“Despite a diverse American population, only roughly 1 in every 1,000 winemakers in this country is Black. The percentages are a little better for the industry at large, but not by much. The wine tides are changing, thankfully, but there’s much work to be done in the name of creating an inviting, diverse, and dynamic community.”
Read “The Most Influential Black Voices in Wine” on The Manual.
Fullerton Wines, the Willamette Valley winery known for its exploration of the region’s American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), has subsequently amped up its culinary program, and will start serving a new daily menu, with weekly prix fixe pairing dinners.
Read “This Northwest Portland Wine Bar May Become the Hottest Place for Handmade Pasta” on Eater Portland.
"Every step of agriculture that somebody touches, the cost of the product goes up," he said. "With wages up, that adds to the final cost of the product." - Geoff Latham, founder and president of Nicky USA, on the combination of pressures that is driving up the price of meat.
Read “The price of bacon and other meats is surging. Is there an end in sight?” on TODAY.com.
In September, Ezell’s Famous Chicken announced its Rudd’s R.U.B.B. initiative: Raising Up Black Businesses. The beloved fried chicken chain paired up with food delivery service DoorDash to give away $2500 to each of 20 Black-owned businesses in the form of no-strings-attached grants.
Read “These two Black-owned Seattle restaurants show how to support Black chefs” on Seattle PI.
“Ensconced in the stunning old-growth Umpqua National Forest, Oregon's isolated Steamboat Inn is the perfect place to disconnect.” - Katy Spratte Joyce
Read “11 of the Most Beautiful Places to Disconnect from the World” on MarthaStewart.com.
“Believed to be the first Black woman appointed to run a winery in a major U.S. wine region, Tiquette Bramlett is determined to help others up along the way. The former professional vocalist was training to be a sommelier when she fell in love with the Willamette Valley. Her mission now? To provide education and resources through Our Legacy Harvested, an organization she founded during the protests of the summer of 2020.”
Read “40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2021” on Wine Enthusiast.
“Several months after vacating its former space on N Mississippi, Quaintrelle, highly praised by PoMo critic Karen Brooks, finally has a new home in Southeast Portland, where it’ll continue to serve seasonal, artistic food and drink from chef Ryley Eckersley and bar manager Camille Cavan.” - Katherine Chew Hamilton
Read “Quaintrelle Will Reopen August 29” on Portland Monthly Magazine.
Find intimate wine tasting experiences alongside plenty of Pacific Ocean seafood at these 9 hot spots in the Willamette Valley.
Read “From Wine to Seafood, Don’t Miss These 9 Willamette Valley Hot Spots” in Sunset Magazine.
Chef Sara Hauman cooks over a fire at a recent private event. Preparing simple dishes with fresh, seasonal produce and underutilized fish is a passion.
Top Chef contestant Sara Hauman is teaming up with Travel Oregon and KGW to showcase some of Oregon's best seasonal ingredients and top chefs.
Read “Top Chef’s Sara Hauman Dishes on Her Love of Oregon” in Travel Oregon.
Red Electric pays tribute to the train cars that used to funnel people throughout the Willamette Valley.
Read “Oregon’s Red Electric wines holler ‘all aboard’” in The Oregonian.
Plans for Abbey Road Farm include an on-site incubator winery and enough gardens to supply its sister restaurant in Portland, Quaintrelle, and local markets with fresh produce. The main goal is to be a place where visitors may enjoy the best of Oregon’s food, wine and hospitality.
Read “Grape Growing and Organic Farming Unite in Oregon” on Wine Enthusiast.
In her new role at Vidon Vineyard, Tiquette Bramlett will oversee business operations, help shape the hospitality experience and explore expanded vineyard plantings. She'll also help create entry-level apprenticeships that give underrepresented people an introduction to the wine industry.
Read “Leader Board: New Portland-area executives you should know” in the Portland Business Journal.
“Guests will delight in meeting the grounds’ resident ducks, alpacas, sheep, donkeys, goats, and chickens, warming themselves in the evening around the outdoor fireplace, or tasting the newest vintages from resident winemakers.”
Read “10 Best Places to Stay in Oregon Wine Country” on Wine Country Magazine.
“Peace out early on a Friday and stay at one of Steamboat’s cabins, each with its own deck overlooking the water as well as an in-room fireplace—the Falls Suite also has a Japanese soaking tub with a view if you’re feeling luxe.” Andrea Damewood, Willamette Week.
Read “36 Hours of Rugged River Recreation in the Umpqua National Forest” on Willamette Week.
Located in the heart of Oregon’s famous wine country, Abbey Road is a working organic farm and vineyard which is home to the Silo Suites and B&B, which is an ideal farm-stay base for exploring the surrounding vineyards and wineries.
Read "24 Best Farm Stays in USA" on Vacation Idea Magazine.
“All told, Portland is in for a joyful culinary reunion this summer.” - Katherine Chew Hamilton, Portland Monthly
“The Portland area will see a variety of Juneteenth events this weekend, ranging from art installations to barbecues.
Juneteenth is the holiday celebrating June 19, 1865, the day, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, that enslaved people in Texas were finally told they had been freed.
While the holiday has long been celebrated by Black people in the United States as a day of freedom, in the wake of national racial justice protests, the day has been more widely acknowledged.” - Lizzy Acker, The Oregonian, Read More
“In 2019, Fullerton jumped at the chance to use Viognier grapes from Dion Vineyard located in Laurelwood AVA, part of the northern Chehalem Mountains. The Viognier pét-nat marks his first foray into fizz production but not to making wines with minimal inputs and maximum sense of place.” - L.M. Archer, Oregon Wine Press
Planning a National Parks road trip tour this summer? Why not book a room at Steamboat in and enjoy the scenic “Highway of Waterfalls” when visiting Crater Lake. Marie Claire shares great lodging destinations for national parks across the country, including Steamboat Inn. Read the article here.
