Sep 13, 2014

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Zalto Brings Life Full Circle

Zalto Brings Life Full Circle

It’s funny how life can come full circle.  The Local Lunch Gals (our trio of...

Sep 13, 2014

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Sparkling Wine in a Flute? Not for M...

Sparkling Wine in a Flute? Not for Me.

When someone gives you a look that clearly indicates dissatisfaction,...

Sep 4, 2014

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Bounty of Yamhill County September 6...

Bounty of Yamhill County September 6-7, 2014

In addition to writing and editing all of the creative content published on...

Sep 1, 2014

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Pair This: LaVelle Vineyards Willame...

Pair This: LaVelle Vineyards Willamette Valley 2013 Pinot Gris and a 1956 Austin-Healey

LaVelle Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard located...

Aug 24, 2014

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Oregon Olive Mill’s Quest for ...

Oregon Olive Mill’s Quest for Cool Climate EVOO Culture

Oregon is an amazing state, and I’m continuously marveled by what surrounds...

Aug 17, 2014

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1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, V...

1/2 Day Vacation: Je t’aime, Vouvray! Loving the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley holds a special place in my heart.  Back in 1999, my...

Aug 16, 2014

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In The Glass: A New Kind of Red in M...

In The Glass: A New Kind of Red in My Glass – Anthem Cherry Cider

Every once in a while , a wine gal just has to have a cider, especially when...

Aug 6, 2014

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Mercer Estates Tasting and Lunch at ...

Mercer Estates Tasting and Lunch at Portland’s Andina

Just say the word, Andina, and my heart starts to race....

Aug 4, 2014

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Hello Again World!

Hello Again World!

From partnership to sole proprietorship, welcome to the all new...

Jun 16, 2014

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Pair This: Sequoia Grove 2012 Chardo...

Pair This: Sequoia Grove 2012 Chardonnay with Frantoio Toasted Pine Nut Hummus

I absolutely love it when food and wine marries in perfect harmony, and this...

Jun 10, 2014

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Tales From a Tent: Vineyard Camping

Tales From a Tent: Vineyard Camping

For years, I’ve often wondered what it would be like to set up camp in...

Jun 7, 2014

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Outdoor Enthusiasts: Meet Juniper Ri...

Outdoor Enthusiasts: Meet Juniper Ridge

Just take in these three words for a moment: Wilderness Fragrance Distillery....