Wine
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Love the Wine You’re With

Local oenophiles share their knowledge on chocolate and wine pairings, just in time for V-Day (or “me day”)
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

After spending several days with Central Oregon winemakers and wine shop owners, I fully understand the difference between an enthusiast and an oenophile. Sarah Worley, owner of Good Drop Wine Shoppe, doesn’t just love wine; she lives, breathes and drinks it. Cindy Grossman, who co-owns Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards with her husband, Roger, proudly […]

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Pot vs. Pinot

Marijuana farm blamed for flagging grape sales
Jeremy Dickman

A case of allegedly tainted grapes in Yamhill County is a topic of conversation around the state. In April, Momtazi Family LLC, a vineyard located in McMinnville, filed a lawsuit under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act against a nearby marijuana farm. Yamhill Naturals, which runs the adjacent marijuana farm on property owned by Steven, […]

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#TB: Cork & Barrel

Scenes from the annual fundraiser for KIDS Center, with plenty of foodie delights
Nancy Patterson

Eat Drink Bend’s Nancy Patterson filed this report—and photos—from the KIDS Center Cork & Barrel fundraiser July 20. At the Grand Cru Gala, four winemakers featured a pairing for the four dinner courses provided by Chef Franco Console of the Neuman Hotel Group. Tables were presented with an array of cheeses and jams served family-style […]

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Elixir Pushes Central Oregon Wine Growth

Tasting room crush site in downtown Bend
Lisa Sipe

In a leap of faith, Kirk Ermisch bought the property on Lava and Arizona in 2008 because it sits in the center of town. Located on the edge of the historic district, Ermisch had no idea what would happen with the neighborhood, since it was still undeveloped—but back then, he’d heard a Market of Choice […]

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Weekend Warrior: April 12-14

Supporting good causes while having fun
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

It’s that time of the week again – where you start to ask yourself, “what am I going to do this weekend?” Sometimes our brains don’t have enough power left to even begin to think about making plans. Well, that’s where we come in. Here’s a bit of what’s going on the next few days […]

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Improve Your Wine & Food Pairing

Lisa Sipe

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards is hosting a wine pairing class led by Chef Sommelier Dave Bodi. The class will review the major varieties of grapes, what they have to offer and what components of those wines play the greatest role in a successful pairing. Cuisine and Wine Pairing Fundamentals Class Fri., March 8. 6-8pm  […]

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Edgefield Makers Vintners Dinner

Lisa Sipe

Wine flies when you’re enjoying a curated five-course dinner from Executive Chef Matthew Schumaker-Meyers at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. The vintner’s dinner will have Edgefield Wine Makers in attendance to share the secrets of favorite bottles produced at McMenamins’ Troutdale, Ore. winery. The menu starts with a celery root soup with candied bacon and […]

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Central Oregon Wine Country

A lovely beginning
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Central Oregon is famous for quite a few things: a world class ski resort, the staggeringly good beer, some of the most beautiful lakes on the planet, riding and hiking trails galore, and quite a few more things, too. One thing that doesn’t immediately spring to mind, however, is wineries. Central Oregon weather can be […]

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