Podcast – Piper Underbrink, Prive Vineyards
The last 23 months have been ferocious for so many of us. We all have that one pandemic story we will never forget. Piper from Prive Vineyards is no different. She not only bought a…
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Podcast – Andy Lytle, Aubaine, Lytle Barnett, At the Joy
I want to introduce you to a fascinating man by the name of Andy Lytle, he has his hands in so many different projects inside Oregon wine country. It is absolutely mind blowing his sense…
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Podcast – Sid and Mac Heinze, King’s North Wine
I had the pleasure to chat with Mac and Sid Heinze of Kings North. They recently opened their tasting room in March of 2021. Kings North is all about family through and through. There is…
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Abbott Claim – 2018 Orientate Pinot Noir
The number of bottles I don’t want to open is increasing, leaving me with a perception of having nothing to drink. The 2018 Orientate is no exception, and I will not open the other bottle…
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Let’s Explore Drew Bledsoe Wine
This is how I came about buying three bottles of Drew Bledsoe Wine, a 2018 Doubleback Cab. When they were delivered, I was excited and scared at the same time. I knew they were young and I should wait, like many years, but how can one wait when you’ve never had them before. I needed to see if I liked Doubleback or not.
View PostLet’s Explore Drew Bledsoe Wine
This is how I came about buying three bottles of Drew Bledsoe Wine, a 2018 Doubleback Cab. When they were delivered, I was excited and scared at the same time. I knew they were young and I should wait, like many years, but how can one wait when you’ve never had them before. I needed to see if I liked Doubleback or not.
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2019 Aubaine Joie Pinot Noir
What catches my attention about this wine is the internal struggle between bright and dark fruits. I first observed this in the glass with medium to almost dark reds with twinges of bright reds wanting…
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Domaine Serene Bend
It makes my heart sing with joy to see more Oregon Sparkling, and the idea of using multiple years of aged wine provides a complexity we don’t get to experience very often. Speaking of new…
View PostDomaine Serene Bend
It makes my heart sing with joy to see more Oregon Sparkling, and the idea of using multiple years of aged wine provides a complexity we don’t get to experience very often. Speaking of new…
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Podcast – Jessica Mozeico, Et Fille Wines
Transcription of interview A.J.:Welcome to Weinnotes, where we take the concept of a wine tasting note to a whole new experience by highlighting the people and stories of wine from vineyard to glass. Today, I…
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Cowhorn Winery
A few weeks back, I warned of pulling you down to Southern Oregon to explore a bit. Well, unlike my warnings to my daughter, I am backing down. Today we are visiting a winery called…
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A few weeks back, I warned of pulling you down to Southern Oregon to explore a bit. Well, unlike my warnings to my daughter, I am backing down. Today we are visiting a winery called…
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00 Wines – A bit of history behind the luxury brand
I have highlighted 00 Wines in the past, but it never felt like I did justice to the story, the people, and of course, the wines. So, today, I will do my level best to…
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Raindance Vineyards
Can you believe it? I am starting the newsletter this week on Wednesday! I am sitting in a van traveling from Ashland to Eugene as part of the Wine Media Conference. I haven’t explored the…
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Can you believe it? I am starting the newsletter this week on Wednesday! I am sitting in a van traveling from Ashland to Eugene as part of the Wine Media Conference. I haven’t explored the…
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International Pinot Noir Celebration – IPNC
Have you noticed how it is starting to get dark a little after 9:00 now instead of 9:20-ish? I feel like I haven’t crammed in enough the last couple of months. I need summer to…
View PostInternational Pinot Noir Celebration – IPNC
Have you noticed how it is starting to get dark a little after 9:00 now instead of 9:20-ish? I feel like I haven’t crammed in enough the last couple of months. I need summer to…
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Tendril Wine Cellars
Warning, I am going to ramble more than usual this week. If you appreciate my rambling, there is a chance I go a little far. If you want to skip ahead, please do so. I…
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