Tag Archives: Emanar Cellars
Local vintners featuring port-style wines for Valentine’s Weekend
Valentine’s weekend is upon us and, with that, wineries will be hosting their annual Chocolate & Wine Pairing festivities from SW Washington to the Yakima Valley, Southern Oregon and beyond. In honor of the occasion, I tasted several of the port-style treats being crafted by vintners throughout Clark County. Be sure to pick up a […]
Pilgrimage through Spain a wine adventure
El Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. In the Middle Ages, The Way of St. James was an epic religious journey. Walking hundreds of miles to arrive at the final destination believed to hold the remains of St. James […]
‘Tis the season for sparkling wine
Nothing says party like bubbles and Clark County is getting ready to pour it on with sparkling tastings at wine bars from Vancouver to Battle Ground. True Champagne is on the higher end of pricey. Thankfully, there are other pocket-friendly options that allow enthusiasts to partake in this elegant and celebratory beverage. The language of […]
Taste the bounty of SW Washington Wine Country this Thanksgiving Weekend
The SW Washington wine scene may be the best kept secret among Northwest wineries. With uncrowded, bucolic roads leading to thoughtfully designed tasting rooms and vintages that continue to improve with age, SW Washington is what many larger wine areas used to be; personal, intimate and affordable. Thanksgiving weekend is one of the two most […]
Start mulling scent, flavors of the holidays
If you haven’t had the experience already, soon it will be that time when heavily-scented pinecones fill the noses of shoppers as they enter department stores and supermarkets. Evoking holidays past, this is a sure-fire sign that Christmas is on its way even when the Thanksgiving bird has yet to be cooked. More so than […]
Stay local this Labor Day with area wine and food pairings
The Southwest Washington Winery Association has announced plans to offer wine enthusiasts scrumptious nibbles and award winning wines during the three day Labor Day Weekend. Visitors can enjoy a combination of local culinary and enological delights at participating wineries throughout Clark County. At each stop, sample fresh local cuisine perfectly paired with wines—all within […]
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 great outing for all. Pouring at the event will be Southwest Washington’s very own Emanar Cellars, Heisen House Vineyards, Moulton Falls Winery, Olequa Cellars and […]
This Memorial Weekend, Sip Into Something Local
The Willamette Valley, Walla Walla and Hood River have their allures but did you ever stop to think about how things in your own backyard just don’t garner the attention they deserve? In case you missed it, Clark County is currently home to 18 wineries and tasting rooms—more than enough for a wine-packed weekend. Eleven […]
The 6th Annual North County Wine Run returns to Rusty Grape
On your mark, get set, runners begin your training for the 6th Annual North County Wine Run. On September 24, this destination run returns to Battle Ground’s Rusty Grape Vineyards. Enticing bling and a new feature make it bigger and better than ever. As in the past, a half marathon course anchors the day but […]
Find Romance on the SW Washington Wine Trail
It’s time, once again, to woo the object of your affection with wine, chocolate and romance. What better way to do that than by visiting award-winning wineries right in your own backyard? While ten area wineries formed an association in January, 17 SW Washington Wineries and tasting rooms are observing the traditional Wine and Chocolate Tasting […]