It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it’s not the changing of the seasons. It’s not the Halloween parties or even the upcoming family-sanctioned gluttony of American Thanksgiving. No no no. It’s RAW WINE Week! It’s time again for the world’s preeminent minimal intervention wine festival, and this time, it’s taking over North America, all of it. The fortnight-long wine … [Read more...] about It’s Raw Wine Week In North America
The Happiest Hour In Natural Wine Is At Austin’s Bufalina
Ah, happy hour: the working stiff’s reprieve. Whether you push a pencil or a broom, happy hour’s loving embrace is always waiting for you at the end of your toil, offering up cheap food and cheaper drinks. But happy hour has done some growing up as of late. It’s not all chicken wings, loaded potato skins, and domestic beers—though let’s be honest, these bar staples are always a … [Read more...] about The Happiest Hour In Natural Wine Is At Austin’s Bufalina
Wine Food (And Food Wine) Is Taking Over Portland’s Bar Norman
There’s a new cookbook about to hit the shelves and it is all about pairing beautifully fresh, colorful dishes with natural wine. Coming out Tuesday, September 11th, Wine Food (from Ten Speed Press) is the joint effort between Dana Frank of Portland’s Bar Norman and cookbook author and stylist Andrea Slonecker, whose previous work includes contributions to books like Pok Pok as … [Read more...] about Wine Food (And Food Wine) Is Taking Over Portland’s Bar Norman
Portland: Put The Pet In Pét-Nat At Pét Paths & The Road Not Taken
What pairs best with pét-nats? Why, pets naturally! If you’re a fan of word-play-based events, particularly ones involving effervescent natural wine and furry/feathered/scaly friends, then have we got the event for you. Taking place Friday, September 7th at E&R Wine Shop in Portland, Pét Paths and the Road Not Taken is a tasting of some of the best natural wine producers in … [Read more...] about Portland: Put The Pet In Pét-Nat At Pét Paths & The Road Not Taken
Seattle: Vif’s Natural Wine Parking Lot Party Returns With Summer Soif
Seattle’s Vif Wine|Coffee is one of the few establishments to be featured on both the wine and coffee sides of the Sprudge Media empire. They are smack dab in the middle of our wheelhouse and for good reason; their excellent coffee and food menu is only eclipsed by an exciting list of minimal intervention wines. And on Sunday, July 29th, Vif is sharing that excitement with … [Read more...] about Seattle: Vif’s Natural Wine Parking Lot Party Returns With Summer Soif