Privé Vineyard

What a blast last weekend was! The 4th of July is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. There are no expectations of gift-giving, and everyone comes together to celebrate America’s Birthday. I consider myself…

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Privé Vineyard

What a blast last weekend was! The 4th of July is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. There are no expectations of gift-giving, and everyone comes together to celebrate America’s Birthday. I consider myself…

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Van Duzer Vineyard

How can I not start the newsletter this week without mentioning the crazy three-day heatwave? I have been to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. I never experienced heat like I did this past week. It…

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Van Duzer Vineyard

How can I not start the newsletter this week without mentioning the crazy three-day heatwave? I have been to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. I never experienced heat like I did this past week. It…

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Corollary Wines is an up and coming Oregon Sparkling House

Some stories start in places we least expect them. For Corollary Wines, I think back to last weeks Apple’s Developer Conference, WWDC, aka Dub Dub. 2021 was the second year WWDC was held virtually. Every…

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Corollary Wines is an up and coming Oregon Sparkling House

Some stories start in places we least expect them. For Corollary Wines, I think back to last weeks Apple’s Developer Conference, WWDC, aka Dub Dub. 2021 was the second year WWDC was held virtually. Every…

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Audeant

It is strange what memories stick with us over time. I lived in Missouri until the age of 9. I remember there was a radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, who used to tell mesmerizing stories. I…

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Audeant

It is strange what memories stick with us over time. I lived in Missouri until the age of 9. I remember there was a radio broadcaster, Paul Harvey, who used to tell mesmerizing stories. I…

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Lavinea

With Monday being Memorial Day, it feels like I have been playing catch all week. Typically by Tuesday and at the latest of Wednesday, I have the newsletter structure in place. Here I am Thursday…

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Brynn Mawr

It is Memorial Day weekend. I am so ready for summer to be in full effect, and for most of the US, air conditioning units are running, allowing escape from the heat. In Oregon, the…

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Brynn Mawr

It is Memorial Day weekend. I am so ready for summer to be in full effect, and for most of the US, air conditioning units are running, allowing escape from the heat. In Oregon, the…

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Youngberg Hill

Earlier this week, I picked up my daughter from school and decided to pick up a Chocolate Tundra cookie from Hungry Hero as a snack on the way home. It was funny how she immediately…

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Youngberg Hill

Earlier this week, I picked up my daughter from school and decided to pick up a Chocolate Tundra cookie from Hungry Hero as a snack on the way home. It was funny how she immediately…

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Alloro

Long-time readers know I enjoy my bike rides during the summer. I used to live in Sherwood, and my main route was always down Lebeau Road. There is one main reason I enjoyed this route.…

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Jim Maresh

Typically, I ramble for a little bit every week, but I will change things up a bit this week and get right into it. Enjoy! When I think back on the history of Oregon Wine,…

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Ponzi

This morning I was walking Globgor. The sun was out. I was wearing short sleeves and should have been wearing shorts instead of jeans. Outside of the enjoyment of being outside and on the cusp…

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Kings North

For April, my Apple Watch has me doing 2,260 exercise minutes. This averages out to a little over 75 minutes/day. I enjoy the fact my Apple Watch pushes me, but sometimes I feel it is…

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Bells Up

I finished up the 44-hour audio version of Stephen King’s The Stand this week. I first read the mammoth book back in the late ’80s, and it made quite the impression on my younger self.…

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Bells Up

I finished up the 44-hour audio version of Stephen King’s The Stand this week. I first read the mammoth book back in the late ’80s, and it made quite the impression on my younger self.…

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Nicolas-Jay

I heard of the new tasting room and finally found time on the calendar to visit. Walking into the tasting room, I was greeted with a glass of 2019 Pink Vinyl Rose. Angela proceeded to…

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Nicolas-Jay

I heard of the new tasting room and finally found time on the calendar to visit. Walking into the tasting room, I was greeted with a glass of 2019 Pink Vinyl Rose. Angela proceeded to…

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McMinnville Wine Competition 2021

Last Saturday morning was the exact opposite of a lovely relaxing morning. Before the thought even enters your mind, the last thing I am doing is complaining. The last time I had to be somewhere…

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McMinnville Wine Competition 2021

Last Saturday morning was the exact opposite of a lovely relaxing morning. Before the thought even enters your mind, the last thing I am doing is complaining. The last time I had to be somewhere…

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Vidon

Sometimes I am completely out of touch with the outside world, even pre covid. Sunday morning, I opened my eyes, tapped my phone, and the glaring readout promptly told me to get the freak out…

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Vidon

Sometimes I am completely out of touch with the outside world, even pre covid. Sunday morning, I opened my eyes, tapped my phone, and the glaring readout promptly told me to get the freak out…

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