Layne has been a professional in the wine business for many decades as a teacher, importer, writer, competition judge, and winery CEO. He was awarded the Master Knight of the Vine for his pioneering work in the Oregon wine industry.
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents BLIND TASTING By Layne V. Witherell For those of you not in the know. A blind tasting is where the identity of the wine you are tasting is completely conceale... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents BEST CHEAP WINES By Layne V. Witherell This month we will take a long-deserved break from the pricey stuff and dive into the deep end with the best cheap wine... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents WINE & ART By Layne V. Witherell So, it’s Valentines Day and you and your date have managed to snag that last available cozy table in the most recently na... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW By Layne V. Witherell How to review a year like 2024? Here are a few words that sum up the state of wine last year: ANXIETYCONFUSIONDESPER... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents GREAT WINES, GREAT MOMENTS By Layne V. Witherell “Great wine makes you feel like a genius.” -Matt Kramer Sometimes you look for the great wines, and sometimes... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents LITTLE WINE BOOK LIBRARY By Layne V. Witherell As you know I don’t collect wine. I simply enjoy and drink the stuff, from the everyday to the rare, depending... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents CIDER By Layne V. Witherell In the 19th century the popular alcoholic beverage made from apples was just called “cider.” Recently, it has been ren... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents Lifestyle vs. Critique ANGOOR SELF POUR WINE BAR 100 Fore St., Suite A, Portland, ME By Layne V. Witherell There have been tons of local lifestyle media and m... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents OVER-OXYGENATED PORTLAND By Layne V. Witherell Just how many “best lobster roll” articles can we stand before we explode? Seems like every newly minted mental... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents MILLENNIAL YARD SALE By Layne V. Witherell You have a kid in a stroller and one on the way. It’s time to make some changes. Most notably, a move from the dink... Read more
