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Fine-Tuned Talent
Jay Somers Harmonizes Passion for Making Wine and Music
For most winemakers, the aha moment usually occurs during crush in a foreign land or while sipping a bottle as old as the winemaker. Jay Somers felt it while Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Cosmos Factory spun dizzyingly on his family turntable, conducting an extended clinic in classic rock.
No F*#@ing Merlot ... But Great Theater
“Sideways,” the multiple award-winning film based on the book by Rex Pickett, has been adapted for the stage and debuted at Ruskin Group Theatre Co. in Santa Monica, Calif., on May 18. Performances ...
Sauvignon Blanc Festival Fun
The seventh annual premier Oregon Festival of Sauvignon Blanc, set for July 14, is changing venue this year. Instead of Patricia Green Cellars, the event will be held at J. Christopher Winery. This ...
Paulée Now Open
Named after the Burgundy’s annual harvest festival, bringing together winemakers, cellar workers, farmers and the wine country community, Paulée hopes to do the same with its dedication to ...
Main Street Event
In the village tradition, Forest Grove will close Main Street, July 28, for its annual gourmet event, The Main Course. With a backdrop of historic buildings and the Pacific University campus, the ...
APPropos Oregon
Combining the editorial content of noted wine writer Katherine Cole of The Oregonian with the convenience of a mobile application, Oregon Wine, The App is now available for download for $2.99 in the iTunes ...
Full-Bodied Wine Experience
Athletic adventures entice tasters and tourists
Roman philosopher and statesman Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote, “Things that are hard to bear are sweet to remember.” An appropriate quote for the fun-filled, athletic events dotting this summer’s wine country calendar.
B&B Bounty
A wealth of bed and breakfast options await tourists in Oregon’s Yamhill Valley
If you’re planning a trip to the Yamhill Valley, home to more wineries than any other part of the state, you must explore the overnight option of a bed and breakfast, adding to your overall experience.
Tagged for Wine Country?
By Ossie Bladine As of May 14, Oregon drivers can now purchase wine country license plates for an ongoing $30 surcharge. The plates were approved during the state’s 2011 legislative session ...
