Month: October 2015
Wine & Travel: Finding Thomas Jefferson on the Monticello Wine Trail
[caption id="attachment_2096" align="aligncenter" width="470"] The immediate warmth and hospitality at Lake Anna Winery make it well worth venturing a few minutes off the beaten path of the Monticello Wine Trail […]
October 29th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
[caption id="attachment_2091" align="aligncenter" width="469"] Sadly, this Vancouver icon will shut its doors on Saturday, October 31st so come on out and enjoy one more go around in the bar or […]
Taste la dolce vita at Hood River’s Marchesi Vineyards
[caption id="attachment_2076" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Marchesi Vineyard’s 2014 Valentino Primitivo, sourced from the Columbia Valley, has the slightest hint of sweetness from the heat of the year with herbal and spice […]
October 22nd: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
[caption id="attachment_1069" align="aligncenter" width="470"] The last Drink This! Vancouver of 2015 happens this Saturday, October 24th from 4-9 pm. Four new locations keep this popular event fresh as participants take […]
Start-up vintners and wine fans find common ground at Southeast Wine Collective
[caption id="attachment_2054" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Portland’s Southeast Wine Collective— home to 10 resident winemakers — is the brainchild of winemaking team, Tom Monroe and Kate Norris. Viki Eierdam[/caption] Let’s play a little […]
October 15th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
[caption id="attachment_2051" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Cellar 55 Tasting Room is teaming up with We Plan It tonight (Thurs, Oct 15th) at 6:30 pm for a Riedel wine glass tasting event. Note: […]
Meet the Vintner: Gougér blends interests to create winning mix
[caption id="attachment_2010" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Gary Gougér , owner and winemaker of Gougér Cellars Winery in Ridgefield, has enjoyed great success at both the San Francisco and San Diego International Wine […]
October 8th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
[caption id="attachment_2038" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Think your chili is worthy of bragging rights? Enter it in English Estate Winery's Chili Cook Off this Saturday, October 10th from 5-8 pm to find […]
Grape stomping: From tradition to technology
[caption id="attachment_2002" align="aligncenter" width="470"] Grape stomping festivals continue to invoke the romance of the industry. Contestants clad in Lucy-esque fashion delight onlookers at Rusty Grape Vineyards, which hosted their 9th […]
October 1st: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
[caption id="attachment_2028" align="aligncenter" width="470"] This Saturday, Oct 3rd come experience Harvest Dinner at Red Ridge Farms/Durant Vineyards— showcasing the bounty of the area and estate-milled extra virgin olive oils. Hors […]