Washington Wine Launches New Website and Mobile App for August Wine Month Map My WA Wine will enhance the way consumers experience Washington wine The Washington State Wine Commission kicked off Washington Wine Month today by launching a brand-new website for the state’s wine industry, along with the innovative “Map My WA Wine” mobile app.…
August is here, and it is the best time to visit Napa Valley. August to October is Napa Valley's peak tourist season and also the region's harvest season. But, regardless of when you plan your Napa vacation, you'll find plenty of things to do. And one of the most anticipated activities when you set your foot…
Goose Gap is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area! The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. The Goose Gap AVA contains a total of 8,129 acres. It is wholly located within the Yakima Valley AVA.…
Washington Wine Country Adds Two American Viticultural Areas! Washington wine country has two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rules for White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley, in the month of June, to officially define them each as designated wine grape-growing regions.…
Taste Washington 2021 Wraps Up with a Plan to Resume in Person Next Year Taste Washington and Taste Washington Wine Month kept the spirit of the annual wine and food festival alive in 2021 by offering an array of monthlong programs centered around wineries, restaurants, and hotels. While this year’s weekly themes pivoted from the…
Where Art and Willamette Valley Wine Meet in Portland Portland's creative spirit takes center stage on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when the Portland Art Museum and Willamette Valley Wineries Association come together for Harvest Celebration. This special evening brings 54 Willamette Valley wineries, Pacific Northwest artists, live demonstrations, and seasonal cuisine under one roof in downtown Portland. Whether you're a Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks For November 2026, we've selected three standout restaurants, three downtown hotels worth considering, and four events that reveal different sides of Boise. From an intimate dinner and a boutique hotel stay to an evening exploring Idaho's history, this is your guide to making the most of a late-autumn visit. 🟢 Where To Eat Boise's culinary Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November 2026 brings community celebrations, live performances, local art, and early holiday shopping to Central Oregon. Whether you're planning a romantic mountain getaway, visiting friends over Thanksgiving, or simply looking for a change of scenery, we've selected three standout restaurants, three exceptional places to stay, and four events worth building a Bend weekend around. 🟢 Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks November brings a quieter kind of luxury to Napa Valley. The harvest rush has eased, the vineyards turn to autumn gold, and tasting rooms and restaurants invite a more unhurried visit. From American Canyon’s southern gateway to St. Helena’s wine-country charm and Yountville’s celebrated dining scene, this is a month to explore at your own Continue Reading
Events, Dining & Local Picks Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, visiting family for Thanksgiving, or looking for a fresh perspective on the Pacific Northwest, we've curated the Seattle restaurants, downtown hotels, and November 2026 events worth adding to your itinerary. 🟢 Where To Eat Seattle's dining scene is built on more than exceptional seafood. Its best restaurants combine culinary Continue Reading