Wine Connoisseur

Willamette Valley Wine Pods

LanaFeb 8, 2021February 8, 20210

What are Willamette Valley wine pods? A new and very creative way for a winery to stay in business these days! Willamette Valley Vineyards, an

Luc Belaire Gold Brut

LanaJan 31, 20210

Luc Belaire Gold Brut comes from Burgundy, yet the flavors might take you someplace else when you taste it. Fruity and lively, it might be

Kramer Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2017

LanaJan 26, 2021January 26, 20210

Kramer Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2017 was one of the wines we tasted at the Kramer winery during our visit in summer 2020. Limited to

Cranberry Sauce With Wine

LanaJan 8, 20210

Cranberry sauce is usually associated with two holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, when we made it the first time, we realized it could be

Tangerine Eggnog Cocktail

LanaDec 21, 2020December 21, 20200

Eggnog Cocktail is one of the classic drinks of the Christmas holiday season. In the modified version of Eggnog Cocktail, we used our favorite ingredients.

Smoked Salmon Spread

LanaJul 29, 2020July 31, 20200

The Smoked Salmon Spread is a popular Pacific Northwest appetizer. And it makes sense because wild-caught salmon is what our region is famous for. Everyone

Oyster Rockefeller

LanaJul 17, 2020August 4, 20200

The original Oyster Rockefeller recipe is said to be one of the most sought-after recipes in the world. It was created in 1889 at the

De Lancelotti Chardonnay Le Mie Figlie 2016

LanaJun 18, 20200

2016 de Lancelotti Chardonnay Le Mie Figlie is among the wines we think of when people ask us about the top Chardonnays of Willamette Valley.

Quarantine Budget Wines

LanaApr 3, 2020December 13, 20200

Wine brightens the life and thinking of anyone, said Thomas Jefferson over two hundred years ago. It still rings true! That's why we compiled the

Conn Creek Anthology 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon

LanaJan 30, 2020January 31, 20200

Conn Creek Anthology 2015 attracted our attention because we love Cabernet Sauvignon! Don’t you? The rich bouquet of complex blends where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the