POSTED BY IN Best Case Scenario, Featured ON Jun 18, 2013 | 0 comments
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Back in February, big news broke in Oregon's wine industry: Two 40 foot containers, about 27,000 bottles, equaling 2,200 cases of Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris departed the Port of Portland for South Korea. Being the largest shipment in Oregon’s history, a door was opened for Oregon to a growing Korean market.
POSTED BY IN 1/2 Day Vacation, Featured ON Jun 15, 2013 | 0 comments
My 1/2 Day Vacation:...
It's that "liquid sunshine" characteristic found in Albariño that just totally captures my heart, and it's the best way to describe the two most recent Albariños (a 100% and a blend) I've had in my glass - both from Terras Gauda in Rías Baixas.
POSTED BY IN 1/2 Day Vacation, Featured ON Jun 14, 2013 | 0 comments
My 1/2 Day Vacation ...
From Riesling and Crémant d'Alsace (sparkling) to Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, the wines from Alsace have several common characteristics: beautifully balanced acidity and un-manipulated varietal aromas and flavors.
POSTED BY IN Articles, Featured ON Jun 11, 2013 | 2 comments
Bloody Mary Showdown...
One of my favorite days from the entire #winegirlsgetaway was the very last day - spent in pursuit of the ultimate Seattle Bloody Mary. We called it The Bloody Mary Showdown in Seattle.
POSTED BY IN Articles, Featured ON Jun 5, 2013 | 0 comments
The Frugal Wino: Car...
Attending industry tastings gives me the chance to try countless Pinot Noirs from all over Oregon. Ranging mostly from $30-$75 dollars, each is delicious and offers distinct flavor characteristics which are brought on by the area where the grapes are grown - there is great diversity in the Willamette Valley alone.willamette valley
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I could write endlessly about Oregon Pinot Noir and never tire from it - life is good in the Willamette Valley, especially when I come across Pinots that are as good as this one.
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I realize that Pinot Noir paired with salmon is seriously a no-brainer – the two together are almost...
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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.
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There are some excellent opportunities coming up for wine enthusiasts to experience the diverse terroir, excellent wines and friendly people of Oregon's Umpqua Valley wine region.
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.
The Frugal Wino: 2009 Three Wives Rem...
I have been a fan of Remy Wines for a while now and am fortunate enough to have found a bottle under $20 that I could share with you all. Like I've said in the past, I love a good red blend. It's not about the 'darker the better' for me necessarily, I just want a blend that can bring out the best in each grape chosen.
#SnoothPVA: Oregon Wine Out Shines th...
Being an Oregonian whose heart belongs to Oregon wine, this was the event of events for me - it was the one I was most looking forward to. With a true affinity and passion for the wines produced in Oregon, I was excited and proud to have the wines of my home state presented to and tasted by some of the top wine writers in the U.S. - I had no doubt I'd soon be reading comments in their blogs like those previously pointed out.
Dinner at Historic Silcox Hut with Willamette...
posted on: Apr 13, 2013 | author: juliac
"Willamette Valley Vineyards is having a big to do for Valentine's day, and they invited me to come along but I will be in Napa Valley that week. Want to take my place?"
My 1/2 Day Vacation: Island of Sylt with SYLT...
posted on: Apr 11, 2013 | author: juliac
Have you ever heard of the island of Sylt? Until a marketing company in Miami sent me a box of beautifully packaged Syltbar goodies, I had never heard of it. Sylt is an island located off the coast of Germany, near Denmark, that has 25 miles of what some consider to be the finest sandy beaches in the world.
Sarver Winery to Host Children’s Book L...
posted on: Apr 11, 2013 | author: juliac
While I was in New York City attending the Grand Tasting for the inaugural Snooth People’s Voice Wine Awards, I ran into a wine writing...
The Frugal Wino: Anne Amie Vineyards Cuvee A ...
posted on: Apr 10, 2013 | author: Sarah Tunnell
Picking out a wine during the spring season here in the Willamette Valley is always tough. One day it will rain for 12 hours straight, and the next it will be sixty degrees with sunshine. The wine I have picked out for this week I actually purchased a few months ago from Anne Amie Vineyards, which would be perfect for a warm sunny day.
#SnoothPVA: Wines of Scarpa
posted on: Apr 6, 2013 | author: juliac
After briefly looking over the list of wines that were poured into the twelve glasses in front of me, I realized I was about to taste some seriously high-caliber wines. Ranging in vintages from 2007 to 1978, with prices from $52 dollars a bottle to $500 dollars a bottle, our weekend of wine tasting was most certainly beginning with a bang - a bang of big, bold Italian Barbera di Astis and Barolos.
Malbec Day and the New Malbec Riedel Stemware
posted on: Apr 5, 2013 | author: juliac
I love it when I wake up in the morning and find a message in my inbox like this one: “I’m happy to announce that in conjunction with the...
MarshAnne Landing Winery 2013 Music Season
posted on: Apr 5, 2013 | author: Cindy Bailey-Asay
There's nothing quite like summer concerts at the wineries - check out MarshAnne Landing’s 2013 Music Season!
#SnoothPVA Weekend in New York City
posted on: Apr 4, 2013 | author: juliac
Together with Snooth, our group of wine and food bloggers certainly create a powerful social media voice in the world of wine.
The Frugal Wino: 2009 Two Birds by CuckooR...
posted on: Apr 2, 2013 | author: Sarah Tunnell
During my usual stroll through the wine section, I spotted a wine that looked quite interesting: Cuckoo's Nest Cellars Two Birds blend.
Pinteresting: Grown Up Mac and Cheese
posted on: Apr 1, 2013 | author: juliac
One of my favorite meals on a rainy day is macaroni and cheese - not the kind that comes out of a box. I love experimenting with gourmet cheeses and different types of pastas and meats. From lobster to beef and sandwiches to muffins, it's all good with macaroni and cheese.
Abacela named 2013 Oregon Winery of the Year
posted on: Mar 28, 2013 | author: Cindy Bailey-Asay
On March 12th, Abacela was named the “2013 Oregon Winery of the Year” by Wine Press Northwest.
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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.