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Incredible Edibles
“No two gardens are the same. No two days are the same in one garden,” penned the preeminent wine writer Hugh Johnson. The allure of gardens is undeniable. The kitchen garden insatiable. What other world seduces all of our senses so completely? Especially now, as inspired chefs from wine country to city center accent their fare with flowers.
Draksavana Yoga
Certified yoga instructor and sommelier Jennifer Cossey is leading a series of yoga classes, Draksavana (vineyard in Sanskrit) Yoga, through the remainder of the summer and into the first part of fall. ...
Wesselman Returns to IPNC Helm
Amy Wesselman, co-owner of Westrey Wines, has once again been appointed executive director of the International Pinot Noir Celebration. Wesselman led the organization from 1999 to 2008. She will return ...
Tweet This
A group of 50 active Twitter users gathered at Del Rio Vineyards in Gold Hill on July 16 to respond to tweeted trivia questions, win prizes and let their followers share the fun. Del Rio gave the adults ...
In Memoriam: Harvey Shafer
The Oregon Wine industry is saddened by the passing on Aug. 6 of a true Oregon wine pioneer, Harvey Shafer, founder of Shafer Vineyard Cellars. When the Shafer family started their business in 1973, neither ...
Restaurant Redux
Portland’s Vino Paradiso has reimagined itself, starting with its name. Founder/owner Timothy Nishimoto and new co-owner Todd O’Connor recently held a contest to choose its new moniker. The ...
Licensed to Wine
On Aug. 5, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber signed into law a bill that allows Oregon to begin offering a wine specialty license plate to state motorists. The plates will cost $30 more than a standard Oregon ...
Explore, Tour and Taste
As harvest nears, meet the winemakers and growers of the Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge wine growing appellations for winery and vineyard open houses during the fourth annual Labor Day Weekend “Explore, ...
New Division
The latest addition to Portland’s ever-growing list of wineries is Division Winemaking Company. Owners Tom and Kate Monroe recently debuted Division 2010 Rosé of Pinot Noir, of which only ...
Cruise In, Cowgirl Up
Rodeo queens, classic cars and Oregon wine combine to create a fantastic weekend at Laurel Ridge Winery on Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since 2005, owner Susan Teppola and staff have welcomed car owners ...
Best of Oregon Wine Awards
Best of Oregon Food & Wine Festival is pleased to announce the results of its first Best of Oregon Wine Awards competition, held July 11 at Portland’s El Gaucho Restaurant. Wineries participating ...
Bounty of Benton
The third annual Bounty of Benton County, Sept. 2–4, features unique views, tastes and experiences. Participants can purchase a passport to tour the 21 “sights,” which include wineries, ...
Co-op Uncorks Club
The venerable Ashland Food Co-op, 237 N. First St., has launched an events-driven wine club headed by respected wine “edutainer” Beverly McKenzie. The annual club fee is $35 to $50, and there ...
Nitty Gritty
Dirt Man
Rick Trumbull is a 21st century agrarian and very much a part of the reenergized sustainability movement. Sporting a lengthy mustache framing a confident smile, Trumbull has a Foghorn Leghorn feel about him. When he talks about soil, his arms tremble with excitement and often can’t resist the urge to get a little muddy.
