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Murcia, Spain: Yecla
There are three Designated Origin (DO) wine growing areas within the Region of Murcia, Spain: Yecla, Jumilla and Bullas. The first DO we focused on during a recent media trip to Murcia was Yecla. Hosted by Instituto De Fomento Region de Murcia and guided by Mike Matilla of Argo Consulting, we visited three wineries in the DO Yecla, where our group would soon be surprised and...
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In The Glass: Youngberg Hill Oregon Pinot Blanc 20...
It was 93 degrees in Oregon’s Willamette Valley today. What’s a wine gal to do on a steamy hot summer day like today? It’s simple: open a Youngberg Hill 2012 Pinot Blanc, pour some into a stemless Riedel, and plant oneself into an Adirondack…shoes off, feet up. Swirl. Sip. Savor. It’s the ultimate way to end a summer day. Youngberg Hill is located...
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Murcia, Spain: Exploring the Land of...
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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twist...
Gaining a reputation as The Lodi Guys with the big red wines, co-owners and...
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Washington Wine Country: Horse Heave...
In a little over a week, I’ll be on the road heading north from Eugene,...
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In The Glass: Hawks View Cellars Pin...
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Back in February, big news broke in Oregon’s wine industry: Two 40 foot...
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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Spain ~ Rías Ba...
When I shop for crisp, refreshing white wines that I so enjoy on the patio...
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My 1/2 Day Vacation ~ Alsace Part I:...
I am absolutely falling in love with the wines of Alsace, France. From...
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Bloody Mary Showdown: Seattle
With another cerulean blue sky as the back drop along the shoreline of the...