UPDATE: “Best of the Best” – I’m recycling my favorite articles from the last 6 years, this Knudsen piece is one of my all-time favorite articles. The latest...
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Off to Seattle, Lake Chelan, Penticton and Vancouv...
As the train chugs along with a destination (for today) of Seattle, Washington, I’m filled with anticipation of what’s to come over the next seven days. Wine-writing friend, Michele Haid of Winehooch.com, and I will be meeting up this afternoon in downtown Seattle – the beginning of of a week long, wine-centric, girls getaway. Planned around the upcoming 6th...
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Best Case Scenario: Brandborg Winery Bench Lands P...
Back in January, I took the short drive south from my home town of Eugene, Oregon to the small town of Elkton – Oregon’s newest designated American Viticulture Area. The reason for my drive south was to meet winemaker Terry Brandborg at his winery in downtown Elkton for a tasting and lunch; along with, a tour of Elkton and his estate vineyard property. In my article,...
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Kramer Vineyards Marks Another Miles...
For Kramer Vineyards, the month of May marks an incredible 30 year milestone...
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SnoothPVA: Wines of South Africa Lun...
After spending the morning sampling some incredibly refreshing and delightful...
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In The Glass: King Estate Blackjack ...
I could write endlessly about Oregon Pinot Noir and never tire from it...
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Drink Now: Carabella Magenté Pinot N...
Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, a sub AVA of Oregon’s Willamette...
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The Divine Iris In My Back Yard
As I walked around my yard this afternoon (enjoying every sip of the...
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Seven Wines from Seven Vineyards: An...
As you pull on to Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon, looking for Seufert Winery...
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Streamlining it with Helioterra Wine...
My first experience with winemaker Anne Hubatch’s Helioterra Wines was...
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SnoothPVA: Terroir Driven Grüner Vel...
My first experience with Austria’s signature wine, Grüner Veltliner,...
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A Glimpse Into the 2012 Vintage Oreg...
A few weeks ago, when I was in McMinnville to pop the cork on some Pinot Noir...