Duck Pond Cellars Has Your Perfect Late Summer Sips
If you’re looking for wine to enjoy during the dog days of summer, Duck Pond Cellars could be your new go-to pour. Located in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, they are the first wine brand to achieve Natural Path Certification and to be Clean Label Project certified.
Aug 10, 2023
Duckpond cellars
Finally a zero sugar red wine that tastes great for us mid-life folks
This zero sugar wine is ideal for those who want to limit sugar intake, but not their alcohol taste. If you love wine, but suffer from the effects of the sugar, or are simply watching how much sugar you have, this wine might be a good choice.
Feb 28, 2023
Lifevine Wines
Visiting a winery? Don’t be surprised to meet a host dog
Rosie loves to spend time in the vineyard, especially during harvest season. In the evening, she relaxes with her friend Julia. Together, they give a “sniffspection” to a glass of wine. Rosie doesn’t drink, but Julia says she has a great nose.
June 28, 2023
Rascal Wines
Duck Pond Cellars is committed to sustainable wine
Did you know descriptors, such as “natural,” are unregulated in the wine industry? While legislation has resulted in improved labels on food, the wine industry still leaves consumers wondering what’s in the bottle. Duck Pond Cellars has set out to change that with wines that list ingredients on the label.
June 20, 2023
Duck Pond Cellars
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Pinot Noirs
Duck Pond Cellars is the only label with the Natural Path Production Wines, certified by the Clean Label Project, which means the wines are made with minimal intervention, and they’re free from harmful glyphosate and neonicotinoid pesticides. Their Pinot Noir is a lovely example of this ethos, blended with Oregon terroir.
June 13, 2023
Lifevine
The best places for a picnic in O’ahu Hawaii, according to a local
Along with finding places to enjoy a relaxing picnic, you can’t forget a good snack or drink. With the health-conscious lifestyle in Hawaii, it was the perfect opportunity for our Ewa Beach couple to enjoy a healthy wine on their picnic. We are not sponsored to say this, but the couple did try out Lifevine Wines, a zero-sugar wine offering featuring an ingredient label (even though it isn’t required for wines). For Hawaiians, or anyone focused on health, this could be important to you.
June 3, 2023
Lifevine
Celebrating Duck Pond Wines w/ Oregon Winemaker Julia Cattrall
Did you know May is Oregon Wine Month? This month celebrates, brings awareness, and collaborates with Oregon wines, vineyard managers, winemakers, tasting room staff, farm managers, and chefs. In honor of this month, we are highlighting Duck Pond wines, the First Certified Natural Path Production Wine in America by the Clean Label Project.
May 19, 2023
Duckpond
Salon Saturday April 22: Zero Sugar Wines
Lately I’ve mentioned ways to find wines with a high QPR. In the past we’ve also covered the wonderful health benefits of wine. But not all wines deliver that benefit because of chemical residue on vines from pesticides, fungicides and also additives in wine that can compromise health. And there is one other health factor we have not covered.
May 16, 2023
Lifevine
Gift mom an experience for Mother's Day
Renee Patrone Rhineheart, the CEO & founder of Party Host Helpers, gives some ideas on how to gift mom with an experience for Mother's Day.
May 9, 2023
Lifevine
25 Gifts Moms Who Are Hard To Shop For Love Most
Wine falls into the same categories as cupcakes — you really can't go wrong; just make sure the person is a vino drinker — plus, this zero-sugar option is a healthy bonus.
April 30, 2023
Lifevine
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Looking forward to sunny days, warmer weather, and beautiful spring flowers? Us too! Indulge in our Spring Mix Bundle, featuring hand-selected wines including two bottles each of the 2021 Duck Pond Cellars "Natural Path" Rose, 2021 Duck Pond "Natural Path" Pinot Noir, and 2022 Duck Pond "Natural Path" Pinot Gris (new!).
