Category Archives: wine

Kalimotxo..Your premium wine..with Coke or Pepsi?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

There is a “growing” trend in Asia, sneaking it’s way to other parts of the globe, and for us “wine snobs”, it tends to be shockingly discussing, or baby steps for future wine snobs. It’s called Kalimotxo, and it’s the … Continue reading →

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In need of a “Panty Dropper” in your life?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by storiesbygary

In a world where we are all challenged by longer hours at the office, and trying to keep up a love relationship back at the pad, sometimes a little extra planning can release that stress and leave you wearing only … Continue reading →

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Don’t “Hold the Mayo” in Sonoma

Posted on March 17, 2013 by storiesbygary

I am always looking for my next “Great Winery Find”, and wasn’t disappointed yesterday while on a quick stay in Sonoma California wine country, Sonoma. I had hoped for a visit to the private “Wine & Food Pairing” at St. … Continue reading →

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Put something “Wild” down your throat, game and wine of course.

Posted on March 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

As I stroll through the racks in my game freezers, deciding whether to have a elk roast, venison steaks, or bear rump this weekend, I also reflected my wine cellar choices. I seem to always try something different with wild … Continue reading →

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“Stuff” Happens, the sad demise of a Virginia Winery

Posted on March 13, 2013 by storiesbygary

I sauntered into my wine cellar to see what special Cabernet Sauvignon I could come up with to enjoy with the home made pasta, sauce and hot Italian sausage. A smile came to my face when I spotted a bottle … Continue reading →

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Top 5 reasons you need a Wine Cellar

Posted on March 11, 2013 by storiesbygary

Over the years after really discovering wine when I relocated to the West Coast, I found my tiny but excellent collection of wine increasing. We all have been there, with wooden wine racks in the living room, closet, bedroom and … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting on Cape Cod? Really?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by storiesbygary

For those of you readers not fortunate to live on the West Coast, were wineries are not only plentiful, but most excellent, I have an experience to share with those living in the North East. With Spring and the Summer … Continue reading →

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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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