Charting the history of Oregon’s celebrated terroir through the stories of its renegade winemakers and recipes from some of the best chefs across the state.

Natural wine and inventive nibbles define OK Omens as a Portland icon — and a splashy new LOOK by JHL Design gives the restaurant a sparkling lift.

The heart of Willamette Valley wine country dishes up great restaurants, exceptional tasting room experiences, and a friendly feel–all just 25 miles from downtown Portland.

Local Whiskey Makers Look to the Landscape for Inspiration.

For some, wine is a business. For others, it’s a calling. “My dad is probably turning in his grave knowing I sell wine,” laughs Moe Momtazi, founder of biodynamically certified Maysara Winery and Momtazi Vineyard in McMinnville, Oregon. “He thought wine was too sacred to sell. In Zoroastrian culture and religion, wine is a very sacred thing.”

A handful of craft distillers from Oregon and Washington are pushing the boundaries of traditional gin recipes and creating an entirely new category.

If you’re looking to get far, far away, you’ve got a lot of options. I hear Tasmania is lovely, while Amsterdam has its own charms. But a quick getaway that just makes you feel like you’re far away? Those are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, one of them is just up the road.

Seven rising star winemakers in the Northwest are making their mark in a highly competitive and growing industry. From more than 1,700 wineries, four are from Washington, three are from Oregon. All are passionate about their journeys, career choices and humble beginnings, ranging from harvest interns, growing up in a family of chefs, wine educators, personal fitness, research, singers, pilots, and bartenders.

Oregon’s Dundee Hills wines benefit from ancient soils and sheltered slopes. Join us for a tour of the region’s natural wonders and artisan winemakers.

Planning a weekend getaway? Enjoy the relaxation, panoramic views and of course, great wine on one of washington’s wine producing vineyards.Some of the most captivating farmhouses and b&bs are nestled within working vineyards where you can appreciate the true roots of washington’s award winning wines.

Eight great places to stay on Oregon wine-producing estates, from private cottages nestled in the vineyards to delightful B&Bs. These wineries invite you to kick back and stay awhile.   

Tempranillo is on the rise here, thanks to a young physician immunologist who moved from Kentucky to the Umpqua Valley in 1994. Meet Earl Jones of Abacela and discover our top Tempranillo picks.

From the Applegate Valley in southern Oregon to eastern Washington’s Walla Walla Valley, Syrah has long been a beloved variety for growers seeking a full-bodied red grape that’s responsive to site conditions and thrives in a range of climates.

Portland’s most well-known chefs are dipping their toes deeper in the wine pool offering more casual experiences that give patrons the ability to deepen their relationship with wine.

In Southern Oregon, the weather is balmy, the landscape lush, and the cities alive with activity. Local foods abound, the wine culture is booming, and art and theatre are around every corner.

Not just for summer sipping anymore, Rosé is gaining a foothold in Northwest winemaking. To try one of the region’s best bottles, peruse this list of top picks from Eric Degerman of Great Northwest Wine.

Pairing sweeping river views with live music, woodfired pizza, and a vast selection of grape varieties, this Columbia River Gorge winery is the perfect place to take your palate for a workout.

Wine journalist Cole Danehower tastes nearly 50 wines from the Walla Walla Valley, one of the hottest wine destinations in the New World. Here are his detailed tasting notes and top recommendations. 

Our 26-page guide to Walla Walla Valley features the region’s founding and rising star wineries, gourmet restaurants and quaint world-class inns you won’t want to miss. 

Cole Danehower, a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award winner, shares his tasting notes on Northwest gins.