Author: Viki
Taste la dolce vita at Hood River’s Marchesi Vineyards
Behind the tasting room counter of Marchesi Vineyards sits a bright red and stainless steel, 107 year-old meat slicer that was shipped over from Italy by the winemaker’s father before […]
Meet the Vintner: Gougér blends interests to create winning mix
He’s been an optometrist, a pharmacist and a culinary student. Since 2009, Gary Gougér—owner of Gougér Cellars Winery in Ridgefield—has been able to add vintner, ice cream creator and chef […]
Grape stomping: From tradition to technology
Even millennials know of the famous I Love Lucy grape stomping episode thanks to classic television stations and YouTube. My personal favorite, however, is definitely Keanu Reeves and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón […]
Bader offers supplies and support for the wine hobbyist
For some grape varietals, crush came early this year. Local vintners were picking up semillon in Walla Walla in late August followed by merlot and even tempranillo. Pinot noir has […]