Mike I asked Wallowa Lake Fudge Company to give me some ideas of pairing fudge with wine because aren’t most of us looking for another reason to have a sweet dessert? They came up with a great list of pairings. Here is a list of their fine products. Milk Chocolate Fudge Pinot Noir or a lighter-bodied Merlot … Read more
Today Deschutes Brewery’s announced through their Twitter account that “The last of the Hop Henge is on the shelf, so get it while you can. Next up in the Bond St. Series: Hop in the Dark!” Hop Henge is a blend of carastan, crystal, and pale malts forms a biscuity characteristic that is muscular and … Read more
PINTS Everyday Coffee featuring Portland Roasting Company coffee, served hot or iced anyway you like it. PINTS also features Marsee Baking fresh pastries daily (They make a mean Marionberry scone!) Always served with a smile from two pleasant experienced baristas. All served in a sparkling shop that makes it perfect to linger. Stop by M-F … Read more
HOTLIPS Soda is made to worship the magnificent fruits and berries grown in the Pacific Northwest. With taste blasts and shifts in flavor, and surprising notes and harmonies, each sip tells the story of prime growing conditions and the hard work of growers. HOTLIPS Soda is real fruit soda, traditionally brewed. Picked-ripe fruit is cooked in open kettles, … Read more
Earth Winery: As one of Oregon’s wine pioneers, Dick Erath had always been as tenacious in his approach to Pinot as the Pinot grape is stubborn. The engineer-turned-viticulturist was first inspired to pursue winemaking in 1965 after an early garage experiment. After completing coursework at UC-Davis in 1968, Erath relocated his family from California to … Read more
“Ninkasi — named after the Sumerian goddess of brewing — is the seventh-largest brewery in Oregon after just four years and one of the fastest growing in the country. Its Total Domination IPA lives up to its name by being the best-selling 22-ounce bottle of beer in the state and among the top 10 … Read more
At best I will list 7 events tied in with Coffee, Wine, or Beer each week, and there is so much more going on. Below is just a small list of things coming up that you might be interested in. If you know of any events please leave them in the comments below or email … Read more
Spangler Vineyard’s 2007 Cabernet Franc took a Double-Gold Medal at the 2009 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition! In 2004 The Spangler Family moved to Southern Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, purchasing an established winery and vineyards. Old vine Cabernet Sauvignon, planted 1968-1971, is own-rooted and dry-farmed. All visitors park at the vineyard’s edge, enjoying the view of these old, … Read more
Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) is Portland’s first Eco-Brewpub to offer all organic handcrafted beers, fresh local ingredients, and a sustainable building with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Brewmaster Christian Ettinger has spent the past year and half constructing his “dream brewpub”. Hopworks has four distinct areas including a family friendly restaurant with play area, a vibrant … Read more
Public Domain Coffee has opened on the corner of Broadway and Alder in SW Portland. After some evenings of private parties and tastings (which is why my photos are from the outside) finally opens it doors. Coffee Bean International owns Public Domain. CBI started in a small town in Oregon as a small two-man storefront … Read more