Reputations are hard to change. That goes for wineries as much as for people, and for the ones in the Northwest who might not be happy with how they’re viewed, figuring out a way to change people’s...
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We Dig: Island Livin’ Wineries
Those who live in rainy territories aren’t picky when it comes to getaways. But as full-fledged heat-infused vacays aren’t always an option, we know wine tasting can be just as satisfyingly...
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...
Blasted Church OMG 2011 Sparkling Wine
Blasted Church is not a winery of conformity. With creative, edgy and borderline controversial animation decorating the bottle labels, this Okanagan Valley winery pushes the boundaries of...
Getting to Know: Chef Sager Small of Woodward Canyon Winery Reserve House
In May, Buick invited a group of writers to visit the Walla Walla Valley, chauffeuring us around in brand new vehicles. The first stop was Woodward Canyon, which recently upped their culinary game...
Tasting Room Etiquette
As I’m sure you all recall, last time I spoke a bit about how “tasting room culture” has become an intrinsic part of the Northwest wine industry. Yet one question remained largely unanswered: what...