Exploring the Oregon Wine Trail

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer Oregon, like many wine regions grappling with climate change, is a region in flux. Pinot Noir still reigns supreme with no signs of that changing in the next decade. What has changed, however, is quite simply every other aspect of the state. The premier white grape for a generation was Pinot Gris. The … read more

Expand Your Palate: At Home Tasting Kits

Written by Surdyk's Staff   EXPAND YOUR PALATE Wine isn’t something you’re born knowing about. Like any other complex subject, it takes time and experience to understand. Sure, there are plenty of books that offer different methods and approaches to learning about wine but ask anyone in the industry and they’ll tell … read more

One Bottle: Endless Possibilities

Written by Surdyk's Staff ONE BOTTLE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES The second installment in a monthly series. Surdyk's staff is here to show you how to use a specialty spirit or liqueur in several ways so you can feel confident about your purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet. THE BOTTLE: LICOR 43 … read more

One Bottle: Many Ways

Written by Surdyk's Staff ONE BOTTLE: MANY WAYS The first in a monthly series. Surdyk's staff is here to show you how to use a specialty spirit or liqueur in several ways so you can feel confident about the purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet. THE BOTTLE: Heirloom Brand Pineapple Amaro Liqueur … read more