I certainly didn’t expect the personalized Washington Wine Country specialty license plate that I applied for on the first day they were available — Dec. 16, 2022 — to arrive in time for Christmas. So its July 30, 2023 arrival to my mailbox received a celebration. Yeah, the process took more than seven months, but I’m tickled to be driving around as a … [Read more...] about A Vine Start: My winding road to a WA Wine Country license plate
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Rising Stars: Queer Wine Fest rainbow continues to grow in Dundee Hills
DAYTON, Ore. — Remember the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game? The theory was that everyone in Hollywood was connected to Kevin Bacon via six connections. When I worked for Hope Moore at her Heaven’s Cave Cellars in Prosser, Wash., we had a Barbera named Two Degrees because a shared love of wine reduced the degrees of separation between people to two steps. I was … [Read more...] about Rising Stars: Queer Wine Fest rainbow continues to grow in Dundee Hills
Wine, wine cocktails, good spirit pour out at Iris Vineyards Wine Bar
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Pamela Frye and her Iris Vineyards project, led by Aaron Lieberman, have earned a reputation beyond the Willamette Valley for award-winning wines. Now, they are creating a stir in the Eugene suburb of Springfield with the Iris Vineyards Wine Bar & Cocktails, which also tempts guests with wine-based cocktails. Imagine a supple Manhattan or crisp … [Read more...] about Wine, wine cocktails, good spirit pour out at Iris Vineyards Wine Bar
Somm-turned-journalist Zach Geballe lends Seattle perspective to VinePair
SEATTLE — The son of a professional cook and the stepson of a restaurateur, Zach Geballe has been immersed in the Pacific Northwest food and beverage culture since childhood. “Food was a very big part of my family life,” Geballe says. “At a young age I was encouraged to try new things, including a sip of beer or wine.” This early introduction to an array of flavors and … [Read more...] about Somm-turned-journalist Zach Geballe lends Seattle perspective to VinePair
Airfield Estates Winery soars with Sauvignon Blanc from Yakima Valley
SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Third-generation winegrower Marcus Miller knew the style of Sauvignon Blanc he wanted for his family’s customers at Airfield Estates Winery, and it would need to start with growing grapes that evoked memories of his time in the famed region of Marlborough. “Making Sauvignon Blanc has been a passion of mine ever since the vintage I spent working harvest in … [Read more...] about Airfield Estates Winery soars with Sauvignon Blanc from Yakima Valley