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 9, 2014

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Pair This: The Pines 1852 Brut Rosé ...

Pair This: The Pines 1852 Brut Rosé with a Pacific Coast Sunset

As I sit at home snowed in for the third day in a row, I can’t help but...

Feb 7, 2014

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Oregon Chardonnay Symposium

Oregon Chardonnay Symposium

As a huge fan and advocate of Oregon Chardonnay, I’m really looking...

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....

Feb 2, 2014

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In The Glass: Guardian Cellars Chalk...

In The Glass: Guardian Cellars Chalk Line 2011

While visiting one of Eugene’s newest urban wineries in our totally...

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 28, 2013

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The Ultimate Crowd Pleasing Recipes ...

The Ultimate Crowd Pleasing Recipes to Pair With Bubbly on NYE

Every New Year’s Eve, family and friends gather at my house for a feast...

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 9, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on My 1/2 Day Vacation: Napa Valley via Elyse Winery

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Napa Valley via...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Napa Valley via Elyse Winery

It’s hard to believe, and I’m somewhat reluctant to admit, I have...