Category Archives: travel

The “Big Sip” McMinnville, Oregon 20th Annual

Posted on March 6, 2013 by storiesbygary

  It’s that time of year when it seems there are back-to-back wine events here in Oregon. With my liver in recovery from last weekends “Greatest of the Grape” in Canyonville, Oregon, this next weekend, March 8th – 10th of … Continue reading →

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Wine, Women and Music..What could be better?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by storiesbygary

Every year for the past 15 years I have attended the Southern Oregon wine event, “Greatest of the Grape”, held at the 7 Feathers Casino and Conference Center in Canyonville, Oregon. This event hasn’t always been held as for years … Continue reading →

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Getting “stoned” before the “big wine event”

Posted on March 3, 2013 by storiesbygary

Here it is, Saturday morning and I just finished two hours at the Redrock Spa at 7 Feathers Casino to get the kinks out, muscles relaxed and my mind ready for the activities this evening. But before that I needed … Continue reading →

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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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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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