Monthly Archives: February 2013

Is that a flashlight in your wet suit, or are ya happy to see me?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by storiesbygary

In the great word of travel, be it in your home area, state, country or the world, adventures are everywhere.As I sit contemplating my upcoming adventures, quite frankly my “travel bucket list”, I find myself getting excited at the new … Continue reading →

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Have ya sipped a Charles Creek Malbec recently?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by storiesbygary

Today you can find many excellent Malbec’s produced here in the United States, and if you haven’t tried this awesome grape, you should think about it next time you see one on the menu. Although relatively new to the U.S. … Continue reading →

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“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by storiesbygary

“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?.

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“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by storiesbygary

The tri-tip roast was about a half an hour from departure from the Traeger Smoker as I strolled into the wine cellar for something fantastic to enjoy with this hunk of pleasure. Scanning the rows I decided instead a Syrah … Continue reading →

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Your new “Best Friend”..Pinot Noir

Posted on February 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

I recently read an article in one of the best known wine magazines about Pinot Noir, and the “singular” thinking some wine drinkers have about this noble grape. By “singular” I am talking about those who live in a growing … Continue reading →

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How about some “One Toe Duck”???

Posted on February 22, 2013 by storiesbygary

Of all my discoveries in the Willamette Valley of wineries of new “boutique” style wineries, the one that really shines for me is Ancient Cellars, in Dundee, Oregon. Brothers Chris and Craig Baker. Chris who found his legs while an … Continue reading →

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Oh My! is that a “Deadliest Catch” Captain?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

You can find many different choices of venue for wine and food events, from the formal “limited attendance” events, to events held in museums as well as in big tents or hotels. Some events are specifically paired with certain food, … Continue reading →

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Attending your “Local Wine Event”, be happy..drink wine..smile

Posted on February 19, 2013 by storiesbygary

It’s coming close to the one local event that I have looked forward to for the past fifteen years, Umpqua Valley’s Greatest of the Grape. Held in Canyonville, Oregon at 7 Feathers Casino and Convention Center, this is the event … Continue reading →

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It’s “Presidents Day”, let’s have a drink and go shopping!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by storiesbygary

It’s “Presidents Day”, A day to honor such outstanding presidents as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, and of course, a day for all the “Presidents Day Sales”, along with a three day weekend, for some. In honor of the great … Continue reading →

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To take a Danube River Wine Cruise..or Not

Posted on February 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

I have recently been giving the thought of what larger trips I will make over the next couple of years, being larger international travel takes careful planning, for your time, as well as your money. As of yesterday, the plan … Continue reading →

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