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05/31/2026

Put this on your must-visit list:📍Ambar Estate in the Dundee Hills.

The views, the architecture, the gardens, the hospitality, the food, the wine… everything is intentional.

Ambar is Willamette Valley’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard, with all of their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown right on the estate.

And come hungry! Ambar has my favorite food program in the Valley, with seasonal pairings that complement each wine and special dinners led by Chef Heidi Whitney-Schile — all highlighting local farms and seasonal ingredients.

Don’t miss this one next time you’re in the Newberg area!

05/22/2026

’Tis the season for upsetting sommeliers everywhere.🧊

Need to chill wine fast? Try these tricks:

✨Wrap the bottle in a damp towel and pop it in the freezer. Set a timer for 15–20 mins so you don’t forget it (I’ve done this far too many times 🙈).
🍇Use frozen grapes. They chill the wine without watering it down (or impacting flavor) and look festive in the glass. I’ve tried this with frozen blueberries too!
🧂Ice bucket + cold water + salt. This one is actually new to me: fill a bucket with ice, add cold water, then a handful of salt. It supposedly chills way faster than ice alone.
✨ Pour a smaller glass. Smaller pours stay colder longer, and you can keep the bottle chilling between top-offs.

And if all else fails, drop in that ice cube with zero shame. 😎

05/06/2026

From bottling my own wine, to the best cocktails in Portland, to Old World gems, April was another tasty month of sips!

Add these bottles (and bevvies) to your must-try list:

✨Domaine Michel Bedu “L’Agros” Sancerre (Loire Valley, France) — 100% Sauvignon Blanc
✨2020 Viticoltore Mauro Molino Barolo (Piedmont, Italy) — 100% Nebbiolo
✨The finest jug wine! 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Flipturn Cellars during bottling day — Not yet released!
✨A much-needed, perfectly crafted Old Fashioned after bottling day at The MAC
✨2024 Mukado Mtsvane Udedo — a Georgian white wine made from the grape Mtsvane Kakhuri (Kakheti, Georgia)  ✨Mas des Quernes “Les Petits Travers” Rouge (Languedoc, France) — Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah blend
✨My absolute favorite cocktail in Portland: The Pandan Old Fashioned at Scotch Lodge  ✨2023 Emperors & Artists Sauvignon Blanc (Oregon) ✨Zlatan Otok Crljenak “Vrhunsko Vino” (Dalmatia, Croatia) — Made from Crljenak Kaštelanski, the Croatian relative grape of Zinfandel! .otok.wine  ✨Domaine de Cabasse “Les Deux Anges” Sablet, (Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, France) — Grenache/Syrah/Carignan blend
✨2024 Flipturn Cellars Willamette Valley Viognier with Mr. Noodles!
 

03/31/2026

Celebrating the last day of Women’s History Month by spotlighting some of my favorite badass winemakers in the Pacific Northwest. Don’t miss these women-made wines — and keep celebrating women in wine all year long.❤️🥂

✨ Cassandra (Corcilla Cellars) ✨ Lizzy (Mijita Wine Co.)  ✨ Piper (Sealionne Wines ✨ Cristina (Gonzales Wine Company)  ✨ Diana (Augustina Cellars)  ✨ Sara (Circadian Cellars)
✨ Melaney + Malia (Landmass Wines)  ✨ Anneka (Burton Bittman)
✨ Kate (Division Winemaking Co.)
✨ Lizzy (Lagniappe Wines)
✨ Elena (Alumbra Cellars)
✨ Brianne (Day Wines)
✨ Jennifer (Dagger Daisy Wines)
✨ Laurie & Renee (Hip Chicks)
✨ Jess (Pierce Wines)
✨ Julia (Loop de Loop Wines)
✨ and I’ll toss in Flipturn Cellars too ;)

I know I missed plenty of incredible women, so share your favorite female producer below. ⬇️

(📸 I take zero credit for these awesome photos — I snagged them from everyone’s IG!)

03/13/2026

Chenin Blanc 101✨ From Loire Valley to South Africa, here’s why this high-acid, versatile white deserves your attention.

Today’s sip: 2024 Domaine Guiberteau, Saumur, Loire Valley, France

02/22/2026

Last night we celebrated Tony’s birthday at our favorite classic steakhouse in Portland:

I have so many great bottles at home, so we opted to bring a bottle (and pay the corkage fee) rather than ordering off their wine list.

