Exploring the Umpqua Valley Wine Region: Part One The Umpqua Valley wine region in Southern Oregon sometimes gets overlooked by wine travelers, especially when compared with some of Oregon’s better-known wine destinations. I originally wrote this article during Oregon Wine Month, but the Umpqua… Continue Reading “Oregon’s Umpqua Valley Wine Region”
With the addition of four new AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the past two years, the ever-growing total of AVAs across the state of Washington currently numbers 20, and is expected to grow with more Washington AVAs currently proposed. Since our state wine regions… Continue Reading “The Alluring Ancient Lakes AVA”
Welcome to Drink In Life. I’m Elaine Luxton, an international award-winning travel writer, photographer, wine expert, and founder of International French 75 Day. Through stories of wine, food, culture, history, and travel, I explore the people and places that give every destination its unique character. I’m glad you’re here.