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”
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.