Today is Cinco De Mayo! Happy Independence Day Mexico! They have the May 5th which is really similar to our July 4th. How awesome! Well, not exactly. Contrary to popular belief in America, mostly pushed by bars like Hallmark creates holidays, Cinco De Mayo isn’t about Mexico’s independence. It is in reference to a short … Read more
If you know this brand this might me too easy so let’s see how good you guys are. Reply in the comments with your guesses. Well done, it took about 2 seconds for the answer to come in. Willamette Valley Vineyards. Image #2 Here is my second scrambled image. This one is just the label. … Read more
Pouregon celebrated it’s official birthday on Sunday May 1st. While Pouregon in one form or another existed long before that, May 1st was the official launch day. For the first 12 days I created four posts a day. That’s a ride to Burnoutville. So I backed off and just did four posts a day five … Read more
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