Jun 3, 2013

Posted by in Articles, Featured | Comments Off on Off to Seattle, Lake Chelan, Penticton and Vancouver

Off to Seattle, Lake Chelan, Penticton and Vancouv...

Off to Seattle, Lake Chelan, Penticton and Vancouver

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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Jun 1, 2013

Posted by in Best Case Scenario, Featured | Comments Off on Best Case Scenario: Brandborg Winery Bench Lands Pinot Noir 2009

Best Case Scenario: Brandborg Winery Bench Lands P...

Best Case Scenario: Brandborg Winery Bench Lands Pinot Noir 2009

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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May 26, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on Kramer Vineyards Marks Another Milestone: 30 Years

Kramer Vineyards Marks Another Miles...

Kramer Vineyards Marks Another Milestone: 30 Years

For Kramer Vineyards, the month of May marks an incredible 30 year milestone...

May 21, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on SnoothPVA: Wines of South Africa Lunch at The Institute of Culinary Education

SnoothPVA: Wines of South Africa Lun...

SnoothPVA: Wines of South Africa Lunch at The Institute of Culinary Education

After spending the morning sampling some incredibly refreshing and delightful...

May 19, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on In The Glass: King Estate Blackjack Block Pinot Noir 2009

In The Glass: King Estate Blackjack ...

In The Glass: King Estate Blackjack Block Pinot Noir 2009

I could write endlessly about Oregon Pinot Noir and never tire from it...

May 19, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on Drink Now: Carabella Magenté Pinot Noir Rosé 2012 and Dijon 76 Chardonnay 2010

Drink Now: Carabella Magenté Pinot N...

Drink Now: Carabella Magenté Pinot Noir Rosé 2012 and Dijon 76 Chardonnay 2010

Located in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, a sub AVA of Oregon’s Willamette...

May 19, 2013

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The Divine Iris In My Back Yard

The Divine Iris In My Back Yard

As I walked around my yard this afternoon (enjoying every sip of the...

May 16, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on Seven Wines from Seven Vineyards: An Unforgettable Flight of Seufert Winery 2009 Pinot Noirs

Seven Wines from Seven Vineyards: An...

Seven Wines from Seven Vineyards: An Unforgettable Flight of Seufert Winery 2009 Pinot Noirs

As you pull on to Ferry Street in Dayton, Oregon, looking for Seufert Winery...

May 15, 2013

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Streamlining it with Helioterra Wine...

Streamlining it with Helioterra Wines

My first experience with winemaker Anne Hubatch’s Helioterra Wines was...

May 12, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on SnoothPVA: Terroir Driven Grüner Veltliners of Austria Create Food Friendly Wines with Distinctive Flavors

SnoothPVA: Terroir Driven Grüner Vel...

SnoothPVA: Terroir Driven Grüner Veltliners of Austria Create Food Friendly Wines with Distinctive Flavors

My first experience with Austria’s signature wine, Grüner Veltliner,...

May 11, 2013

Posted by | Comments Off on A Glimpse Into the 2012 Vintage Oregon Pinot Noirs at R. Stuart & Company

A Glimpse Into the 2012 Vintage Oreg...

A Glimpse Into the 2012 Vintage Oregon Pinot Noirs at R. Stuart & Company

A few weeks ago, when I was in McMinnville to pop the cork on some Pinot Noir...