David Polite is a man of many titles. He is also an attorney by trade, a staunch Yamhill County resident, a conservative winemaker, a self-taught farmer, a natural salesman, an avid croquet player,...
Angela Prosper
Drifters: The Whale Cove Inn
One mile south of Depoe Bay, Oregon—the world’s smallest harbor, The Whale Cove Inn feels like a portal to a mystical place. The luxurious inn overlooks Oregon's only officially designated marine...
Grizzly Ciderworks Woodlander Cider
Originally billed as cider for beer drinkers (with a completely hopped cider line-up to boot), two-year-old Seattle cidery Grizzly Ciderworks is growing up and growing out with an expanded offering....
Herbal Liqueurs Hit the Market Hard
Once upon a time, herbal liqueurs were actually stuff of medicine. And the stuff of religion for that matter. (Take that, Christian Temperance Movement!) In the days when medicine was not flavored...
Bows & Arrows Coffee Roasters The Hathaway Espresso
When I walk into a café, there are a few key indicators that I look for, and what beans they’re brewing is one of the biggies. When I see bags of Bows & Arrows, I know I’m in a solid place. This...
Tasting Notes: Oregon Chardonnay
It should be mentioned right from the start that, by and large, I’m a big fan of the Oregon wine industry. Their ability to craft world-class Pinot Noir in a wide range of styles is impressive, and...