Category Archives: travel

Cold and Professionally tapped Guinness in Old Sacramento

Posted on January 31, 2013 by storiesbygary

Yesterday afternoon was pure pleasure for me, with the sun shining, smiling visitors walking the streets, and new adventures around each corner, I was in Old Sacramento, California. Being in Northern California a couple days before attending this years ZAP … Continue reading →

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If “things go better with Coke” why not try wine?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by storiesbygary

Wine has been used many times in many fashions together with another beverage, to make a cocktail. But have you ever heard of Kalimotxo before? The name alone is a challenge in itself to try to pronounce, probably more after … Continue reading →

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’09 Tempranillo Release Party with Earl Jones at Abacela Vineyards Winery, Oregon

Posted on January 26, 2013 by storiesbygary

I had the well anticipated pleasure of attending a “release party” at Abacela Vineyard & Winery in Roseburg, Oregon last evening for their 2009 Estate Tempranillo. I have known these owners and staff since they first re-located here and planted … Continue reading →

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A special delight for Valentines Day ?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all, relax, have some good eats and maybe get a massage, then the Allison Inn and Spa should be in your sights for the next long weekend or vacation. … Continue reading →

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