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 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
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents OLD VINES By Layne V. Witherell So, you own a lovely old winery and from your porch you can gaze daily at your 30-year-old vineyard. This is nice. What isn’t... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents BIANCA BOSKER’S CLASSIC CHARACTERS By Layne V. Witherell “There are books and there are important books.” This was a phrase that I kept conjuring... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents Two Italian Restaurants By Layne V. Witherell SOLO ITALIANO 100 Commercial St., 4:30 – 10 p.m., closed Mondayhttps://www.soloitalianorestaurant.com This... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig Presents THE PROBLEM WITH WINE By Layne V. Witherell There is an ocean of excess wine out there trying to find a home, your home, any home (as long as you are 21). Glo... Read more
