Drink Now: Carabella Magenté Pinot No...
Hailing from Colorado with a firm belief that making wine is all about the vineyard site, winemaker and geologist Mike Hallock searched for twelve years to locate a site he believed to obtain a combination of the best and highest quality Oregon and Burgundy terroirs.
The Frugal Wino: 2012 Big Fire Dry Ro...
This past week, I had the opportunity to take a drive north from my hometown of Eugene, Oregon, to check out the town of McMinnville, which is surrounded by the heart of Oregon wine country. Not only was it a beautiful sunny day to make the drive, but it was exciting to know I'd soon be visiting some of the wineries and tasting rooms located in the town of McMinnville.
Celebrating Earth Day With Willakenzi...
Happy Earth Day! I thought it would be most appropriate, on Earth Day, to pop the cork on a bottle of wine from a winery that is not only named after dirt, but also believes that dirt matters. Yamhill-Carlton's Willakenzie Estate is a small family owned winery located in Oregon's picturesque northern Willamette Valley.
Drink Now: Kramer Vineyards Brut 2010
As I sat white knuckled on the plane and drank way too much of a wine that was grossly unidentifiable, I thought (quite often) of my wine writing colleagues who I knew were most certainly enjoying every sip of their Kramer Vineyards 2010 Brut.
Exploring Italian Wines: Ferrari Meto...
I love Sparkling Wine. It certainly does not need to be near or during the holidays for me to enjoy a glass of...
Drink Now: Cowhorn 2010 Grenache 58
Located in Oregon’s Applegate Valley, Cowhorn Vineyards and Gardens proudly produce Biodynamic, Rhone style...
Drink Now: Marché Benchmark Series Pi...
I recently attended a pre-grand opening party at the new H Boutique in Eugene, Oregon, and not only were gift bags...
Drink Now: Trust Cellars Rosé of Cabe...
I tried this excellent Rosé while attending one of my favorite summer events in the Willamette Valley – a...
Drink Now: ’09 la terra Whistli...
Whistling Ridge Vineyards is located in the Ribbon Ridge AVA in Yamhill County, Oregon. Ribbon Ridge AVA is a sub...
Value Unveiled: ’11 Trader Joe&...
A friend showed up last week with a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that I had never tried: The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc from...
Drink Now: ’08 Reustle Prayer R...
2008 was an excellent year in Oregon for Pinot Noirs, a year that’s been revered by critics around the...
Drink Now: 2009 Oregon Pinot Noirs
Rain, snow, cold, gray skies. It’s that perfect time of year to stoke the fire and warm up with a glass of...
About Me
I've been writing about wine for the South Willamette Wineries Association and Eugene Daily News. I relish in sharing my wine experiences while savoring every sip of every wine.