NEWBERG, Ore. - Allen Routt of The Painted Lady Restaurant in Newberg, Ore., returns to the famed James Beard House next month to prepare a special dinner, but his fans in the Willamette Valley can taste it without traveling to the Big Apple. On Sunday, June 2, Routt will prepare at his restaurant that same six-course meal - paired with the same Anderson Family Vineyard … [Read more...] about Oregon’s ‘Newbergundian’ chef to return to James Beard House
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British Columbia wine wins Northwest Wine Summit
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A British Columbia icewine won top honors last week at the 18th annual Northwest Wine Summit. Lang Vineyards' 2011 Riesling Icewine from British Columbia's Okanagan Valley was deemed the top wine out of nearly 800 entries. Lang, which touts itself as the province's first farmgate winery, was opened in 1990 by Guenther Lang. He and his wife, Kristina, … [Read more...] about British Columbia wine wins Northwest Wine Summit
Westport Winery to create 40-acre arboretum on Washington coast
ABERDEEN, Wash. - One of Washington's most innovative wineries is adding another level of complexity to its operation by creating an arboretum. Westport Winery, halfway between Aberdeen and the coastal town of Westport, purchased 40 acres of land last year from Rayonier, a forest products company. It is across the highway from Blain and Kim Roberts' winery, vineyard, farm, … [Read more...] about Westport Winery to create 40-acre arboretum on Washington coast
First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
NEWBERG, Ore. — Lifelong luxury hotelier Pierre Zreik has spent much of his career in the Willamette Valley, and it seems as if the acclaimed Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg will keep him in Oregon wine country well beyond the resort’s fourth anniversary in September. “We are surrounded by close to 200 wineries,” said Zreik, the resort’s managing director. “Oregon has … [Read more...] about First employee of Allison Inn fits elegantly in Oregon wine country
Maryhill Winery announces 2013 summer concerts
GOLDENDALE, Wash. - Maryhill Winery today announced its 2013 concert lineup. The Washington winery's concert season kicks off July 14 with Counting Crows and the Wallflowers. The latter is fronted by Jakob Dylan, son of Bob Dylan. Tickets range in price from $50 to $96 On Aug. 17, '70s group Daryl Hall and John Oates will play at Maryhill. Tickets range in price from $49 … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery announces 2013 summer concerts