Monthly Archives: May 2016
McMinnville rolls out new wine passport program
Over 500 wineries is a daunting number even for the most ardent wine fan so it’s nice when visitor centers take some of the guess work out of a few days of exploration. Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, Visit McMinnville has rolled out the Wine Walk. A passport program highlighting 20 […]
Cruising the Bordeaux River with Rusty Grape Vineyards (recap)
As I sat in the sunshine on the bow of the ship finishing my most satisfying lunch, I gazed peacefully out to the remarkable view before me. The banks of the Garonne River were dessert for my eyes and my only decision at the moment was whether to procure a second glass of crisp Left […]
This Memorial Weekend, Sip Into Something Local
The Willamette Valley, Walla Walla and Hood River have their allures but did you ever stop to think about how things in your own backyard just don’t garner the attention they deserve? In case you missed it, Clark County is currently home to 18 wineries and tasting rooms—more than enough for a wine-packed weekend. Eleven […]
Food truck phenomenon returns to WillaKenzie
For the second year in a row, WillaKenzie Estate is inviting an array of local food trucks to showcase their cuisine alongside award-winning Willamette Valley wines. Beginning Memorial Weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy culinary delights from places like Tamale Boy, 3 Guys Grilling, Big Tony Brown and the winner of Best in Show […]
Oregon Winery Weaves History into Future
At the top of a gravel drive in Banks, Oregon sits 35 acres of prime grape-growing land, with 17 currently planted in pinot noir, pinot gris, a small block of riesling and another of chardonnay. Beyond the expansive family home is a sea of widely-spaced rows that grace the south-facing slope. The vines are trellised […]
North County wineries showcasing area’s beauty
In a three-part series that begins next week all three wineries that make up the North Clark County Wine Trail will host visitors on a walk along some picturesque and close-in trails. The Walk n’ Wine Summer Hiking Series begins at Moulton Falls Winery on Saturday, May 21. Check in is similar for all three […]
Newest SW Washington Winery introducing lesser-known varietals to area
Remember school science projects? There was the famous Brady Bunch volcano (I’m dating myself), the almost-as-famous life span of a marigold conducted by yours truly and Laura Leadingham’s project which led to the establishment of Clark County’s newest winery. “Our daughter, Laura, was in the ninth grade with a horticulture class and she got excited […]
Pomeroy Cellars offers A Class & A Glass Summer Yoga Series
For anyone who follows Pomeroy Cellars in Yacolt, Washington, you know that operations manager, Destiny Fuller, is passionate about two things—yoga and her fiancé’s winemaking style. Beginning this Friday, May 6, Pomeroy will bring both loves together when they roll out their A Class & A Glass Summer Yoga Series. The $20 per class fee […]