Feb 4, 2013

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A Sneak Peek at a Wine Weekend Getaway

A Sneak Peek at a Wine Weekend Getaway

Two AVAs in two days and a plethora of stellar wines were sampled and savored over the weekend, and I have an incredible lineup of Oregon wines to write reviews on. With nearly 100 wines sampled in Yamhill Carlton AVA and Eola-Amity Hills AVA, I am really looking forward to sharing my experiences. In the meantime, can you guess which wineries we visited by these photos taken...

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Jan 31, 2013

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In The Glass: Pfeiffer Blue Dot Reserve Pinot Noir...

In The Glass: Pfeiffer Blue Dot Reserve Pinot Noir 2009

Due to be released sometime in the Spring of 2013, the Pfeiffer 2009 Blue Dot Reserve Oregon Pinot Noir is sure to be a big hit with wine enthusiasts – especially for those of us who love Oregon Pinot Noirs. It’s a beauty in the glass, with it’s deep garnet hues. Super fruity aromas of ripe black cherry and blackberry along with hints of pie spice and rose petal...

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Jan 31, 2013

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Wine Spectator: 250 Oregon Wines Rat...

Wine Spectator: 250 Oregon Wines Rate 90+

I’ll bet my readers are understanding more and more why my heart...

Jan 27, 2013

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On Top of the World with Perpetual B...

On Top of the World with Perpetual Balance: Terry Brandborg and Brandborg Wines

Just a few miles from downtown Elkton, Oregon, Terry Brandborg, of Brandborg...

Jan 24, 2013

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Wine Accessory Review: A Simple Toas...

Wine Accessory Review: A Simple Toast – Cheers With Charm

Honestly, I have never been a big fan of wine bottle accessories. Wine...

Jan 17, 2013

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In The Glass: The Craftsman Pinot No...

In The Glass: The Craftsman Pinot Noir 2010

There’s no shortage of luscious 2010 Oregon Pinot Noirs –...

Jan 12, 2013

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City of Carlton: Oregon Wine Country...

City of Carlton: Oregon Wine Country’s Front Porch

Picture this: a main street lined with picture-perfect historic buildings...

Jan 12, 2013

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Breaking Bread with Remy Drabkin of ...

Breaking Bread with Remy Drabkin of Remy Wines

TICKET GIVEAWAY: For a chance to win two tickets to the 2013 Italy In the...

Jan 8, 2013

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Oregon Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir

Perhaps I’m biased. I live in Oregon, I write about Oregon wine, and I...

Jan 5, 2013

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Taste the Terroir: A Vertical Tastin...

Taste the Terroir: A Vertical Tasting of Youngberg Hill Pinot Noirs

I recently had the opportunity to join several other Pacific Northwest-based...

Jan 4, 2013

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In The Glass: Montinore Borealis 201...

In The Glass: Montinore Borealis 2011

Wow, what an enjoyable wine! Alluring vibrant aromas of tropical fruits, Key...