Oct 13, 2014

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Oregon Chardonnay Symposium 2014 and...

Oregon Chardonnay Symposium 2014 and What’s to Come for 2015

Last spring, taking place at the beautiful Stoller Family Estate in Oregon’s...

Oct 11, 2014

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Captivated by Riedel Veritas: New Wo...

Captivated by Riedel Veritas: New World Pinot Noir Perfection

When in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, home to America’s complex,...

Oct 4, 2014

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Alto Adige via Elena Walch

For many reasons (one of them being the incredible value versus quality), my...

Oct 2, 2014

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Rick Dancer, Me and RDTV: Being on T...

Rick Dancer, Me and RDTV: Being on TV is Fun

In my hometown of Eugene, Oregon, TV personality Rick Dancer is certainly a...

Sep 19, 2014

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The Local Lunch Gals – Living ...

The Local Lunch Gals – Living and Loving Life!

The Local Lunch Gals have a new home on The Real Wine Julia, and our...

Sep 18, 2014

Posted by | Comments Off on End Summer with a Crisp Kiss of Bliss: Crowley Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2013

End Summer with a Crisp Kiss of Blis...

End Summer with a Crisp Kiss of Bliss: Crowley Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2013

Coastal Camping, Breathtaking Sunsets, Grilled Oysters and Crowley Wines 2013...

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

Posted by | Comments Off on Pair This: LaVelle Vineyards Willamette Valley 2013 Pinot Gris and a 1956 Austin-Healey

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 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...