Nov 26, 2013

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Pair This: Rib Shack Red and A Guy

Pair This: Rib Shack Red and A Guy

I’ve been exploring some really outstanding South African wines recently. Cape Classics, a premier importer of wines from South Africa, sent me a half case of excellent wine that I’ll soon be writing about.  I also recently tried two outstanding wines from South Africa’s Silkbush Mountain Vineyards, a Viognier (which made it onto my Extraordinary White Wines of...

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Nov 24, 2013

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In The Glass: Argyle Brut Rosé 2010

In The Glass: Argyle Brut Rosé 2010

It’s no secret that Oregon, in particular the Willamette Valley, is known for having the ultimate climate and soils for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – two of the three main varietals used for making sparkling wine.  The third varietal used in the production of sparkling wine is Pinot Meunier – another wine grape that flourishes in Oregon’s Willamette...

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Nov 19, 2013

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Airlie Winery Offers a Great Line-Up...

Airlie Winery Offers a Great Line-Up for Thanksgiving Dinner

Last week, my weekly column on Eugene Daily News, Wine Down Eugene, focused...

Nov 10, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Montinore Estate...

Best Case Scenario: Montinore Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2010

Located in the North Willamette Valley near the foothills of Oregon’s...

Nov 4, 2013

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In The Glass: VIDON Vineyard Brigita...

In The Glass: VIDON Vineyard Brigita Clone 777 Pinot Noir 2011

A few months ago, I had the privilege of visiting some stellar wineries in...

Nov 3, 2013

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Best Case Scenario: Amity Vineyards ...

Best Case Scenario: Amity Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2010

I’m nearing the end of my first case of Best Case Scenario Oregon Pinot...

Oct 28, 2013

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Pair This: Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vi...

Pair This: Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 with Bacon and Blue Cheese Steaks

We’re having an Indian Summer kind-of-year here in the Willamette...

Oct 23, 2013

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Summertime ¡Salud! Photo Essay and t...

Summertime ¡Salud! Photo Essay and the Next ¡Salud! Event

Organizations like ¡Salud! make me proud to be a part of the great state of...

Oct 17, 2013

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My Thoughts on Pinotage are Forever ...

My Thoughts on Pinotage are Forever Changed: Lion’s Drift Pinotage 2009

The first time I tried Pinotage (a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut), I...

Oct 15, 2013

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A Worthy Wine Club: International Wi...

A Worthy Wine Club: International Wine of the Month

For my first wedding anniversary, my husband gave me a subscription to a wine...

Oct 14, 2013

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Pair This: Adelsheim Elizabeth’...

Pair This: Adelsheim Elizabeth’s Reserve Pinot Noir with Fall in Oregon

Yesterday was a beautiful fall Sunday afternoon in the Willamette Valley, and...