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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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WTF ! Was that Thomas Jefferson?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by storiesbygary

If your already dreaming of your next vacation, maybe this summer or spring even, maybe visiting our nations capitol comes to mind. Whether you have visited Washington DC, and or Virginia, these two destinations can easily be enjoyed with a … Continue reading →

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Rewarding to befriend the “small new stranger”

Posted on January 23, 2013 by storiesbygary

Having just finished devouring the latest issue of Wine Spectator, I sit back reflecting on specific articles within this ever so popular “Wine Geek Bible”. I myself anticipate it’s arrival, and pour through it’s pages, therefore I do include myself … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the “King”, King Estate Winery, Oregon

Posted on January 22, 2013 by storiesbygary

One of the largest production wineries and production facilities in Oregon,with perhaps the most recognized is that of King Estate Winery in Eugene Oregon. I find it amazing that after many years living here, I had never been to the … Continue reading →

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Serve this wine before a dinner party, after a dinner party, or AS a Dinner Party !

Posted on January 18, 2013 by storiesbygary

I recently had the opportunity of sipping a wine I was aware of, yet had never had the experience of tasting. Being among other things, one of my favorite vices in the wine arena, this is a sparkling wine called … Continue reading →

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The Good, Bad and Ugly, Wine Country Temecula

Posted on January 14, 2013 by storiesbygary

My plans for a visit on Coronado Island, San Diego were trashed by the epidemic of Flu, not upon me but on my Brother in Law that has a beautiful oceanfront condo on Coronado overlooking San Diego. A day of … Continue reading →

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“When you thought it couldn’t get worse!”

Posted on January 7, 2013 by storiesbygary

I guess the old saying, “Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse..”, rings true for me today. As I was gathering my thoughts and data for a magazine article yesterday, about the increase in use of metal screw top … Continue reading →

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