For all the estate wineries and vineyards drawing wine-lovers to the countryside of Yamhill County, it should be noted that one of the fastest-growing winery locations in the county isn’t nestled on a hillside or overlooking a rolling vineyard. It sits on an unassuming patch of asphalt in an otherwise quiet corner of downtown McMinnville. Welcome to the Granary District, which has recently taken on another apt name — the Pinot Quarter. As recently as 2000, there wasn’t much h

As the leaves drop, the rains return and the temperature outdoors becomes markedly colder, we adjust our habits to fit the changing seasons. With the obvious differences like winter coats, checking the car’s antifreeze and that curious smell of the heat switching on after a long absence come more subtle adjustments like our eating habits — or maybe not-so-subtle, if you consider the long holiday season. Everyone who knows me is aware I am a big fan of summer and all the sunny