Oct 8, 2013

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Fall Harvest Dinner at Red Ridge Far...

Fall Harvest Dinner at Red Ridge Farms

More incredible than I could have ever imagined, Red Ridge Farms is simply...

Oct 8, 2013

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Battledish Eugene: Photo Essay

Battledish Eugene: Photo Essay

Aside from writing about my wine related experiences and travels here on...

Oct 2, 2013

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Murrieta’s Well: Rich History,...

Murrieta’s Well: Rich History, The Whip, The Spur, Zarzuela and a Savory Chorizo Spice Rub

I recently had the opportunity to join in on a fun and interesting virtual...

Sep 30, 2013

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Zalto: The Ultimate Pinot Noir Glass

Zalto: The Ultimate Pinot Noir Glass

Last week, two of my life long friends and I, known locally as the Local...

Sep 30, 2013

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In The Glass: Two Outstanding Elk Co...

In The Glass: Two Outstanding Elk Cove 2011 Pinot Noirs

My family loves Saturdays in the fall here in Eugene, Oregon.  It’s all...

Sep 24, 2013

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In The Glass: Achaval-Ferrer Estates...

In The Glass: Achaval-Ferrer Estates Quimera 2010

Achaval-Ferrer Estates’ motto is, “focused on exceptional...

Sep 19, 2013

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Oenocamp at Kramer Vineyards: Photo ...

Oenocamp at Kramer Vineyards: Photo Essay

I just returned from the 2nd Annual Oenocamp at Kramer Vineyards, where I...

Sep 15, 2013

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The Ultimate Event For Pinot Noir Fa...

The Ultimate Event For Pinot Noir Fanatics: IPNC

Love Pinot Noir?  Then the one and only event that needs to be added to the...

Sep 14, 2013

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In The Glass: Big Sissy Chardonnay 2...

In The Glass: Big Sissy Chardonnay 2012

Last Friday, I went to a local wine shop here in Eugene, Oregon, to look for...

Sep 13, 2013

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Many Thanks to Those Who Keep Me Bus...

Many Thanks to Those Who Keep Me Busy

As I sit here looking at two of the four bottles I have left of Best Case...

Sep 11, 2013

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Oregon’s Harvest Begins with H...

Oregon’s Harvest Begins with High Optimism

From the Oregon Wine Board, September 11, 2013: The wine grape harvest is...

Sep 9, 2013

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Extraordinary White Wines of the Wor...

Extraordinary White Wines of the World

I sampled a lot of white wine this summer, from Oregon Pinot Gris’ and...