It was a fun project rummaging through my fridge to pick a wine for the night. These were my top contenders for steak night. 📸

Quick tips for pairing wine with steak:
🥩 Fat loves tannins: the richer the cut, the more tannic structure you want in the wine.
🥩Acidity is a wine’s secret weapon with steak: it keeps every bite feeling fresh (especially with richer cuts & preparations).
🥩Char loves savory wines: a steak with a smoky crust with a peppery/savory red… so good.
🥩Match the wine “weight” with the cut: you don’t want the steak to overpower the wine, and vice versa. A filet can get buried by a monster wine; ribeye can handle a big red.

Happy munching & sipping 🍷🍽️

02/13/2026

In the spirit of Galentine’s Day, I wanted to spotlight some of my favorite women winemakers — delicious wines made by absolute legends.💘

Sip on these fabulous wines this weekend with pals—and all year round:

✨ Melaney + Malia (Landmass Wines) — They make some of the best PNW bubbles utilizing a variety of sparkling winemaking techniques.  ✨ Lizzy (Mijita Wine Co.) — Lizzy absolutely crushes it with single-varietal expressions of Gamay and Cabernet Franc.  ✨ Piper (Sealionne Wines) — I recently tasted Piper’s entire lineup at her tasting room in the Willamette and went home with way too many bottles  ✨ Sharon (RARECAT Wines) — A highlight winery from my trip to Napa several years back. Sharon was such a pleasure to connect and sip with.  ✨ Marie-Noëlle Ledru (Champagne) — This iconic woman-made grower Champagne is absolutely worth the splurge, and some of the best bubbles I have ever had. ✨ Cristina (Gonzales Wine Company) — One of my mentors in the wine industry since day 1, and her wines are spectacular.  ✨ Diana (Augustina Cellars) — Her Syrah and Arneis… so dang good!  ✨ Sara (Circadian Cellars) — I met Sara at the in Southern Oregon and love her playful and tasty wines!  ✨ Anneka (Burton Bittman) — Anneka both makes the wine and farms her family-owned vineyard — a true badass! .bittman
✨ Lizzy (Lagniappe Wines) — Powerhouse mama + winemaker crafting beautiful, Columbia Gorge wines.
✨ Laura (Domaine Bourdy)— Managed by the same family in the Jura for 16 generations—and taken over by Laura in 2018!  ✨ Meg (Flipturn Cellars) — Shameless self promo. ;)

Tag your wine bestie… and Happy Galentines to all who celebrate!🥂❤️

02/01/2026

Buh-bye Dry January. 👋

Now’s the perfect time to restock your wine fridge (and branch out from your typical go-tos) for a well-rounded mini home collection—so you’re covered for random Tuesday dinners and last-minute hosting.

Here are some of my favorite wines to have on hand at home:
1) Sparkling wine ✨
High acid + bubbles = works with everything.
Pairing inspo: Chips, fries, salty snacks, brunch… annnything.
Grab: Cava, Crémant, Champagne
Pro tip: keep one chilled at all times.
2) Crisp, zippy white 🍋
Your refreshing + bright bottle.
Pairing inspo: seafood, salads, veggies, and dishes with a little spice.
Grab: Sauv Blanc, Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, Vinho Verde
Pro tip: keep one chilled at all times.
3) Richer, fuller white 🧈
A great style for winter
Pairing inspo: creamy pasta, roast chicken, scallops/lobster, cozy meals.
Grab: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Marsanne / Roussanne, Viognier, Gewürz (great with spicy food)
4) Light, juicy red 🍓
Ideal for hosting—crowd-pleasing + food-friendly
Pairing inspo: pizza, salmon, mushrooms, Mediterranean-ish dinners.
Grab: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Schiava, Lambrusco (Italian fizzy red)
5) Medium-bodied, food-loving red 🍝
Your dinner red for tomato sauce, roasted meats, hearty dishes, and cozy vibes.
Grab: Sangiovese (Chianti), Barbera, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola

If you keep these 5 categories stocked, you can handle basically any meal or hosting moment without having to dash out to the store. 😮‍💨

01/14/2026

In the name of research 🧐

01/04/2026

Ended 2025 with a delicious bang 🥂

Save this list for your next wine shop trip (or for pairing inspo):
1. Champagne Lombard “Les Ribauds” — Villedommange 1er Cru
2. Cocktails at
3. Roger et Didier Raimbault Sancerre, France 2023 .didier.raimbault
4. Résolu Cellars Cabernet Franc 2019 — Columbia Valley, Washington
5. Pandan Old Fashioned by at
6. Amazing birthday dinner at
7. Sandro Fay Valtellina Superiore DOCG 2021 — Lombardy, Italy (Nebbiolo)
8. Olivier Pithon “Mon P’tit Pithon” Rouge Blend — Roussillon, France
9. Pop’s Red Wine Blend — California (Zinfandel-based red blend)
10. Forgot to take a pic of the bottle 🙈
11. A2 eggnog from

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