Join us for Malbec in The City! - a fabulous wine tasting event happening on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Castaway Portland on NW 18th Avenue in beautiful Portland. Indulge in a delightful afternoon filled with the rich flavors and aromas of Malbec, the famous red wine varietal. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or simply curious about exploring new tastes, this … [Read more...] about Malbec in the City
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McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
The annual McMinnville Wine + Food Classic gathers thousands of people from all over the Pacific Northwest at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in celebration of Oregon wine and food. 2024’s event welcomes returning favorites as well as new producers, including 50+ of the region’s best wineries and a variety of chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artists, artisans, and … [Read more...] about McMinnville Wine + Food Classic
Despite wine industry doomsayers, 24th Platinum Awards lead to 230 delicious stories
As someone who has followed, written and tasted some of the best that the Pacific Northwest wine industry has offered in the past 25 years, it is disappointing and occasionally maddening to read some of the headlines written recently. That’s why it is uplifting — albeit time-consuming — to share the delicious news from our 24th annual Platinum Awards, which dominates the … [Read more...] about Despite wine industry doomsayers, 24th Platinum Awards lead to 230 delicious stories
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards tops Platinum Awards with 99-point Grüner Veltliner
A year ago, Stephen Reustle won a trio of Platinums Awards for Grüner Veltliner, as both the 2021 Green Lizard and the 2021 Hefeabzug earned Double Platinums and received 97 and 96 points, respectively, followed by the 2020 Hefeabzug. Acclaim and gold medals for his interpretations of the Austrian grape he grows in Oregon’s Umpqua Valley are consistently achieved across the … [Read more...] about Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards tops Platinum Awards with 99-point Grüner Veltliner
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2022 Estate Selection Hefeabzug Grüner Veltliner, Umpqua Valley $34
Stephen Reustle’s expression of Grüner Veltliner that spends time on the lees — hefeabzug translates to yeast-aged — offers scents of sea breeze, crushed oyster shells, timothy hay and Mandarin orange peel, leading to a palate filled with a melange of citrus, slate and Granny Smith apple. Reustle’s success in the vineyard and the following for his program has paved the way for … [Read more...] about Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards 2022 Estate Selection Hefeabzug Grüner Veltliner, Umpqua Valley $34