Alex Frane is a native Oregonian, having grown up in Portland before attending the University of Oregon in Eugene. Back in the Rose City, he writes about local restaurants, bars, culture and industry. In his free time he enjoys roleplaying games with his friends, petting cats and arguing about peak TV.
Nestled in the picturesque Willamette Valley between the Cascade Mountains and the Oregon Coast Range, Ponzi Vineyards celebrates 50 years of trendsetting winemaking this summer — a feat accomplished by only a handful of Oregon wine pioneers. More