April 30, 2023
Duckpond
Rascal Wines to Celebrate National Pet Month by Supporting Animal Welfare Groups
One of the fastest growing brands out of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Rascal wines has long supported the hard work and dedication of the Humane Society of the United States, recognized as the most effective animal protection and animal welfare organization working to end suffering for all animals.
April 24, 2023
Rascal
Rascal Wines Are Made for Dog Lovers
Rascal Wines offer a special appeal to all pet owners, especially dog lovers. Since April 11 is National Pet Day, look no further than one of these wines to celebrate this special day. Rascal is one of the fastest growing brands out of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
April 10, 2023
Rascal
CELEBRATE NATIONAL PET DAY WITH A GLASS OF RASCAL WINES
Tomorrow (April 11) is National Pet Day and pet lovers around the country will no doubt continue showing love to their bonus family members in a variety of ways. Rascal Wines, a rising brand out of the Pacific Northwest, devotes some of its sales toward supporting various animal welfare organizations and are offering a select range of wines pet lovers can raise a glass with.
April 10, 2023
Rascal
Review: 2021 LifeVine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Oregon’s LifeVine wines should be rightfully commended for their commitment to full and unapologetic transparency, with their website declaring their line pesticide-free, organic, and sugar-free. LifeVine is one of the first wine brands to post both serving facts and full ingredients on its label. It’s also keto-friendly, lab tested for any contaminants and over 200 pesticides, and is the recipient of the Purity Award from the Clean Label Project. In short: They genuinely care about you and the wine you’re drinking. And if a healthy lifestyle is your thing, this is about as healthy as it can get while drinking alcohol.
Mar 27, 2023
Lifevine
Valentine's Day Gifts to Spoil Your Loved Ones With
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we all know what to expect: An inundation of hearts, candy, and red-pink color schemes. But while the holiday tends to get a bad rap as especially cheesy, it's actually a great chance to reflect on the love you feel for all the most important people in your life
Feb 11, 2023
Duckpond
Valentine's Day Food and Drink Guide
Lifevine is one of the first wines to list both serving facts and ingredients on the bottle. Lifevine Wine is Zero Sugar, Fewer Carbs and Committed to Label Transparency. Better yet, Lifevine wine is the only certified pesticide-free wine in America!
Feb 3, 2023
Lifevine
26 Fabulous Galentine’s Day Gifts To Spread Love To Your Besties
Galentine’s Day is the perfect time to show appreciation for the strong women in your life. It’s time to splurge on your favorite BFFs who are always there for you with this guide. We feature high-quality wines, luxurious jewelry, phone purses, hair tools & accessories. Your girl gang will be over the moon with these practical, luxurious, and meaningful gifts. So it’s time to grab your favorite beverage, find a comfy seat and start shopping.
Feb 2, 2023
Duckpond
Lifevine
Want To Enjoy a Gin and Tonic Without the Hangover? Here Are 16 Dry Gins up for the Task
Here are the best non-alcoholic London dry gins, pink gins and more to try during Dry January.
Jan 18, 2023
Dhos
The Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages for Dry January
Some non-alcoholic spirits can have high sugar content and questionable ingredients, but this gin substitute is free of sugar, has zero calories per serving, and has the look, taste, and smell of gin. It has notes of pine, juniper, citrus, and spearmint paired with earthy, chalky notes to ground it.
Jan 9, 2023
Dhos
Hanukkah Elderberry Mocktail with Dhos Gin Free
Mocktails are all the rage these days. You can get all kinds of different concoctions made with bespoke syrups, garnishes, and much else. Many of these taste delicious, but often there’s one thing they don’t taste like: actual spirits.
Dec 14, 2022
Dhos
The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits for Mocktails
We are living in a golden age of grown-up, non-alcoholic drinks. Once upon a time, those eschewing alcohol were relegated to sugary soft drinks, club soda, and plain old water.
