Cocktail Club Notes | Fall 2018
Hey guys, hope you are all enjoying the cocktail club thus far. This month I thought it would be cool to try something different. Instead of using large format bottles, I decided to use a...
Oh Hello, Pinot Country
Nestled between the Coastal and Cascade Ranges, the Willamette Valley is the agricultural home of northern Oregon. Driving southwest from Portland, the valley is punctuated by a succession of rolling hills, which were islands dotting...
Let's Talk About Scotch, Scotchy Scotch Scotch
It is hard to argue with Scotsman when they tell you that Scotch is the best form of whisky. The subtleties, the vast range of styles, and the sheer number of distilleries and bottlers make...
White Burgundy, A History
There is a reason some people have dedicated their lives to understanding each and every nuance of white Burgundy. Once you’re hooked on white Burgundy, there’s no going back. The Chardonnay grape is capable of...
Reflections on Father’s Day
My dad was a meat and potatoes kind of gourmand. Growing up, pot roasts, briskets, roast duck, beef tongue, stuffed veal leg, steaks, and stews were meals I can remember repeatedly being enjoyed by him....
Red, White & Rosé Wines for Memorial Day
If Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, then it's a great day to remember some new delicious wines I've tasted recently. If you are planning a picnic, or hanging out on the deck or...