Oregon Wine Loses a Legend, Picks For Your Next Beach Read, and Best Frozen Dessert Spots

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Today we're talking about the legacy of one of the winemakers who helped put Willamette Valley on the map. We also have recommendations for the best summer reads and cool treats that are not technically ice cream (but are delicious). Joining host Claudia Meza are local food and drink reporter Alex Frane and senior artistic director at Literary Arts, ⁠⁠Amanda Bullock⁠⁠. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠⁠Joe Campbell, co-founder of Elk Cove Vineyards, dies at 87⁠⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠⁠Phelp’s Creek Vineyards⁠⁠ Summer reads: ⁠⁠Scavengers by Kathleen Boland⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Homebound by Portia Elan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Famous Men by Julie Buntin⁠⁠ Icy treats: ⁠⁠Kulfi⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cornet Custard⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ice Queen⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Kate's Ice Cream⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pinolo Gelato⁠⁠ Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.⁠ ⁠ Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠⁠503-208-5448⁠⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠⁠morning newsletter⁠⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 6th episode: ⁠⁠D'Amore Law⁠⁠

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