MJ Skegg

This friendly wine bar/bottle shop makes for a neat neighborhood spot, with seating for a dozen, and a nice selection of regional and European wines to sift through. But it’s especially worth a trip at weekends for their tastings, which are FREE; they even provide an excellent plate of cheese and crackers to go along. […]

If you follow wine trends you’ll know that Georgian wines are A THING at the moment. If you don’t, then all you need to know is that this country is producing some incredible wine. Les Caves wine bar’s Georgian wine experience next week has already sold out, but there’s still a chance to discover the […]

It may look like a beige nightmare, but it actually tastes great I’m liking the Bar at Park Avenue Fine Wines right now. Apart from the wine list, there are two main attractions. 1. ‘Guess the flight’ (on Tuesdays). Three mystery wines are poured—your job is to name the grape and region. The flight is […]

Come to McMinnville, they’re saying. It’s Wine & Dine Month. For the rest of February, tasting room fees are $10 and restaurants are running special prix fixe menus and promotions. Okay, I’m in. I like the place, its winsome historic center and unassuming nature. There are some two dozen wineries in town or within easy […]

Alan Weiner Photography Good grief, another brunch spot? Yes! But this is good brunch, Spanish-influenced brunch, a little bit different brunch. Beginning this weekend Bar Case Vale will be offering their new morning menu from 10 am, Saturday and Sunday. I tried a few dishes at a soft opening event and they were exciting in […]

Don’t bother with the whole Valentine’s dinner date thing (it’s basically amateur night and the very worst time to visit a restaurant). Instead head to Natty by Nature, a wine bar pop up that also features food from the fine folks at Tourant and a soundtrack of classic hip-hop from the ’80s and ’90s. Run […]

There’s the opportunity this Sunday to get clued up on one of Oregon’s up-and-coming red grapes, Tempranillo. Well-known in Spain, particularly in wines from Rioja, it’s becoming a major player in Southern Oregon where the wines have been recognized for their quality. Bigger and more structured than Pinot Noir, they can also be elegant and […]