Horse Heaven Hills: A Photo Essay to...

Baby, it’s cold outside. My husband and I, along with our two boys,...
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In The Glass: Ferrari Perlé 2006

About this time last year, I had the opportunity to try three stellar...
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Glorious Rosemary and a Pinot Noir N...

Thankful for the over-sized bush of aromatic, year-round Rosemary in my back...
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Pair This: Rib Shack Red and A Guy

I’ve been exploring some really outstanding South African wines...
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In The Glass: Argyle Brut Rosé 2010

It’s no secret that Oregon, in particular the Willamette Valley, is...
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Airlie Winery Offers a Great Line-Up...

Last week, my weekly column on Eugene Daily News, Wine Down Eugene, focused...
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Best Case Scenario: Montinore Estate...

Located in the North Willamette Valley near the foothills of Oregon’s...
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In The Glass: VIDON Vineyard Brigita...

A few months ago, I had the privilege of visiting some stellar wineries in...
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Best Case Scenario: Amity Vineyards ...

I’m nearing the end of my first case of Best Case Scenario Oregon Pinot...
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Pair This: Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vi...

We’re having an Indian Summer kind-of-year here in the Willamette...
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Summertime ¡Salud! Photo Essay and t...

Organizations like ¡Salud! make me proud to be a part of the great state of...
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My Thoughts on Pinotage are Forever ...

The first time I tried Pinotage (a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut), I...