Jul 24, 2013

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Murcia, Spain: Yecla

Murcia, Spain: Yecla

There are three Designated Origin (DO) wine growing areas within the Region...

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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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 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...

Jun 14, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation ~ Alsace Part I:...

My 1/2 Day Vacation ~ Alsace Part I: Pinot Blanc

I am absolutely falling in love with the wines of Alsace, France.  From...

Jun 11, 2013

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Bloody Mary Showdown: Seattle

Bloody Mary Showdown: Seattle

With another cerulean blue sky as the back drop along the shoreline of the...