Month: July 2016
Ghost Hill Cellars captivates centuries-old miner
[caption id="attachment_2725" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Seventy year-old handmade glass, a portion of the altar floor and a barn door from Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey were integrated into the tasting […]
Celebrate all things lavender at Heisen House this weekend
[caption id="attachment_2737" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Enjoy all things lavender Saturday, July 30 at the Heisen House 7th Annual Lavender Festival. Michele Bloomquist[/caption] Summertime is lagging a bit this year but temperatures are […]
Bargain alert: A fiery little rosé perfect for this weeks’ weather
[caption id="attachment_2731" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The 2014 Bookwalter Scarlet Hexflame is a bargain at $7.99! Viki Eierdam[/caption] You know how it is when you find the cutest skirt or top and everyone […]
C’est la Vie Annex brings well-stocked wine shop to the west side
[caption id="attachment_2712" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Buhman intends to incorporate Annex cheeses, salts, charcuterie and more into her C’est la Vie Café specials—a sort of try it before you buy it concept. […]
SW Washington Winery Assn forms non-profit organization
[caption id="attachment_2719" align="aligncenter" width="300"] SWWA assembled earlier this year to celebrate their newly-formed association. SWWA[/caption] The Southwest Washington Winery Association (SWWA) is pleased to officially announce the formation of a non-profit […]
2016 Tastes & Tunes features local craft beverages
This years’ Battle Ground Rotary Tastes & Tunes will be held at Alderbrook Park from 12 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 and the venue promises to be a […]
Adelsheim’s 2014 Breaking Ground worth the wait
[caption id="attachment_2704" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Adelsheim's newest release, 2014 Breaking Ground, is a culmination of their 45 year commitment to Valley pinot and a celebration of the success that commitment has […]
Family ties anchor new wine shop in historic Sparks building
[caption id="attachment_2697" align="aligncenter" width="300"] WSET-certified Courtney and Tim Barker opened Véraison Wine Shop and Tasting Bar in the historic Sparks building on July 13. Viki Eierdam[/caption] When husband and wife team, […]
Local author partners with artisan bakers and new wine shop to launch latest book
[caption id="attachment_2691" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Nearly two hundred people were treated to a recreation of Torte last week as Vancouver author, Ellie Alexander, launched Caught Bread Handed, her fourth book in […]
The Allure of Alloro
[caption id="attachment_2670" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A cypress-lined drive that gives way to a terra cotta-adorned winery and tasting room are just a few authentic flairs awaiting visitors of Alloro Vineyard. Dan […]