Drink In Life
Savoring Life, Writing Through It
Category: PNW Cuisine
Oregon’s Umpqua Valley Wine Region
The Umpqua Valley-Part One May is Oregon Wine Month and before these celebrations come to an end, I’m highlighting an Oregon wine region that sometimes gets overlooked by wine lovers, the Umpqua Valley. For wine enthusiasts looking to explore a new region, the Umpqua… Continue Reading “Oregon’s Umpqua Valley Wine Region”
Experiencing Taste Washington 2023
The excitement amongst food and wine lovers was hard to hide as Taste Washington, the largest US single-region wine and food festival, returned to Seattle during March 6-13 after a three year pause. Taste Washington is an annual food & wine event that showcases… Continue Reading “Experiencing Taste Washington 2023”
Welcome to Drink In Life! I’m Elaine—a writer, wine expert, photographer, and lifelong collector of moments that deserve to be remembered. This space began as a place to share the beauty I found in a vineyard’s quiet morning light, the rhythm of travel, and the way a glass of wine can hold history, place, and emotion all at once. Whether you’re here for the wine, the words, or something in between, I’m glad you found your way. The stories are just getting started.
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