Thursday Tidbits
Grateful Vineyard Peach Pizza (Mt View Orchards)
From winery updates to peak-season peaches, garden-fresh dishes, and upcoming food- and wine-related events, there’s no shortage of reasons to raise a glass, grab a fork, and savor the deliciousness of the season. Here’s your round-up:
After weeks of smoke and closures from the Burdoin Fire, three beloved Lyle, WA wineries are back in action (or close to it) —and we couldn’t be happier to see their doors open. Stop by for a sip, show your support, and celebrate their resilience:
COR Cellars – Reopening Sat, Aug. 16, then back to normal hours Wed–Mon, 11 am–5 pm. Seating this fall is limited to the tasting room and courtyard. 151 Old Hwy 8, Lyle, WA
Syncline Winery – Pouring Fri–Sun, 12–6 pm. 111 Balch Rd, Lyle, WA
Domaine Pouillon – Wine Bistro in downtown Lyle opens Sat, Aug. 23. Thurs–Sun, 11–6 pm. 34 State St., Lyle, WA
Other ways to support them: Join or gift a wine club, buy wine or gift cards from their websites, and share this good news with friends. More on these wineries via the Explore White Salmon blog post.
What’s Fresh & Pouring Now
Hiyu Wine Farm – For a true farm-to-table splurge, reserve a seat for their latest creation: a salad featuring the very first tomatoes from the garden, paired with a gentle confit of Oregon Coast Albacore. Book ahead. 3890 Acree Dr, Hood River
6th Street Bistro – For a laid-back atmosphere in downtown Hood River, grab a table at 6th Street Bistro. Sip on a Blueberry Lemonade or an Aperol Spritz, sink your teeth into one of their famous burgers, or share the crowd-favorite chicken satay or curry artichoke dip. 509 Cascade Ave, Hood River, OR
Clyzm Wines – Now offering handmade chocolates by @cocosherriechocolate. Perfect with your favorite bottle. 121 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA
Tierra Del Lobos Winery – Fresh Peach Bellinis all weekend. Open Thurs–Mon with Sunday Brunch overlooking the Columbia River and The Dalles Dam. Pet- and kid-friendly. 201 Osprey Ln W, The Dalles, OR
Draper Girls Country Farm – U-Pick Red Haven peaches—sweet, juicy, freestone. Great for eating, baking, or canning. 6200 HWY 35 Mount Hood Parkdale, OR
Mt. View Orchards – Donut Peach Week! Pick your own, grab pre-picked, or enjoy a jar of freshly made donut peach jam. Also enjoy peach pizza and cider at the on-farm Tasting Room. 6670 Trout Creek Ridge Rd, Mt Hood, OR
Food & Wine Events
Jacob Williams Winery – Winemaker’s Dinner with Chef Brianna Lively. Sat, Aug. 23, 6–8:30 pm. Wishram, WA
Analemma Wines – Wine in the Garden at Good News Gardening. Fri, Aug. 22, 1–5 pm. Free entry, local wine, live music, and food vendors. Mosier, OR
Idiot’s Grace Winery – Farmstand Fridays, 5–7 pm, with produce from Idiot’s Grace & Stepping Stone Farm. Glass pours and bottles available. Mosier, OR
Idiot’s Grace Winery – Final Dinner in the Orchard. Sun, Aug. 24, 5 pm. Reserve via email (tastingroom@idiotsgrace.com) or call 541-399-5259.
Gorge Grown Food Network – Crop Talk at Trout Lake Farms, Thurs, Aug. 28. Learn from local farmers, connect with the community, and see where your food comes from. Trout Lake, WA