Author: Viki

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 […]

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 […]

¡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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

This weekend, it’s The Craft Beer & Winefest of Vancouver

The 4th Annual Craft Beer & Winefest of Vancouver is this weekend and 2016 promises to be better than ever. Three days of Washington-crafted beverages, outstanding music and local foods and […]

Local wineries place well at 2016 Seattle Wine Awards

  Not all award shows are created equal. Some give a ribbon to every entrant, others are so new that fewer entrants translate to less competition. At the 2016 Seattle Wine […]

Celebrate #DrinkCheninDay Friday, June 17

Chenin Blanc— known also as Vouvray and Pineau de la Loire —has enjoyed varying degrees of popularity over the years. From a grape planted on par with chardonnay in California, […]

Rusty Grape Vineyard launches shuttle service

Since opening in 2006, Rusty Grape Vineyard’s vision has been to provide a cozy atmosphere where guests can linger in a recreated Italian trattoria or osteria-style setting. Every step of […]

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