Becoming a Level 2 Sommelier
READ Becoming a Level 1 Sommelier It’s Official….I’m Certified! It’s been two years since I successfully passed my Introductory Sommelier (Level [...]
Great Wines for Summer Foods
Summer is here and who doesn’t love going to a picnic, barbecue or bonfire on the beach? Each [...]
The Best Tasting Room Experience
How to Navigate a Tasting Room As you probably know, we hold daily wine tastings in our Puffin Tasting Room. Our Tasting [...]
Northwest Wineries Make the Trek to Cannon Beach
The Wine Shack’s Sumer Winery Series is now in full swing. This summer, The Wine Shack’s Tasting Room will be the home for [...]
My New Year’s Wine Resolutions
So, how are you doing on your new resolutions? Personally, I haven’t flossed my teeth, jogged or ridden my bike every day, as I [...]
Great Wines for Spring
It’s official, spring is here. The days are longer, warmer and drier, and if you’re like me, the grill is getting a workout. [...]
How To Swirl, Sniff And Sip Like A Pro
One of my favorite things to do is to participate in a wine tasting! Wine tasting is an opportunity [...]
Summer Food & Wine Pairings
Great Wines for Summer Foods Summer is here and who doesn’t love going to a picnic, barbecue or bonfire on the beach? Each [...]
What a Great First Year it’s Been at The Wine Shack!
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since Maryann and I purchased The Wine Shack. We spent the past twelve months settling [...]
Rose….The Perfect Summer Wine!
Summer is full of food related gatherings, such as picnics and barbecues. The meals at these gatherings can [...]