Feb 24, 2013

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Exploring Italy: La Fiorita Brunello...

Exploring Italy: La Fiorita Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva ’06

I love exploring Italian wines and varietals, and I’ve been nothing but...

Feb 23, 2013

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Pair This: Carabella 2010 Chehalem M...

Pair This: Carabella 2010 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir and Grilled Salmon

I realize that Pinot Noir paired with salmon is seriously a no-brainer...

Feb 22, 2013

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In The Glass: Domaine Drouhin 2010 W...

In The Glass: Domaine Drouhin 2010 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

While attending the recent Oregon Wine Industry Symposium in Portland, I was...

Feb 17, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Carabella Chehal...

Best Case Scenario: Carabella Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2010

Welcome to the first edition of Best Case Scenario where we’ll be...

Feb 17, 2013

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Best Case Scenario – From Bloc...

Best Case Scenario – From Blockbuster to Beauty: the Evolving Style of Oregon Pinot Noir

Best Case Scenario  Just recently, a case of Oregon Pinot Noir arrived at my...

Feb 16, 2013

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2013 Oregon Wine Industry Symposium ...

2013 Oregon Wine Industry Symposium Feb. 19-20

Oregon wine industry’s largest gathering is taking place next week,...

Feb 16, 2013

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Savory and Textured Wines: Grochau C...

Savory and Textured Wines: Grochau Cellars

A couple months ago, I met John Grochau of Grochau Cellars at his tasting...

Feb 14, 2013

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2,200 Cases of Oregon Pinot to South...

2,200 Cases of Oregon Pinot to South Korea

Although Oregon wine has been shipped to South Korea for many years,...

Feb 10, 2013

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Food and Wine Centric Portland: A Ci...

Food and Wine Centric Portland: A City After My Own Heart – Part 1

I recently had the opportunity to spend the weekend in the ultimate food and...

Feb 10, 2013

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In The Glass: Willamette Valley Vine...

In The Glass: Willamette Valley Vineyards Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir 2010

This is the reason why I love Oregon. The Pinot Noir here simply can’t...

Feb 9, 2013

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Exploring Italy: Zuani

Exploring Italy: Zuani

My new found love for Italian wines continues to grow, and this time Zuani...

Feb 8, 2013

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I Am A Wine Glass Snob

I Am A Wine Glass Snob

Just the other day, while relaxing with a glass of Oregon Pinot Noir at a...