Tag Archives: wine
Burnt Bridge Cellars rolls out Thursday Happy Hour
Burnt Bridge Cellars, Vancouver’s only urban winery, rolled out their first Thursday Happy Hour back on January 26. You asked and they answered. In response to numerous requests, Burnt Bridge will now be open from 4-9 p.m. every Thursday and extend discounted glass pours, to boot. Opening in November of 2010, Burnt Bridge started […]
Ugly Christmas sweater party at Pomeroy Cellars tomorrow
Looking for another excuse to don that ghastly Christmas sweater before putting it away for another year? Snuggle into that toasty heap of yarn and head over the river and through the woods to Pomeroy Cellars tomorrow. On Sunday, December 18th from 3-5 p.m. Pomeroy Cellars is hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party and you […]
Last day to pick up wines at Olequa Cellars until 2017
Today from noon-5 p.m. is the last day to pick up wines at Olequa Cellars until they reopen in the new year! Their unassuming tasting room is always cozy and inviting and winemaker, Brian Tansy, loves to share his fleet of beautifully-crafted whites and reds with every palate of wine drinker; from the novice to […]
Wine down ideas for the weekend
First Friday is upon the County once again. Downtown Vancouver, Battle Ground, Ridgefield and Camas will be rolling out their pre-holiday best and festive spots will be numerous. Get a jump start on the holiday season and enjoy it for a full two months! Start Christmas shopping early at The French Door. Joyeux Noel – […]
From launch pad to crush pad: Vidon Vineyard wines take flight
The wine industry is filled with people making this highly stylized profession their second act. Not surprisingly, many of them are Type A personalities who crave the craftsmanship and personalization that come with the vintner designation. Alas, it is true that you can take the boy out of the country but you can’t take the […]
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 […]
Youngberg Hill magical romantic escape
Let’s play the Willamette Valley version of six degrees of separation. Youngberg Hill, the destination winery “on the hill” in McMinnville, was planted in vines by Ken Wright in 1989—mere months before I met the man who was to be my husband. Seven years later, the first wines carrying the Youngberg Hill Vineyards label were […]
Vansterdam Cellars Announces Availability of Roach Clip Red
Gary Gougér of Gougér Cellars Releases Second Wine Label Ridgefield— Roach Clip Red — August 19th Vansterdam Cellars announced immediate availability of Roach Clip Red – a red table wine with a great funny label. “This is my first in a series of wines guaranteed to make you smile,” said Gary Gouger, owner at Vansterdam […]
Historic Grant House hosts first Farm to Fort dinner
On Monday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. The Grant House will host a Farm to Fort dinner, partnering with local restaurateurs, wineries and farms for what promises to be the culinary event of the year. Working with the Vancouver Farmer’s Market and Wine and Food Society of Clark County, The Grant House has organized an […]
Yamill Carlton winery is confirmation that struggle breeds strength
Years ago my husband and I entered Bologna by rental car with no GPS. After several genuine attempts to locate our accommodations and the kindness of strangers, we pulled over to call our host. When I described where we were, she proclaimed in a frantic voice softened by a melodic Italian accent, “Is impossible!” Initially, […]