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“Real Men” drink wine during Thanksgiving football !@

Posted on November 21, 2012 by storiesbygary

Thanksgiving Day or “Turkey Day” is a holiday that is looked forward to for family gatherings, parades and football games, maybe not in that particular order. If you haven’t yet completed your shopping for meals and accessories, there’s a good … Continue reading →

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Cialis..The new cure for the hangover !

Posted on November 20, 2012 by storiesbygary

As we near the holiday season, and the chance that at the office holiday party, a neighbors house, or even more dreaded, your own party, you might have the unfortunate opportunity, to get wasted. Most of will say that just … Continue reading →

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Putting the Kiwi in an American Wine

Posted on November 19, 2012 by storiesbygary

One of my most “Unforgettable Characters” , Ray Walsh of Capitello Wineries Ray Walsh grew up in Auckland, New Zealand and brags about the fact that his only exposure to vineyards was picking up his father’s spent ammo, and occasionally … Continue reading →

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You $100 Bottle of wine is “tainted”, now what ?

Posted on November 18, 2012 by storiesbygary

As the Thanksgiving and other end of year holidays come upon us, more wine bottles will be popped and served, both at home as well as dining out in restaurants. That means the odds of perhaps buying or being served … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug ! Forget the holidays, Just drink wine !

Posted on November 17, 2012 by storiesbygary

So, the weekend is coming up, and Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner. From the looks of things in town, we will just forget about Thanksgiving this year, and just concentrate on Christmas ! Isn’t that just sick ! … Continue reading →

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Remember when things were simple “The Treehouse”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by storiesbygary

You have climbed your way to the very top, struggling at times to make it. What were they thinking when they made this journey, up to the heavens. The sights, colors, landscape surrounding the area have been spectacular , and … Continue reading →

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Have you attended an Oregon Seafood & Wine Event ?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by storiesbygary

With Thanksgiving in a week, and the Christmas holidays around the corner, my mind is wandering to the new year, and which of the many major wine events I will choose to attend this year. I always try to attend … Continue reading →

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Support your local Winery, and reap the benefits

Posted on November 12, 2012 by storiesbygary

I spend much of my time behind my desk, writing about my travel experiences to exotic destinations, meeting fantastic people, eating simply mind blowing foods, and drinking the best wines. That’s where I am when not sitting here, although much … Continue reading →

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Pre-Release 2011 Pinot Noir Wine Tasting at Domaine Drouhin

Posted on November 10, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I drove into the estate of Domaine Drouhin Vineyards and their bright orange vineyards I immediately noticed a ton of vehicles parked along the gravel roads. The event I was her for had just started 30 minutes prior, so … Continue reading →

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The World of Wine Apps

Posted on November 6, 2012 by storiesbygary

Talking about “best wine apps” is something in today’s fast paced market that can be a futile attempt to nail.  That being said, I will try to stick to “Apps” connected to wine programs that I have been using for … Continue reading →

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