Author: Viki
2nd Annual Craft Winefest or a tour of Hood River wineries? It’s a winning weekend either way.
If this weekend is the one you’ve set aside to tour Clark County vineyards, you’ve chosen a great one weather-wise (forecasted 78 degrees today and 83 tomorrow) but you might […]
From Caymus to Mer Soleil, the Wagner family of wines is carrying out a legacy
This past Saturday I attended the Caymus webcast tasting at Total Wine & More. For anyone else who attended, was it not an event chock-full of fantastic wines? The Wagner family […]
Farrar’s Bistro has a nice wine list, great outdoor seating and friendly service
Farrar’s Bistro, located in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver has terrific outdoor seating, a thoughtful wine list and an enticing happy hour on their deck from 3:30-5:30 p.m. On a […]
A great all-around varietal for Dad’s barbecuing, update on Village Vineyard and Looking Ahead
If you are a dad or know a dad, I’d wager you’re barbecuing this weekend. If you’re one of those men who will forgo beer in favor of wine, allow […]
My Top Six Wine Movies
I've been wanting to post a blog about wine movies for months so here goes. Some are obvious, some not so much. Year of the Comet: This 1992 movie is the […]
2011 Argiolas-a good pasta or grilled fish wine
I realize that sunshine strikes a cord for Pinot Gris, Chardonnay or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc but, as I’m typing, there’s a breeze in the air and I could lean […]
First Friday and a premier Caymus Vineyards wine-tasting opportunity
Today is First Friday which means a lot of shops throughout Clark County will be open late. The hours for Camas’ event are 5-8 pm and June’s theme is Camas […]
An elegant wine pairing with pecan-crusted Copper River Salmon
Wines in America have a relatively simple labeling method compared with Old World wines (I.e. France and Italy). In America, when browsing well-stocked wine shelves, one will come across Pinot […]
There’s a new kid in town. Welcome Village Vineyard.
Area oenophiles will be excited to know that another winery is joining the growing list of options in Clark County. June 15 -Father’s Day- is the projected opening of Village […]
Sauvignon Blanc is a perfectly-balanced warm-weather wine
Red wines have become wildly popular in the last several years on the tails of reports that consuming it provides a myriad of health benefits. Certain red wines (i.e. Cabernet […]