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Liquor/Wine/Beer
Beer Crawling on the Orange MAX Line
An Orange MAX line beer crawl from downtown Portland to Milwaukie.
Small is Beautiful for Oregonโs Winemakers
Most of Oregonโs wineries are small. Over 70 percent of the stateโs wineries produce fewer than 5,000 cases a year (thereโs 12 bottles to a case). There are manyโcall them micro-producersโthat work with 1,000 cases or less. These are great places to find not only good-value wines, but some of the most ambitious. Often irreverent, […]
The Enchantment (and Occasional Bummer) of Old Wine
Old wine, expectations, and one big disappointment
Arden Wine Bar & Kitchen and the Interplay of Flavors
With a four-course prix-fixe menu, Arden finds the right symbioses between food and pairing.
From Underdog to Idol: Getting to Know Gamay in 10 Chapters
Show some love for Gamay.
Thinking Too Hard About Pรฉt-nats
Meet Champagne’s hip, naturally sparkling younger sister.
Discovering Hood Riverโs Winery Gems
Meet Oregon’s up-and-coming wine country.
Respect my Authority! The Debate Over Natural Wines
What’s all the fuss over natural wines?
The Future of Oregon Wine: It Ainโt Pinot
It’s time we make room for more grape variety, experts say.
Rescuing Port From its Crusty Traditions
Demystifying Port.
An Ode to Dad Wines
Revisiting some wine classics.
