Vivacity Spirits takes the title as Willamette Valley's first female-owned microdistillery—one of five in the nation, to be exact. Caitlin Prueitt and her business partner and spouse, Chris Neumann,...
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Leah Jørgensen Cellars 2013 Blanc de Cabernet Franc
The wine press—myself included—enjoys preaching about the essential balance of art and science in winemaking. However, at the end of the day, someone or something has to sell the product, oftentimes...
We Dig: Hunker Down with Winter Ales
You can feel it in the air—winter is coming. And so are the seasonal beer releases: those dark and roasted brews that grace frosty glasses for good cheer. Perfect to pair with the inevitable turkey,...
Dundee Hills Distilling Co. Brandy
Torii Mor Winery, named to evoke an image of a “beautiful gate to the earth,” specializes in handcrafting elegant and refined Pinot Noir that echoes the spirit of its Burgundy ancestry and earthy...
La Crema 2013 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
California-based Jackson Family Wines and its La Crema winery have been exploring cool-climate vineyards for the past 30 years, developing the depth in the grapes that go in to the Chardonnay and...
In Preview: ¡Salud!, The Premier Oregon Pinot Noir Auction
Willamette Valley’s ¡Salud! is exactly what you might think: a celebration and toast to good health. Of course, an effective toast calls for something to toast with, so naturally, the...