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”
As the nation’s second largest producer of wine, Washington has long held a distinguished reputation for excellence and diversity of its terroirs facilitating Washington’s rise in the wine world. Each terroir found within the now 20 Washington AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) can vary significantly… Continue Reading “An Elevated Distinction-Naches Heights AVA”
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.
