Mar 3, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation

My 1/2 Day Vacation

I love exploring the wines of the world. As a wine writer, I receive a lot of...

Mar 3, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Johan Vineyards ...

Best Case Scenario: Johan Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir

On Facebook yesterday, I asked, “Which of these 4 wines should I pop...

Mar 2, 2013

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Fine Dining in the Cellar with Domai...

Fine Dining in the Cellar with Domaine Meriwether

I must admit, I really love my job. Who wouldn’t love attending...

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 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 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 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...

Feb 7, 2013

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Yamhill Carlton AVA Part 1: Meeting ...

Yamhill Carlton AVA Part 1: Meeting Ken Wright, Dick Shea, Mark Huff and Joel Kiff

Having had the opportunity to sit down for a lunch and tasting with four of...

Jan 27, 2013

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On Top of the World with Perpetual B...

On Top of the World with Perpetual Balance: Terry Brandborg and Brandborg Wines

Just a few miles from downtown Elkton, Oregon, Terry Brandborg, of Brandborg...

Jan 24, 2013

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Wine Accessory Review: A Simple Toas...

Wine Accessory Review: A Simple Toast – Cheers With Charm

Honestly, I have never been a big fan of wine bottle accessories. Wine...

Jan 12, 2013

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City of Carlton: Oregon Wine Country...

City of Carlton: Oregon Wine Country’s Front Porch

Picture this: a main street lined with picture-perfect historic buildings...

Jan 12, 2013

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Breaking Bread with Remy Drabkin of ...

Breaking Bread with Remy Drabkin of Remy Wines

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