A Day of Rose' at Iris Vineyard
On June 11, to celebrate Rose’ Day, seven wineries came together on the patio at Iris Vineyard to pour their fines...
Wine Filtration 101-- Another Day of Winemaker Education
We recently spent another day lunching and learning how wine gets from the vine to the bottle. This time we worked with...
Grapevine Pruning 101-a lesson in vineyard management
What does pruning mean when it comes to wine grapes? Pruning is very important to grapevine management, as it can assist...
Cooking Culture -The Way to a Man's Heart
Last night we enjoyed an amazing event that brought together our love of wine, winemakers and wineries with the culture...
Bottling 101 at Bluebird Hill
It’s been a while since we’ve checked in, that’s certainly not because we haven’t been “wandering,” but because winter w...
A room with a view amid the vineyard
Bluebird Hill A short drive from Eugene Oregon in the small town of Alpine, a hidden gem awaits. Bluebird Hill Farms, B...
Winery ReDeux - Willamette Valley Vineyards does not disappoint
Several years ago, we made our first visit to Willamette Valley Vineyards. We have not been back since, but recently we...
Cheese and Wine, a Match for the Ages
There is no better marriage than wine and cheese (except, perhaps, Neal and me). Add to that one of our favorite winerie...
At the Intersection of Wine and Gratitude
Most people who know me know that I have had a practice of gratitude with my BFF for over 15 years. We exchange a list o...
A Day in the Grape-Heavy Vines
Autumn in the vineyard What an amazing feeling early Thursday morning arriving at Walnut Ridge Winery in Junction City,...