So, what kind of wine do you sell? I love this question! This strikes at the heart of Partake’s mission in Grants Pass. We are blessed to live in a stunning landscape with rugged wilderness, thoughtful agriculture, and deep historical roots. Our goal is to be the best example of what the Applegate Valley has to offer. We spend countless hours each week working with local vendors to create an economically impactful, locally seasonal menu, led by our Executive Chef Justin Wolf, who approaches...

As with many things in our life, music, food, wine, coffee, clothing brands, etc, that which you first explore ends up becoming the measuring stick that all other experiences are measured against. As with most of the English-speaking world, for wine, Bordeaux is where I first sharpened my wine experience. One of the most over-digested, reimagined, debated, overvalued quickly when success strikes, yet also a gold mine of undervalued, undiscovered treasures. The region has an estimated 7,000...

As the seasons March on, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who is joining Partake on this adventure. The transition into this new wine club format opens up so many exciting opportunities for all of us. Our combined purchasing power gives our club members access to rare wines at excellent prices. We hope our club members are as excited about our efforts to build this collection as we are. When I’m evaluating wines for our club, I’m looking for wines that jump out of the glass, with...