In this episode, we put a bow on Oregon Wine Month 2026 with guest Brad Ford, winemaker at Illahe Vineyards! Brad is producing amazing wines and most come with some very unique stories! Illahe is available wherever you get your wine and one of their Pinot Noirs is on the menu at Seasons by the glass!

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Wines this episode: https://www.illahevineyards.com/our-wines

• 2025 Illahe Vineyards Viognier ($25 at area retail stores and the winery)
• 2024 Illahe Vineyards Estate Grüner Veltliner ($24 at area retail stores and the winery)
• 2022 Illahe Vineyards Bon Sauvage Estate ($40 at area retail stores and the winery)
• 2022 Illahe Vineyards 1899 Estate Pinot Noir ($85 at area retail stores and the winery)

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The Elsom Cellars Wine Words of the Week - Basket Press

A traditional, vertical wine press made of a wooden slatted cylinder and a heavy metal plate. Elsom Cellars: Thoughtfully crafted Washington wines, rooted in time, place and shared experience—made and poured in their Woodinville Winery, shared at their Perrinville Village Social Club and enjoyed wherever you gather. For more information visit https://elsomcellars.com.

Mentions: Sharalynn Richardson, Melanie Krause, Cinder Wine.

Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Mark Ryan Winerey The Vincent Board Track Racer Chardonnay, Araldica Albera Barbera d'Asti, Casa Santos Lima Red Blend and J. Bookwalter Conflict.

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