We head back to the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) in McMinnville, Ore., on July 23-25. This glorious intersection of pinot noir from around the world and the region’s best food and coffee is not to be missed. We will be serving toddy and espresso drinks throughout the weekend and will be part of The [...]
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Michigan, coffee…and turtles?
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Ortonville, Michigan, which is a northern rural suburb of Detroit. Flying three-quarters of the way across the United States is a big deal. Traveling alone does not make me nervous, but rather the task I was given while visiting made me apprehensive. I was to train [...]
The Blend: Why Do It?
Hello,
I’ve been thinking a lot about blends lately and how they’re put together. Unique and original blends can be a bit elusive and often companies put together blends for the same reasons. Through interweb conversations and forums one can find a wealth of opinion on what constitutes a good blend and the purpose [...]
Corvallis Shout Out
Last week I made a thoroughly enjoyable visit to the Corn Valley. I grew up in Albany, but my folks moved to Corvallis at the end of my senior year of high school, making both cities feel like home. I love having an excuse to visit my customers and my family. Let me tell you a little about some [...]
