In the case of winemaking, where there was fire, there is now smoke. Part of the life of wine nerds involves chasing down particular years that a certain kind of wine was super good—an equation that involves everything from the weather, to the soil, to the techniques used by the winemakers when they put it […]
Division Wines
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Lay Your Chardonnay Fears to Rest
The Buttery Beast Can Be Fresh, Lean, and Delicious
The buttery beast can be fresh, lean, and delicious.
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Rescuing Port From its Crusty Traditions
Port Wine Is Much More Than a Rich Man’s Extravagance
Demystifying Port.
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East European Wines on the Rise
Obscure Wines That Might Just Blow Your Mind
East European wines on the rise
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The Best Bars for Beer, Wine, and Cocktails in Portland
Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER The Commons Brewery, 630 SE Belmont & Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway If you’re not just here for our famously hoppy suds, […]
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When Lava and Wine Mix
Here’s What Happens When Lava and Wine Mix
Here’s what happens when lava and wine mix.
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Gamay: The Comeback Kid
Go Beyond Beaujolais Nouveau
Long reviled, Gamay is quickly becoming wine’s comeback kid.