Monthly Archives: June 2016
July brings 9th Annual Art & Wine Fair to English Estate Winery
Save the second weekend in July for the English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair, held annually at Clark County’s oldest vineyard since 2008. This two day event runs Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and continues into Sunday, July 10 from 12-6 p.m. Both days are chock full of local artists selling wine-themed […]
Yakima Valley comes to Portland
Last weeks’ Wine Yakima Valley Grower Tasting brought winemakers and vineyard representatives from the east side for an intimate history lesson and tasting in Northwest Portland. Yakima Valley can sometimes be overshadowed by its neighbor to the east but the Yakima Valley AVA was actually designated the first winegrowing appellation north of California in 1983. […]
Ridgefield’s Koi Pond Cellars making splash in Hollywood, aboard
June 25 marks the two-year anniversary of Koi Pond Cellars’ downtown Ridgefield tasting room and, in that short time, their wines have expanded beyond the reaches of even the Northwest. From the small screen to the silver screen and soon international waters, Koi Pond Cellars is making a splash in the wine world. Look for […]
Wine Tasting Raffle and Auction raises money for local murals
On June 15 approximately 70 people came out for the Clark County Mural Society’s (CCMS) annual Wine Tasting Raffle and Auction event, held downtown at Cellar 55 Tasting Room. Appropriately, the front of Cellar 55 proudly sports the 2014 first place mural entitled River Traffic created by Bret Frizelle. For three hours attendees enjoyed complimentary […]
Corks + Forks another successful pairing for Classic Wines Auction
When a fantastic organization holds an annual event entitled Corks + Forks and you, as a wine writer, have a blog entitled Corks & Forks, there must be an unspoken rule for your attendance, right? On June 9, Classic Wines Auction held their third annual urban winetasting at Castaway—a popular and welcoming event space in […]
Chehalis Valley winery worth the drive
Four friends enjoying the common bond of wine is a story that’s been told before but four friends putting a roof over their dreams is rare. While Rob Cummings and his wife, Kas Kennedy, were traveling in France their wine drinking buddies, Steve and Cheryl Padula, bought acreage in Toledo, Washington along the Cowlitz River […]
¡Salud! serves up pinot with a purpose for Silver anniversary
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of ¡Salud! and you can be sure the cuvées will be better than ever! A wildly successful program that provides healthcare for Willamette Valley vineyard workers, ¡Salud! earned this recognition by partnering with Tuality Healthcare, premier Oregon pinot noir winemakers and lovers of Oregon pinot from all walks of life. […]
Battle Ground restaurant promoting local wineries in unique way
South Pacific Café & Lounge, the laid back restaurant in Battle Ground known for their Tiki Hut Bar and extensive menu, has come up with a clever way to showcase local wineries. When tasting at places like Moulton Falls Winery and English Estate Winery, patrons might have noticed the BYOB card. Bring your own […]
Grammy award-winning guitarist headlines Heisen Barn Bash
Save the date because you won’t want to miss a full day of local live music culminating at 6 pm when Grammy award-winning artist, Doug Smith, takes center stage accompanied by his wife, Judy Smith, at the 7th Annual Heisen Barn Bash on Saturday, June 25. Hosted by Battle Ground’s own Heisen House Vineyards, […]
Toss the corkscrew and open the pop top
Summer is here and it’s time to get outside. Whatever your activity of choice—hiking, biking, boating or just lounging poolside—sometimes a perfectly-chilled wine is in order. When glass bottles aren’t, reach for a can. That’s right, several companies are now packaging wines in a can and the contents may surprise you. Sold in packs of […]