Aug 12, 2012

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In The Glass: Pfeiffer Viognier 2008

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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Aug 10, 2012

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Pinteresting: Pinot Noir and Grilled Salmon

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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Aug 10, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Pair This: Savory Grilled Blueberry Pizza & Pinot Noir

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Pair This: Savory Grilled Blueberry Pizza & Pinot Noir

It’s August in the Willamette Valley; therefore, the days of sunshine...

Aug 8, 2012

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A Wine Bloggers Wonderland: Welcome ...

A Wine Bloggers Wonderland: Welcome to Oregon

Oregon is truly a wine bloggers wonderland. We have a plethora of excellent,...

Aug 3, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on National Watermelon Day! Pair This: Watermelon Salad with Sparkling Wine or Rosé

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National Watermelon Day! Pair This: Watermelon Salad with Sparkling Wine or Rosé

Today is Friday, August 3, 2012, and it is National Watermelon Day. I...

Jul 30, 2012

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Pair This: BBQ Ribs with King Estate...

Pair This: BBQ Ribs with King Estate Petite Sirah

Summer BBQ’s and great wines go hand in hand, and this pairing is...

Jul 26, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on Pair This: Chop Salad with Corn, Snap Peas and Bacon & Abacela Albariño

Pair This: Chop Salad with Corn, Sna...

Pair This: Chop Salad with Corn, Snap Peas and Bacon & Abacela Albariño

  Here I go again, I’m writing about the Abacela...

Jul 23, 2012

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Pfeiffer Winery: The China Connectio...

Pfeiffer Winery: The China Connection

“Ghan Bei! Ghan Bei!”  A term I’ve never heard before is...

Jul 23, 2012

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Pinteresting: Rooty Tooty Fresh n Fr...

Pinteresting: Rooty Tooty Fresh n Fruity Cocktails!

  This Pinteresting post has nothing to do with wine, but it has...

Jul 22, 2012

Posted by | Comments Off on In The Glass: Spangler Vineyards Claret 2008

In The Glass: Spangler Vineyards Cla...

In The Glass: Spangler Vineyards Claret 2008

I sampled this spectacularly bold red blend last month during, what I thought...

Jul 20, 2012

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In The Glass: Sweet Cheeks Pinot Gri...

In The Glass: Sweet Cheeks Pinot Gris 2009

Last Friday afternoon, which was a gorgeous, sunny and hot day, a friend and...