Dec 7, 2022
Dhos
The butterfly effect: making sustainable wines that are an affordable luxury
The wine market is one of the most competitive around, so how do you stand out in such a crowded space? New Food hears from Ari Walker, Founder of Integrated Beverage Group, to hear how his company is changing the way wine is produced – one bottle at a time.
Nov 11, 2022
Replica
Packaging Reframes the Low/No-Alcohol Story
The low- and no-alcohol category is still very young and, as a result, brand loyalty is weak. The challenge for brands is to attract and maintain consumers, but there’s also an opportunity to build that loyalty and become a defining brand in the category. So, how can brands carve out a presence in this sector as the trend continues to evolve?
Sept 22, 2022
Dhos Spirits
Intedgrated Beverage Group Brings on New Chief Executive Officer, Shawn McMillan to Continue Building Company Momentum
Integrated Beverage Group (IBG) announced today the appointment of Shawn McMillian as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). McMillian brings with him an extensive leadership background in the consumer-packaged goods and beverage industry.
Aug 10, 2022
Integrated Beverage Group
6 Organic Wines With the Least Pesticides to Try in 2022
Fun Fact: It is believed that centuries ago when the water was too contaminated for consumption, people used to drink wine to quench their thirst since the natural fermentation process involved in the making of wine was known to kill many germs. But is the modern-day wine bottle as innocent as it is believed to be?
July 15, 2022
Lifevine Wines
The Birds and the Butterflies: Making Responsible Wine
The wine market is one of the most competitive around, so how do you stand out in such a crowded space? Ari Walker, founder of Integrated Beverage Group, explains how his company is changing the way wine is produced one bottle at a time.
May 17, 2022
Replica Wine
American Gins That Deserve Your Attention, Ranked
While there’s no wrong time of the year to drink gin in our opinion, spring and summer just might be the best time. There are few things better than a crisp, delicious gin & tonic on a warm, sunny day.
Apr 1, 2022
Ransom Spirits
HOPS & SPIRITS: TASTE TESTS RANSOM BOURBON
I taste test Ransom Bourbon. It’s a blended whiskey featuring bourbons from Indiana and Oregon that are aged at least two years. This bourbon might be young but it’s a nice blend and pretty flavorful.
March 16, 2022
Ransom Spirits
TASTING NOTE: Ransom Bourbon
I fell deeply in love with Ransom Old Tom gin a few years back. I knew about it, and liked a lot, but it really got its hooks into me one long summer night when I was on a long Breaking Bad binge.
Feb 16, 2022
Ransom Spirits
The Great Oregon Wine Co. & Distillery releases Ransom Bourbon
This first batch of Ransom Bourbon, with its 4-grain mash bill of corn, rye, wheat and malted barley, was blended from bourbons distilled in Oregon and Indiana and aged a minimum of 2 years in charred American oak. The goal is to transition to 100% Oregon-based distillation once enough stock is produced over the coming years.
Jan 21 2022
Ransom Spirits
DHOS featured on Good Day NY during Dry January
Christal speaks to DHOS being “crafted by Craft Distillers in Oregon - it is artisanal non-alcoholic spirits” along with some nice photos of all three flavors. Good Day NY Anchors sample DHOS at the end of the segment and talk about how good it is “I guarantee you are going to like it”…“wow…that tastes like Gin”
Jan 15, 2022
Dhos Spirits
5 Types of Wines That Don't Cause Headaches
For many, a glass of wine can be a relaxing way to take the edge off the day, or a way to celebrate a toast-worthy occasion. But the panging headache that hits you like a ton of bricks a few hours later or the morning after? Not so enjoyable.
Jan 13, 2022
Lifevine Wines
A Guide to Some of the Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages
For those participating in Dry January, we've rounded up the best beverages that may just make you stick to mocktails for good
Jan 5, 2022
Dhos Spirits
Increased demand for no/low alcohol drinks brings opportunities
Consumers are becoming more familiar, accepting of no/low alcohol beverages
Dec 12, 2021
Dhos Spirits