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The challenges of buying local

In a bid to help combat the effects of climate change, my wife and I avoid heavy bottles, and buy some bag-in-box wines. We find it harder, however, to buy local.

We are Brits who have lived in the US for over 40 years, and our wine palates are still very much based on our European upbringing. Though we do buy many Oregon wines, mainly Pinot Noir, the majority of our

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