Author: Viki
Local wineries pouring at Shorty’s Garden & Home Ladies Night
The clock is ticking and today is the last day to purchase tickets for Shorty’s Garden & Home Ladies Hawaiian Night. This Thursday, August 11th Shorty’s is the place to beat […]
Truffle dogs preparing to shine again at North American Truffle Dog Championship
I don’t know about you but this has been the summer that I keep waiting for and, the more people I talk with, the more people I find who agree. […]
Wines of Alsace come to Portland
Summer’s bounty is an ideal way to pair crisp wines with the freshest garden ingredients and delight in how their marriage complements one another. Take advantage of centuries of wine […]
Bargain Alert: a bright South African sauv blanc
Anyone who follows my column or blog knows my go-to summer wine is a sauvignon blanc and we’re talking the grassy, savory, herbaceous notes of New Zealand. I venture outside […]
Current Stoller chardonnay releases show restraint and complexity
Chardonnay…say the word and, like this years’ election, most folks have a strong opinion. “I don’t like chardonnay,” is typically the reaction. No matter how many times wine writers espouse […]
Moulton Falls Winery to host ROCKSOLID benefit concert
Brush Prairie’s beloved teen center, ROCKSOLID, is partnering with two other North County favorites to bring a summer concert that benefits this great organization to the community. Sunday, August 14 Moulton […]
Ghost Hill Cellars captivates centuries-old miner
Everybody loves a good ghost story. What better to pair it with than wines earning high marks in Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Vinous? Back in May I had the pleasure […]
Celebrate all things lavender at Heisen House this weekend
Summertime is lagging a bit this year but temperatures are picking up this week, just in time for the 7th Annual Lavender Festival, held at Heisen House Vineyards this Saturday, July […]
Bargain alert: A fiery little rosé perfect for this weeks’ weather
You know how it is when you find the cutest skirt or top and everyone compliments you on it and you can’t wait to tell them it cost $3.00 at […]
C’est la Vie Annex brings well-stocked wine shop to the west side
As Southwest Washington becomes increasingly wine centric, its residents are crying out for more.More wine shops to purchase a special bottle for dinner, some accoutrements to elevate the experience and […]