Fall in Washington State may just be the best time to visit this jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures are mild, the winter rains have not yet begun, tourists are fewer, and there is plenty to see and do. Here are some suggestions based on our many autumn seasons in the beautiful Pacific Northwest: See … Read more
Kelowna is an active and lively city, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country. Whether you want adventure, relaxation, shopping, nightlife or world class food and drink there is never a shortage of things to do in Kelowna. I lived in Kelowna for a couple of years … Read more
Washingtonians love to get out and celebrate the good things in life. Luckily, the Pacific Northwest excels at many of those things such as brewing great craft beer, making world class wines and cooking up creative and delicious food. This is why there are so many awesome Washington State Festivals that involve craft beverages and … Read more
Seattle is a city surrounded by natural wonders which makes it a great place for adventure seekers and nature lovers. However, the nickname “Emerald City” came about due to the abundance of greenery in the area, something that is attributed to the large amount of rain that falls in the Pacific Northwest. Which begs the … Read more
If you love the Pacific Northwest then Vancouver, BC is probably placed high up on your hit list of places to visit. In fact, chances are good that you have already been there. Maybe you even live in this stunning city as I did myself. If so then you likely already know that it’s a … Read more
The wine region of British Columbia is overflowing with world class wineries, so in order to set yourself up for successful wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley it’s vital to have a plan. Our very own Vancouver BC beer and wine aficionado, James Miziolek, has agreed to share his secrets to help ensure your success. … Read more
As the BC craft beer revolution continues to take shape there are changes daily here on the Vancouver breweries scene and new players are continually joining the game. The words “family” & “community” have come rolling off the tongue of almost every new craft brewery partner I’ve spoken to. Upon conception, each new brewery comes … Read more
In anticipation of the arrival of our fun and sexy uKeg pressurized growler from GrowlerWerks, we decided to plan a Pacific Northwest road trip from Seattle to San Francisco and back, focusing on great craft beer breweries. The near circular route we came up goes through vibrant cities, charming towns, National Parks and forests and … Read more
Tertulia Cellars began to produce terroir-driven wines in the Walla Walla Valley in 2005. It is located in the beautiful south side region near other local wineries such as Northstar and Pepper Bridge. This area has some of the best vistas in the valley and the winery is surrounded by Tertulia’s Whistling Hills Estate Vineyard … Read more
In the midst of swirling and slurping, it’s easy to forget that wine is a major industry in Washington. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite Washington wine (and share what it is in the comments), and have a good time with the fun Washington wine facts. Washington is home to over 900 wineries, … Read more