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

City Cast Portland · Jul 6, 2026 · 33m

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…