Tag Archives: wine tasting
SE Wine Collective launches new monthly tasting group
SOUTHEAST WINE COLLECTIVE LAUNCHES NEW MONTHLY TASTING GROUP Gather with wine pros and lovers alike in 2017 for a monthly in depth exploration of wine regions and styles from around the world PORTLAND Ore. (January 5, 2017), Resolved to learn a new skill this year? Kick the year off by learning the ins and […]
Riesling’s sweet spot
Back in July the Northwest really was invaded…by International Riesling Foundation-sponsored or inspired events with a goal to bring recognition to this oft-misunderstood grape. Consumers have for years regarding Riesling as a cheap wine with a sweet profile best reserved for entry-level wine drinkers. Sadly, that was never the intent. This versatile grape, which hails […]
Wine & Culinary Center welcoming spot in Yakima Valley
Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center opened their public tasting room in 2014 but I admit that I’d been remiss in visiting. This past May, while in the area for a conference, my husband treated me to an early birthday stop. It was one of those hot Eastern Washington days so we took respite […]
October 22nd: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: OurBar in Washougal is hosting their October Tiny Kitchen Dinners Thu, Oct 22, Fri, Oct 23, Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30. These intimate 8-course dinners will focus on Italian cuisine with highly-recommended Italian wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. This 2 ½ hour dinner begins at 7 p.m. […]
October 15th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: OurBar in Washougal is hosting their October Tiny Kitchen Dinners Thu, Oct 15, Fri, Oct 16, Thu, Oct 22, Fri, Oct 23, Thu, Oct 29 and Fri, Oct 30. These intimate 8-course dinners will focus on Italian cuisine with highly-recommended Italian wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle. This 2 […]
September 24th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: Chehalis Valley Wine Tour – Sat, Sep 26-Sun, Sep 27 from 11 am-6 pm come out for the 8th Annual tour of six Chehalis Valley wineries. $20 includes a tasting at each stop or make a night of it with a $155 passport that includes lodging, passes and shuttle service. OurBar in Washougal […]
September 17th: The weekly wine down for Clark County and beyond
Upcoming events/festival: CouvFest NW – Sat, Sep 19-Sun, Sep 20 Dance to the beat of over 15 bands on two stages at this 5th Annual downtown Vancouver block party which features local wines—Burnt Bridge Cellars and Purple Star Wines; brews— Loowit, Heathen, Dirty Hands Brewing, Trap Door Brewing and Mt Tabor; vendors and restaurants […]
Evergreen Wine Cellar’s Italian tasting tonight, Latte da’s wine bar reopening and the Oregon Historical Society’s wine exhibit.
Tonight Evergreen Wine Cellar is hosting a tasting of 8 Italian wines paired with wine-appropriate small bites of olives, spaghetti, blue cheese and chocolate. The event is from 5-8 p.m. with a $5 per person fee. Evergreen Wine Cellar opened March of 2008 and owner, Pam Robertson, particularly enjoys using her food and wine pairing […]