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Not asking you to support your local gunfighter!

With the arrival of great weather, something well appreciated here in Southern Oregon nearing the beginning of summer months, brings a slew of wine events to Oregon also. Not that I’m complaining, but I really have to make some heavy … Continue reading

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Top 5 reasons you need a Wine Cellar

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

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

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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