How to Read a Shelf Talker
And other strategies for picking new wines from Wine Folly

“I served in restaurants, and I was one of those people who asked, ‘Do you want red or white, lighter or bolder?’” says Madeline Puckette, … Continue reading
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“I served in restaurants, and I was one of those people who asked, ‘Do you want red or white, lighter or bolder?’” says Madeline Puckette, … Continue reading
Sitting 15 miles west of Junction City, Antiquum Farm bursts with life. In the spring, this gorgeous site, nestled in the foothills of the Coast … Continue reading
For lots of people, wine tasting means driving long distances to the countryside to bucolic wineries like King Estate or LaVelle Vineyards. But in the … Continue reading
Wine has been around for 7,500 to 10,000 years — scientists dither — probably starting with the harvest of wild grapes. The juice fermented and, … Continue reading
Across the wine-y world, Oregon is recognized for its cool climate, hugely hospitable to growing the pinot noir grape, considered by many wine-lovers to be … Continue reading
March is Wine Month in Washington (that state north of ours). Unless you have a passion for wine, that fact is not very important. If … Continue reading
Brian McWhorter Conductor of Eugene’s OrchestraNext and a professor of trumpet at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance Close call between Rye … Continue reading
Crystal Gerig has three rules for successful bartending: Fake it until you make it. Being able to multitask is huge. And be aware of everyone. … Continue reading
To our squealing delight, craft distilleries are on the rise. In the last six months, a number of brand-new spirit operations have popped up in … Continue reading
In President Benito Tweety’s post-truth, “alternate-facts” world, it probably doesn’t matter if we reported a story with some misleading information in January’s “Wine Label Whimsy,” … Continue reading