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the herbies vineyard-specific bottles. P O L I C I E S : Tip from subscriber in Portland raved about Sunday nights when wines are 50% off. P R E S S I N G S : GM Tim Mattera doubles as wine director.
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Riverside Restaurant’s Cebu Lounge
315 First St., Suite 201, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, 503-697-8889, fivespicerestaurant.com. iϧ R I V E R S I D E
R E S TA U R A N T, HOOD RIVER
P R O G R A M : Jan McCartan supports Columbia Gorge wineries on both sides of the Columbia, listing 33 wines made locally or using local grapes. P O L I C I E S : Most bottles available for less than $50, including Beaux Frères 2009 Les Cousins Pinot Noir ($42). P R E S S I N G S : House wines, crafted by Hood River native Rich Cushman, are grown within 5 miles of hotel.
Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way, Hood River, OR, 97031, 541-386-2200, hoodriverinn.com.
W I N E P R E S S N W. C O M
BEST B.C. WINE LIST iϧ L O C A L
LOUNGE • GRILLE, SUMMERLAND
PROFILE: Undoubtedly the most focused wine list in the Northwest. All wines are within 100 kilometers of the restaurant, with distance from
Local Lounge • Grille listed. P O L I C I E S : Only wines with Vintner’s Quality Alliance earn spot. More than 20 available by the glass. “Bin ends” category a resourceful way to handle closeouts. PRESSINGS: One of the most fashionable restaurants in British Columbia — perhaps Pacific Northwest wine country — now has
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