Tag Archives: Oregon

“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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Easter Weekend..Cannon Beach, Oregon..80 degrees? WTF?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by storiesbygary

It’s Easter weekend in Oregon, and the wife and I decide because of excellent weather in the forecast, to head to the beach. Our destination location, Cannon Beach, Oregon. Although I haven’t spent much time in Cannon Beach, I was … 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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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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Sip Southern Oregon wines, in a historic Stage Stop.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by storiesbygary

It’s been some time since I have written about our Southern wineries, below Douglas County that is. I did recently talk about Troon Vineyards and their participation in this years ZAP Festival in San Francisco a week ago (see previous … Continue reading →

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Piece of Tail & Brazilian Steak and wine at Melrose Vineyard Valentines Winemaker Dinner

Posted on February 10, 2013 by storiesbygary

Last evening I attended an event at one of my local wineries, Melrose Vineyards Valentines Celebration Dinner, in Roseburg, Oregon. I have attended many winemaker dinners throughout the country , but I have to say that the experience that I … Continue reading →

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The “Boutique” Winery, here to stay or gone tomorrow

Posted on February 8, 2013 by storiesbygary

In the early years of wine growing in the United States, the wineries that started up in that region worked very hard to become know to the European wine societies. The European wine market looked to the U.S. as a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 26, 2013 by storiesbygary

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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A special delight for Valentines Day ?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all, relax, have some good eats and maybe get a massage, then the Allison Inn and Spa should be in your sights for the next long weekend or vacation. … Continue reading →

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