Mar 20, 2014

Posted by | Comments Off on Heading to Cannon Beach? Don’t Forget Fido, But Do Forget the Wine – The Wine Shack Has You, and Fido, Covered

Heading to Cannon Beach? Don’t...

Heading to Cannon Beach? Don’t Forget Fido, But Do Forget the Wine – The Wine Shack Has You, and Fido, Covered

For most Oregonian’s, heading to the Coast does not require a lot of...

Feb 14, 2014

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Valentine’s Day Perfection: Br...

Valentine’s Day Perfection: Brut Rosé and Popcorn for Two

I have never really been a fan of chocolate paired with wine.  With just two...

Feb 5, 2014

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An Interview with Michele Francisco ...

An Interview with Michele Francisco for Examiner.com: Why Wine?

I couldn’t help but share this photo of me from the early 70s....

Jan 28, 2014

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Pair This: Pacific Coast Clam Chowde...

Pair This: Pacific Coast Clam Chowder and Lobster Reef Sauvignon Blanc 2012

I first tried the Lobster Reef 2012 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc back on...

Jan 20, 2014

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Best Case Scenario: Argyle 2011 Ries...

Best Case Scenario: Argyle 2011 Riesling

Last year’s inaugural Best Case Scenario case of wines included twelve...

Dec 29, 2013

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Sparkling Wine: Ring in the New Year...

Sparkling Wine: Ring in the New Year With the Best of 2013

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a true lover of sparkling wine. Whether...

Dec 21, 2013

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Monthly Clubs Done Right: monthlyclu...

Monthly Clubs Done Right: monthlyclubs.com

In October, I wrote about a wine-of-the-month club that I felt was a cut...

Dec 16, 2013

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Virtual Tasting with LoCA: The Wines...

Virtual Tasting with LoCA: The Wines of Lodi, California

One of my favorite perks of being a wine writer is that I get to participate...

Dec 4, 2013

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Horse Heaven Hills: A Photo Essay to...

Horse Heaven Hills: A Photo Essay to Warm You Up

Baby, it’s cold outside. My husband and I, along with our two boys,...

Nov 29, 2013

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Glorious Rosemary and a Pinot Noir N...

Glorious Rosemary and a Pinot Noir Named Gratitude

Thankful for the over-sized bush of aromatic, year-round Rosemary in my back...

Nov 24, 2013

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In The Glass: Argyle Brut Rosé 2010

In The Glass: Argyle Brut Rosé 2010

It’s no secret that Oregon, in particular the Willamette Valley, is...

Nov 19, 2013

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Airlie Winery Offers a Great Line-Up...

Airlie Winery Offers a Great Line-Up for Thanksgiving Dinner

Last week, my weekly column on Eugene Daily News, Wine Down Eugene, focused...