes lodging, passes and shuttle service. OurBar in Washougal […]
Stoller Family Estate : The substance of one man’s vision
Distinguishing oneself in a sea of approximately 400 wineries is no easy feat but Stoller Family Estate has managed to do just that through a combination of elegantly crafted estate grown wines and laying claim to the world’s first LEED gold certified winery. A sweeping, tree-lined drive welcomes visitors to their expansive grounds that have […]
September 17th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: CouvFest NW – Sat, Sep 19-Sun, Sep 20 Dance to the beat of over 15 bands on two stages at this 5th Annual downtown Vancouver block party which features local wines—Burnt Bridge Cellars and Purple Star Wines; brews— Loowit, Heathen, Dirty Hands Brewing, Trap Door Brewing and Mt Tabor; vendors and restaurants […]
Oregon Barrel Works keeps centuries-old trade alive
As the Pacific Northwest’s only cooperage, Oregon Barrel Works is a woodworker’s paradise brimming with time-tested hand tools and modern day machinery that hits visitors with an immediate sensory welcome of toasted oak. Owner, Rick DeFerrari, recently opened his workshop to an inquisitive group as part of the Bounty of Yamhill County for a rare […]
September 10th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: North County Wine Run – Sat, Sep 12 The 5th Annual day-long event begins at 9 am and wines by Heisen House Vineyards, Olequa Cellars, Emanar Cellars, English Estate Winery, Gougér Cellars Winery, Moulton Falls Winery and Rezabek Vineyards will be available after the run for tasting or by the glass. Read more […]
Sneak peek at Daybreak Cellars’ Battle Ground vineyard this weekend only
On a 10-acre plot of land minutes from Lewisville Park in Battle Ground, Roger and Donna Rezabek have been hard at work planting grape vines since the spring of 2010. This Labor Day weekend, wine lovers will have their first sneak peek at Rezabek Vineyards and be able to taste their wine label, Daybreak Cellars, while looking […]
September 3rd: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: First Friday – September 4th stores stay open late, local art is featured, live music can be heard and nibbles are available at select locations in the downtown core of Vancouver, Camas, Battle Ground and Ridgefield. Check each city’s local link for more information. Southwest Washington Wine Association Labor Day Food & Wine Pairing – […]