Apr 21, 2013

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#SnoothPVA: Wines of Brazil

#SnoothPVA: Wines of Brazil

My recent weekend in New York City was packed full of wine tasting events that were coordinated by the good people of Snooth.  With each event focusing on different wine regions throughout the world, from Rioja to Oregon, one of the tasting events I was most excited about was the Wines of Brazil.  Having never tried any Brazilian wine prior to the tasting in New York; in fact, the...

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Apr 20, 2013

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Celebrating Malbec World Day

Celebrating Malbec World Day

Malbec World Day, which for me actually turned out to be more like Malbec World Week, is an annual happening created by Wines of Argentina that takes place on April 17.  For one 24 hour period, wine enthusiasts around the world pop the cork on a bottle (or bottles) of Malbec and celebrate this multi-layered varietal that is chock full of character.  It’s inky dark purple in...

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Apr 17, 2013

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Drink Now: Kramer Vineyards Brut 201...

Drink Now: Kramer Vineyards Brut 2010

As many of you know, I flew from Portland to New York City on March 21 for a...

Apr 13, 2013

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#SnoothPVA: Oregon Wine Out Shines t...

#SnoothPVA: Oregon Wine Out Shines the Lights of New York City

I have absolutely loved reading my colleagues articles on their SnoothPVA...

Apr 13, 2013

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Dinner at Historic Silcox Hut with W...

Dinner at Historic Silcox Hut with Willamette Valley Vineyards

A few months ago, I received a message from Snooth.com Editor in Chief,...

Apr 11, 2013

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My 1/2 Day Vacation: Island of Sylt ...

My 1/2 Day Vacation: Island of Sylt with SYLTBAR via Italy, Portugal and India

Have you ever heard of the island of Sylt? Until a marketing company in Miami...

Apr 7, 2013

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In The Glass: Angela Pinot Noir 2009...

In The Glass: Angela Pinot Noir 2009 (Willamette Valley)

With fruit from Clawson Creek Vineyard, which sits next to Ken Wright’s...

Apr 6, 2013

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#SnoothPVA: Wines of Scarpa

#SnoothPVA: Wines of Scarpa

Arriving by subway and a swift walk through the streets of New York City,...

Apr 4, 2013

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#SnoothPVA Weekend in New York City

#SnoothPVA Weekend in New York City

#SnoothPVA is the Twitter hashtag several top food and wine bloggers,...

Apr 1, 2013

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Pinteresting: Grown Up Mac and Chees...

Pinteresting: Grown Up Mac and Cheese

Spring has arrived in the Willamette Valley – the yellow and white...

Mar 18, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Brooks Winery Ja...

Best Case Scenario: Brooks Winery Janus Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2010

From the pronounced flavors to the perpetual balance, each and every wine...