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 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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Jul 24, 2013

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In The Glass: Youngberg Hill Oregon Pinot Blanc 20...

In The Glass: Youngberg Hill Oregon Pinot Blanc 2012

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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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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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 8, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twist...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Lodi with Twisted Roots Winery

Gaining a reputation as The Lodi Guys with the big red wines, co-owners and...

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...