Whether you’re enjoying an intimate dinner with your sweetheart, or a night out with ladies, Valentine’s Day is a day for indulging in dessert. Not sure what to pair with your favorite sweet treat? Here are some suggestions feature some of our favorite PNW wines! Pinot Noir What’s Valentine’s Day without a little chocolate? Enjoying…
A Convo with Nicholas Games, Co-Owner of Maison La Belle Vie Winery As part of our Palisade, Colorado Wine Trail series, The Grapevine sat down with Nicholas Games, owner of Maison La Belle Vie Winery, which he co-owns with his wife, Holly. Maison La Belle Vie, meaning “House of Beautiful Life”, was established in 2004 and…
A Toast to Thanksgiving: Wines For Every Celebration Thanksgiving looks different for everyone – there is no “one wine fits all”. Whether you are braving the crowds to fly home to family or hosting your own gathering this year, we have the perfect wine for you. For the one staying in the city this year…
3 wine clubs to join this November Holidays bring celebration and togetherness, and with that comes wine. Whether you’re stocking your personal collection in preparation for hosting or starting to think of the perfect gift for a loved one, there’s no better time to turn to wine clubs. With access to exclusive bottles, member experiences,…
You can learn a lot about wine when you ask the right questions. The thing is – how do you know the right questions to ask if you’re still new to the world of wine? Wine shops are accessible and the people who run them are extremely knowledgeable. Wines are hand-picked, often with selections from…
Four Wines to Chill out with This Summer As someone who grew up in Washington state, I will always be partial to a full-bodied red – but it’s summer. I’m a seasonal eater, a seasonal dresser, a seasonal decorator, and a seasonal wine drinker. My favorites currently include anything effervescent, bright in color and flavor,…
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A Brief Convo on Latino Representation and Accessibility in Wine With Latina Winemaker Nancy Ulloa Having grown up in a Mexican household, Nancy Ulloa of Ulloa Cellars has always been aware of the lack of accessibility that latinos have to the wine world. Today, she actively works to bring latinos into the conversation by making…
A Convo with Caitlin Mueller: Events & Hospitality Coordinator For our first Women in Wine Wednesday feature, Caitlin Mueller, Events & Hospitality Coordinator at a family-run winery in Paso Robles shares what she loves about her job – and how she got there. “I was one of the only girls at my first internship and…
The Woman Winemaking Duo of Guardian Cellars Katie O’Brien, 54, and Lauryn Ness, 26, are the powerhouse production team at Guardian cellars in Washington State, responsible for making 10,000 cases a year. Guardian Cellars is owned by Jerry Riener, cop and head winemaker, and Jennifer Sullivan, reporter and “tasting room referee.” Lauryn Ness (left) and Katie…