Where Global Meets Local

Apolloni Vineyards

Forest Grove, OR

The good life is expressed in every bottle of Apolloni Pinot Noir. Apolloni Vineyards is a reflection of Alfredo Apolloni’s Italian heritage and a love for the growing of grapes. After studying viticulture at University of California – Davis, he purchased a pear and hazelnut orchard with a few acres of Pinot Noir grapes. Nestled in the rain shadow of the Oregon Coastal Range, it reminded him of Italy. Over the years, he traded old pear and hazelnut trees for more vines. Today, the small Italianesque vineyard produces a Pinot Noir that is pure Oregon. Bellisimo!

Pacific Rim Winemakers

Portland, OR

The folks at Pacific Rim love Riesling, and we do too! With their passion for Rieslings, Pacific Rim Wines continues to shine as the Northwest producer of the variety. Using sustainable practices like Pygmy sheep to trim their grass as an “herbicide,” Pacific Rim takes great care when producing all of their wines, nearly 90% of which is Riesling wine. The result is locally crafted wines that deserve your attention.

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Calapooia Brewing Co.

Albany, OR

Six years ago, when husband-and-wife team Mark Martin and Laura Bryngelson decided to take over a craft brewery in Albany, Oregon, their mantra was a hearty, “Go big or go home.” Their Chili Beer garnered a huge following at the Oregon Brewers Festival for its crisp profile balanced with fresh Anaheim, serrano and jalapeño peppers. Martin named his brewery after the local Calapooia River, which joins the Willamette River near the brewery and brewpub in downtown Albany. The brewery has come a long way from its early days, when the beers were brewed in tanks designed for the dairy industry. The makeshift containers have since been replaced by top-of-the-line brewing equipment and grain storage silos. From carefully selecting hop varieties to crafting beer flavors ideally suited to pairing with food, brewmaster Mark Martin considers the craftsmanship of every step.

Upright Brewing Co.

Portland, OR

Upright Brewing Co. is crafting a whole new generation of Portland beers. A small, commercial brewery founded by young upstart Alex Gamun, Upright revels in experimenting with unusual ingredients in their seasonal beers, from Oregon cherries to oysters. It's also one of the only local breweries to use open-top fermenters and saison yeasts, which require higher temperatures. We love them for their fun and innovative small batches and seasonal beers.