Tag Archives: oregon wine

Way to a woman’s heart is down “Oyster Road” ?? Ya Baby!!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by storiesbygary

Sometimes it’s the best thing you can do for yourself to just getaway somewhere special and forget about what you do for once in a while. After all, as a Freelance Writer / Photographer, I’m always working on my next … Continue reading →

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Got Crabs???

Posted on July 10, 2013 by storiesbygary

There’s just something about All You Can Eat Crab on a hot afternoon, when they are serving chilled Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris, two of my most appreciated white wines to accompany this scrumptious delight. This past weekend I had … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the “Red Planet” for a Winery Music Event

Posted on July 3, 2013 by storiesbygary

If you follow my blogs you know that I am a huge proponent of supporting your local wineries, not only for their wines but also for the events they sponsor and have at their wineries. I travel throughout the Pacific … Continue reading →

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When I die, I will come back as a puppy!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

Father’s Day 2013 found me in one of my happy places, of which I have many. This year, it was on one of my favorite golf courses, in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. My wife who is a regular golf partner, long … Continue reading →

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“The Wine Snob”, let’s join their special club”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by storiesbygary

Things have certainly changed over the years. We no longer are satisfied with a cup of Maxwell House Coffee, or a bottle of  Budweiser. Instead, our tastes have matured to the world of Starbucks, with Café Mochas, and Latté’s, and … Continue reading →

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words ;-)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by storiesbygary

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I have to admit in this particular instance, I do agree. However, as the proud “Dad” I will just have to add another thousand. Ok, not really, but you know … Continue reading →

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Travel with wine? Why not!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

As we start getting closer to that time of year when travel plans start to take shape, I start to think of ways I have made traveling the world a little bit better. Traveling lighter, planning things ahead, and speaking … 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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