Shot in the Dark Distillery One of the last places you would go looking for a handcrafted, small batch whiskey distillery would be at an airport. But here in Walla Walla, the airport district is full of surprises such as wheat fields, vineyards, wineries, breweries and yes, a distillery named Shot In The Dark. The … Read more
As part of my quest to visit every winery in the state of Washington, I recently spent a long weekend wine tasting Langley, Washington. Located on the south end of Whidbey Island overlooking the Saratoga Passage, Langley is a small town (population a little over a thousand) that embraces an artisan spirit in its small … Read more
The Pacific Northwest is overflowing with awesome craft breweries which is a testament to how much we love our craft beer! So what do you buy the brewtopian in your life? We’ve made it easy for you and created this hand picked list of cool gifts for craft beer lovers based on our own personal … Read more
As the operator of a winery tour company, I have the great job of getting to know every winery in Walla Walla. This means visiting not only the big players but also the smaller boutiques wineries that are not as well known to those outside of this region. This week I will be introducing you … Read more
It’s my great pleasure to be writing this monthly column for Discover the Pacific Northwest. I’m a lifelong resident of Washington State and just last month started a quest to visit every winery in my state. When I started out on the quest I had no idea that there were over 900 wineries in … Read more
Meet Walla Walla Jim My name is Jim Wright, or as my tour guests have dubbed me, Walla Walla Jim. As the owner of Tesla Winery Tours in Walla Walla, Washington, I have local, personal knowledge and experience in all things deliciously liquid and temptingly tasty and I plan to share that with you here … Read more
If you’re planning your first visit to Walla Walla wine country take our advice and approach it as you would the wines themselves: with a Walla Walla wine tasting. Although the city of Walla Walla has a delicious small-town feel, the wineries are quite spread out and individual. Each has its own special charms deserving … Read more
Self Guided Downtown Portland Brewpubs Tour Portland, Oregon…aka “Brewtopia”…aka “Munich on the Willamette”…aka “Beervana”. Well known and well loved for the abundance of craft breweries and delicious food it’s a perfect place for a Portland Brewpubs Tour. After Prohibition demolished the thriving brewery industry in the United Sates, the Pacific Northwest was in the forefront … Read more
Scenic Yaletown Vancouver Brewery Tour & More The city of Vancouver, British Columbia is loved by tourists and residents alike and is consistently ranked high for both livability and as a top tourism destination. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been to this vibrant city, but what may not be as commonly … Read more