COMMENTARY

What’s Up, Doc?

Seeing the doctor is not always fun, but it’s a fundamental right.

Borda is Better

Ranking wines is serious business and demands better system

Second to One

Pinot Noir reigns in Oregon, but where do other varieties rank?

Decant, You Can

“I love wine, so for my birthday, people tend to get me lots of wine stuff. This year, someone gave me a decanter. What wines are best for decanting? What is the best way to get the wine into the ...

In at the Beginning

Iconic restaurateur has been an Oregon wine advocate since ’77

Power Tasting Tips

Preparation, strategy give wine tasters more fuel for the task

IPNC Celebrates 25 Years

International Pinot Noir Celebration marks silver with style

Check, Please!

By Hilary Berg, OWP Editor Going out to eat with a toddler can be a recipe for disaster In this, OWP’s Restaurant and Food Issue, I’d like to think back to when eating out was a pleasure. My ...

Spice Advice

“I tend to cook with a lot of spice and heat, especially during the summer. Can you recommend wines that will go well with that type of food and still be refreshing summer drinks at the same time?” - Tom ...

Gettin’ with The Times

The New York Times chief wine critic chews the fat with OWP

Red, White and Green

Sustainability continues to be Oregon wine’s passion, identity

Get Greener to Get Green

CRC urges wineries to reduce emissions and increase payback

Having a Brand Time

Emerging mega-wine marketer rooted in Northwest

Old Versus New World

“I hear a lot of people talk about “Old World” and “New World” wines. I feel like I should know what that means, but I don’t. Can you explain the differences?” - Mark ...

Hitting All the Right Notes

Nishimoto voices passion for wine and music

Will Work for Music

Music is essential to life, as is oxygen, water, food (and wine)

Reader Letter: Travelers, Beware

There They Go Again

Beer and wine wholesalers trot out HR 1161 after 5034’s demise

CorkSniffers

by Jennifer Cossey “Why do some people smell the cork when they buy a bottle of wine in a restaurant?”- Doug (Portland) People smell the cork because they think it’s a way to tell if ...

Foodie for Thought

Anne Zimmerman talks food, books, blogs and bottles

Sights Set on Summer

Whether by bike or Benz, take in the season’s stunning scenery.