Topic: wine

Ok, I admit it, the car show was fun. It was nice to talk with friends there and look at some of the cars. I also enjoyed the parade of moms and dads with their kids in jogger strollers who were engaged in some sort of criterium through the shopping center. At one level I can understand why a shopping center like Bridgeport Village presents a good workout space for parents with small kids. It...

Since N and I are enjoying the popular "staycation" this summer, a wine tasting trip to Willamette Valley Vineyards seemed like the perfect late afternoon excursion on a warm day. We settled into our chosen spots at the bar and decided on the $6 reserve tasting -- 6 wines and we each receive a glass of our choice to take home. As long as you arrive well before closing (6 PM), you can stay and...

bistro corlisebistro corlise has a happy hour menu with $5 appetizers and $5 glasses of wine. We've visited bistro corlise before and had a great dinner. Since our last visit they have made some nice changes to the atmosphere. If you haven't been to bistro corlise yet, go for some happy hour items to get a feel for the place and you'll probably end up staying for dinner. We sat at the bar and...

I love it when I find a wine that consists primarily of a varietal that is not main stream, overly marketed, or over-hyped. Cabernet Franc has always held its appeal in the hearts of European educated enophiles from here...

If you've been reading the blog, you'd know that tonight is the Portland Picks for Men singles event, benefitting the Oregon Trail Chapter. I'm told that there will be tons of smart, stylish gentlemen and ladies there...oh, and Robin and I will be going as well. (JUST KIDDING! Robin and I are both incredibly smart and stunningly stylish. Seriously. You'll want to come just to meet us.) If...the details, here they are: What: PPFM Singles Night When: Friday, Aug. 8 at 6 pm Where: Vicinato Wine Bar, 4605 NE Fremont St. Cost:...

(Bend, OR) Following on the heels of its popular Wednesday beer tastings in June and July, the Blacksmith Restaurant + Bar + Lounge turns its attention to a world tour of the fruit of the vine this month. Join the Blacksmith’s sommelier Kevin Gilman for a wine lovers’ study group in the Anvil Room every Hump Day. Here's the line up: Aug 6 = Sparkling Wines of the World Aug 13 =...