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Founded in 1993 and just celebrating their 20th Anniversary, Duck Pond Cellars owns and operates 840 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows Duck Pond Cellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. Duck Pond Cellars is located on … Read more
“Neighborhoods are the sum total of the emotions, experiences, occasions, and coincidences of the folks who live in them.” Relish Gastropub is a new neighborhood restaurant in the Sellwood-Moreland area of Portland. Relish has a vision to be to be casual-upscale where the prices are affordable but the food is exceptional. You want beer? They … Read more
Founded in 2003, NW Wine Company was formed with the goal to provide a custom winegrowing facility that strives to produce quality fruit to wine. Using state-of-the-art winemaking tools, astute cooperage, small lot fermentations, and blending of craft wines, NW Wine Company works to produce amazing wines. NW Wine Co just bought two Willamette Valley … Read more
From Caravan Coffee – The Willamette Valley is dotted with wonderful wineries and the town of Newberg is home to many of them. Newberg is also the home of artisan coffee roaster Caravan Coffee. Our Roastmaster uses two San Franciscan to roast small batches of coffee in a 20 pound traditional drum. We ship our … Read more
I came across Noble Pig, a new vineyard, when I first started planning Pouregon. I love the logo, the name, and their story. Today they announced, after a long wait, they are finally selling their wine. (Please check out their food blog, absolutely delicious stuff.) Noble Pig is a small, family-owned vineyard and boutique winery specializing … Read more
“Do what you love and love what you do.” It’s a well-known recipe for happiness. For Trevin and Ginny Miller, that recipe combines their love of family, the pride in doing things themselves, the dream of owning their own business, and, of course, their enthusiasm for coffee. Coffee is a big part of the cultures … Read more
From Seufert Winery – Our winery bears the name Seufert (cy-fert) from the winemaker’s family. Owner and winemaker Jim Seufert is a 4th generation Oregonian and loves everything about Oregon. Jim’s family plays an integral role in the wines – from picking and processing grapes to selling the finished wine… it’s a family affair. Stop … Read more
I don’t know how reporters do it. How do they decide what part of a story is most important? How do they decide which part of a story is the lead? To talk about Southeast Grind Coffee House I am left with that problem. Do I start with Kacey who opened shop where a previous … Read more
Welcome to the old world palette and charm of Paschal Winery. Our superior handcrafted wines are noted for their complexity, robust bouquets and pleasing balance. Our hilltop vineyard site and traditional style of winemaking showcases the excellence of the Rogue Valley Appellation’s finest fruit. The story of Paschal began long ago, when Roy and Jill … Read more
Doesn’t that just roll off the tongue? Spunky Monkey House of Coffee. Spunky Monkey House of Coffee. Spunky Monkey House of Coffee. I love it! And one of my spies loves their coffee as well. Spunky Monkey Coffee Roasters is an independent coffee roaster, tea blender, and chai creator located in Portland, OR. We base … Read more