NEWS FLASH! AS OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, WE ARE RETURNING TO LIMITED INDOOR SERVICE. HURRAH!!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS AT (503) 831-4916 FOR BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING ON OUR COVERED WINE LIBRARY PATIO. WE HAVE PATIO HEATERS, BUT FOR OUTDOOR SEATING, DO DRESS WARMLY FOR THE SEASON! MASKS CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED INDEFINITELY BY THE STATE.
February brings my birthday and, in past years, our annual Celebration of Suzanne's, featuring the special reserve line of wines that Winemaker Joe and Team craft in my name. I feel so very honored by these wines that seek to express the best of the vintage. In the light of history making storms across the country, with Oregon being no exception, my birthday has been moved to March this year!
The tentative celebratory date is SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH, but we will let you know as soon as that is finalized, both via email and posting on our website. I am really looking forward to celebrating with you then.❤
We are elated that Oregon is cautiously and carefully moving back into indoor service. As we are entering that first phase, seating is limited by law. Our Wine Library, that will expand our indoor seating, is awaiting its unveiling when the time is right. And, if more indoor allowances continue to be delayed, we will then be coming into warmer weather and cozier arrangements in our outdoor seating.
After having been without power at Left Coast for nearly a week, we have been back up and running since last Thursday. It is a delight to be on the Wine Library patio as you venture back out. Again due to the weather interruptions, we will continue our Tuesday and Wednesday closures to the beginning of March.
We have been putting primroses in the pots, and the daffodils in the gardens will be coming into bloom before we know it. The new life of spring is making itself known all across property. Enough of winter's extremes!
This month, we are featuring a Wine Club member and a good friend of more than two decades, Laurel. We met when she worked with us in the acquisition of the sculpture on the property that has become the logo for Left Coast. Laurel was with me on property to celebrate my actual birthday when this photo was taken.
The artist, Satoru Abe, has been recognized as a Living Treasure of Hawaii. We wanted something to express the power of nature and the energy of the sun, both in agriculture and in the continuing cycles and circle of life. Abe came up with a number of drawings and small models. From those, our logo was born that, we feel, is emblematic of our lives and efforts, hopes and dreams here at Left Coast.
Abe will be 95 this summer. Less than 2 years ago he was still a daily, working artist, present at a retrospective of his work in Honolulu, Satoru Abe, 72 Years of Creativity.
Laurel is also a modern day Renaissance marvel whose talents range from showing and breeding Vizslas to building herself the fanciful coop that houses a gorgeous collection of chickens. From her home in Bend, she sells eggs for your morning omelet and fertilized ones as well if you are ready for your own flock. Her artistry is expressed, in abundance, in her extensive gardens, wire sculptures, and the art of being a good friend.
It is with great sadness that we bid a fond farewell to our all-around good man, Mitch. He has worn many hats for Left Coast during his years with us from office administrator to inventory control to shipping and managing our Wine Club and much more. Your strengths are many, Mitch, but I, personally, will ever be especially grateful for your always cheerful nature, kindness, and patience. You will be greatly missed by all.
Mitch will remain in the area, crossing over to follow his passion in the whiskey business at Branch Point Distillery. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you two back on the patio and in the Oak Savanna for our music series as spring turns to summer.
For now, keep warm, stay healthy, and ever our thanks for raising a glass of Left Coast.
Cheers from All of Us,
Suzanne and Cali
❤Photos from Mitch, Laurel, Sue, and Suzanne. Illustrations by Cali. ❤
