SEATTLE - Wild Ginger has been at the forefront of a number of delicious West Coast trends, so it makes sense for company wine director Cortney Lease to be leading another movement - pairing wine with burlesque. Restaurant owners Rick and Ann Yoder also operate The Triple Door, a dinner theater and lounge next door to their Asian restaurant and satay bar. And later this month, … [Read more...] about Seattle’s Triple Door pairs wine with burlesque
Oregon ranks No. 1 as wine-friendly state
A report from a new organization gave Oregon a No. 1 ranking and awarded the state an A+ grade as friendliest to wine consumers, while Idaho was ranked No. 12 and Washington came in at No. 15. The American Wine Consumer Coalition report rated all 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of being friendly to wine drinkers. Seven states and the District of … [Read more...] about Oregon ranks No. 1 as wine-friendly state
Palm Desert woman promotes Idaho wines
BOISE, Idaho - An ardent new promoter of Idaho's wine industry comes from an unlikely place - California's Coachella Valley. Mary Hurja, a former sales rep for Sonoma giant Jackson Family Wines, is a snowbird and a believer wanting to add to the buzz surrounding Idaho wines. Later this month, she'll launch the inaugural Idaho Food and Wine Festival in Boise. "It's an … [Read more...] about Palm Desert woman promotes Idaho wines
Oregon winemaker launches her own brand, tasting room
ASHLAND, Ore. - Linda Donovan, the winemaking talent behind many brands made in Southern Oregon, now is getting her name on the front of bottles. This week, she launched Linda Donovan Wines at her quaint tasting room framed by a bucolic setting in Ashland, Ore. The small lots she offers will not be offered through Pallet Wine Co., the bustling custom-crush facility the … [Read more...] about Oregon winemaker launches her own brand, tasting room
Pacific Northwest winemakers populate writer’s top 100 list
Pacific Northwest winemakers and vintners with close ties to the region made up 17 percent of IntoWine.com's recent list of Top 100 Most Influential U.S. Winemakers. Michael Cervin, a writer from California's Central Coast, developed the list for IntoWine.com. He's authored a series of travel books, most recently California Wine Country, and his résumé notes contributions to … [Read more...] about Pacific Northwest winemakers populate writer’s top 100 list