Jul 24, 2013

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In The Glass: Youngberg Hill Oregon ...

In The Glass: Youngberg Hill Oregon Pinot Blanc 2012

It was 93 degrees in Oregon’s Willamette Valley today.  What’s a...

Jul 22, 2013

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#WineChat #IPNC

#WineChat #IPNC

Later in the week, I’ll be sipping Pinot Noir and relishing in cuisine...

Jul 14, 2013

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Murcia, Spain: Exploring the Land of...

Murcia, Spain: Exploring the Land of Monastrell

Courtesy of Murcia, Spain’s  Regional Development Agency,  Instituto de...

Jul 9, 2013

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Italy in the Valley

Italy in the Valley

Enjoy wines made by Oregon producers with Italian varietals and flair in the...

Jul 9, 2013

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Origin ’13: Feasting with the ...

Origin ’13: Feasting with the Wines of Chehalem Mountains and Ribbon Ridge

Envision the beginning of the world through the history of Oregon’s Chehalem...

Jul 9, 2013

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Pair This: Donelan Chardonnay and Tr...

Pair This: Donelan Chardonnay and Tropical Chicken Salad

One of my all-time favorite salads for summer is a tropical-inspired chicken...

Jul 8, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twist...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twisted Roots Winery

Gaining a reputation as The Lodi Guys with the big red wines, co-owners and...

Jul 7, 2013

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Enjoy Earth, Wind and Wine at the 8t...

Enjoy Earth, Wind and Wine at the 8th Annual Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive, Wine Tasting and BBQ Event

This year’s Trail Drive happens on Saturday, July 20 and gives visitors much...

Jul 7, 2013

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Washington Wine Country: Horse Heave...

Washington Wine Country: Horse Heaven Hills AVA

In a little over a week, I’ll be on the road heading north from Eugene,...

Jul 5, 2013

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In The Glass: Hawks View Cellars Pin...

In The Glass: Hawks View Cellars Pinot Noir 2010

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the 4th of July: family,...

Jun 18, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Union Wine Compa...

Best Case Scenario: Union Wine Company Kings Ridge Pinot Noir

Back in February, big news broke in Oregon’s wine industry: Two 40 foot...

Jun 15, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Spain ~ Rías Ba...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Spain ~ Rías Baixas Albariño

When I shop for crisp, refreshing white wines that I so enjoy on the patio...