Best of 2015: The Oregon Chardonnay Clone Wars
Staff writer and Pacific Northwesterner Mary Cressler explores the controversial nature of discussing Oregon's clones of Chardonnay in this piece from March.
Prosecco risotto: A unique pairing from Conegliano
For me, one way to preserve the memory of a trip is learning how to make a dish that closely replicates something tasted at the source.
Exploring epicurean experiences: 5 Oregon wineries with restaurants
These Oregon wineries are developing full food programs to go alongside their wines.
Comté and the terroir of cheese
Comté has just as rich a history and strict standards of production as the wine regions surrounding it. This cheese, like the most important wine regions of France, has true terroir.
The Oregon Chardonnay Clone Wars
Oregon’s controversial history with chardonnay clones culminated into one question earlier this month: do clones matter when it comes to chardonnay?
A Sparkling Wine Movement in the Pacific Northwest
"Sparkling wine is the pinnacle of winemaking. It’s very difficult to make a really exciting sparkling wine. It’s one of the holy grails of winemaking! It’s a very tough thing to get right."
Donnafugata and the New Western Sicily
I’m not going to lie, before heading to western Sicily earlier this month I had my reservations. There seemed to be a prevailing opinion on the region reflected in comments like, “enjoy those volcano wines,” to...
Farmers in the desert: the Horse Heaven Hills AVA
It's not a region known for lavish wineries or tasting rooms, though I it is home to some of the most important vineyard land in Washington State.