Month: June 2016
July brings 9th Annual Art & Wine Fair to English Estate Winery
[caption id="attachment_2685" align="aligncenter" width="199"] English Estate Winery is home to 36-year-old pinot noir vines that make truly terroir-driven wines. English Estate Winery[/caption] Save the second weekend in July for the English […]
Yakima Valley comes to Portland
[caption id="attachment_2677" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Last weeks’ Wine Yakima Valley Grower Tasting brought winemakers and vineyard representatives to Northwest Portland. Viki Eierdam[/caption] Last weeks’ Wine Yakima Valley Grower Tasting brought winemakers and […]
Ridgefield’s Koi Pond Cellars making splash in Hollywood, aboard
[caption id="attachment_2656" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Wes & Michelle Parker, owners of Ridgefield’s Koi Pond Cellars, are as approachable as their wines. Viki Eierdam[/caption] June 25 marks the two-year anniversary of Koi Pond […]
Wine Tasting Raffle and Auction raises money for local murals
[caption id="attachment_2650" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Approximately 70 people raised a glass (and nearly $7,000) at Cellar 55 last week for the Clark County Mural Society. Dan Eierdam[/caption] On June 15 approximately 70 people […]
Corks + Forks another successful pairing for Classic Wines Auction
[caption id="attachment_2635" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Guest sommelier, Monique Alloway, charmed attendees with her wine knowledge at Classic Wines Auction 3rd Annual Corks + Forks event, held June 9 at Portland’s Castaway. […]
Chehalis Valley winery worth the drive
[caption id="attachment_2615" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Chehalis Valley winery, Bateaux Cellars, walked away with five medals at the recent Craft Beer & Winefest of Vancouver. Viki Eierdam[/caption] Four friends enjoying the common bond […]
¡Salud! serves up pinot with a purpose for Silver anniversary
[caption id="attachment_2626" align="aligncenter" width="228"] At a recent press event held at Ponzi Vineyards, winemakers shared the importance of ¡Salud! for Willamette Valley vineyard workers. Viki Eierdam[/caption] 2016 marks the 25th anniversary […]
Battle Ground restaurant promoting local wineries in unique way
[caption id="attachment_2620" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Battle Ground's South Pacific Café & Lounge introduced a $1 corkage fee for Clark County wines back in January. Viki Eierdam[/caption] South Pacific Café & Lounge, the […]
Grammy award-winning guitarist headlines Heisen Barn Bash
[caption id="attachment_2606" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The 7th Annual Barn Bash celebrates the historic Heisen Barn and ongoing fundraising efforts. Viki Eierdam[/caption] Save the date because you won’t want to miss a full […]
Toss the corkscrew and open the pop top
[caption id="attachment_2591" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Aluminum cans are light and cool down quickly, making them an excellent way to take along wine to toast summertime adventures. Viki Eierdam[/caption] Summer is here and […]