Monthly Archives: January 2016
Wine & Travel: Savor Cannon Beach 2016
If you like wine, quaint coastal towns and chef-inspired cuisine, you won’t want to miss the 6th Annual Savor Cannon Beach held throughout Cannon Beach, Oregon from March 10-13. The brainchild of Gary Hayes, publisher of Coast Explorer Magazine, Savor Cannon Beach does a remarkable job showcasing all that Cannon Beach has to offer from […]
Willamette Valley pinot noir supports African farmers
Over Thanksgiving weekend 2015 a very special Willamette Valley pinot noir, destined to improve the lives of families thousands of miles away, was released. Every purchase of 2013 Grow Africa Pinot Noir supports the work of Grow International in West Africa. Grow International—the parent company—was founded by family man and agriculture advocate, Jerry Tindall. His […]
Drink This! Vancouver takes over downtown January 23rd
Another exciting Drink This! Vancouver event is on the horizon and they just keep getting better and better. Saturday, January 23rd fans of craft beverages can stop into any of the 11 participating businesses from 4 – 9 p.m. and partake of the specialty of the evening for a small fee. Bonus: Pick up a […]
It’s easy to toast Maryhill Winery’s success
Success in the wine world takes a word no one likes—patience—and the reason for that is predominantly because of another word many people don’t like—age—but this is in the sense of ageability, cellaring, the complexity a wine acquires as it sits idle in a bottle doing so much more than meets the eye. Back in […]
Enjoy Emanar Cellars expanded hours tonight
Emanar Cellars—the warm and authentic Spanish wine and tapas bar in Battle Ground, Washington—officially extends its hours today when it opens at 4 p.m. The addition of Wednesday means lovers of hand-picked Spanish wines can now enjoy the welcoming ambience of Emanar Cellars four days a week AND Friday and Saturday hours have been extended […]
Popular SW Washington Winery now open seven days a week
Going into their 10th year, Rusty Grape Vineyard became the first SW Washington winery to operate seven days a week when they opened their tasting room doors on Monday, January 4. Fans of the Grape can now enjoy their relaxed atmosphere, Italian-style wines and wood-fired pizzas Monday through Sunday. Co-owner, Jeremy Brown, said “We’ve had […]
Grassroots effort provides healthcare for Willamette Valley vineyard workers
The wine community is made up of a vast number of people who comprise nearly as many roles from the viticulturist to the oenologist, the marketing manager to the tasting room staff and the distributors to the consumers. But, were it not for the skilled laborers who perform the vital role of caring for and […]