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In The Glass: Pfeiffer Viognier 2008
What’s a wine gal to do when her air conditioning conks out on the absolute most humid day in the Willamette Valley since who knows when? I’ll tell you – she opens a bottle of very chilled Pffeiffer Vineyards 2008 Oregon Viognier. Pfeiffer Vineyards ’08 Oregon Viognier has a beautifully fruity nose with aromas of grapefruit and bananas. On the palate, a...
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Pinteresting: Pinot Noir and Grilled Salmon
One of my favorite foods, grilled salmon, pairs exceptionally well with one of my favorite wine varietals: Pinot Noir. But, not just any Pinot Noir will do, the Pinots that always pair perfectly with grilled salmon are the light bodied, earthy Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley. We’re in the middle of summer now, and as I’ve mentioned in other posts, I’ve...
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It’s August in the Willamette Valley; therefore, the days of sunshine...
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A Wine Bloggers Wonderland: Welcome ...
Oregon is truly a wine bloggers wonderland. We have a plethora of excellent,...
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National Watermelon Day! Pair This: ...
Today is Friday, August 3, 2012, and it is National Watermelon Day. I...
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Pair This: BBQ Ribs with King Estate...
Summer BBQ’s and great wines go hand in hand, and this pairing is...
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Pair This: Chop Salad with Corn, Sna...
Here I go again, I’m writing about the Abacela...
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Pfeiffer Winery: The China Connectio...
“Ghan Bei! Ghan Bei!” A term I’ve never heard before is...
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Pinteresting: Rooty Tooty Fresh n Fr...
This Pinteresting post has nothing to do with wine, but it has...
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In The Glass: Spangler Vineyards Cla...
I sampled this spectacularly bold red blend last month during, what I thought...
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In The Glass: Sweet Cheeks Pinot Gri...
Last Friday afternoon, which was a gorgeous, sunny and hot day, a friend and...