Tag Archives: white 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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Have ya sipped a Charles Creek Malbec recently?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by storiesbygary

Today you can find many excellent Malbec’s produced here in the United States, and if you haven’t tried this awesome grape, you should think about it next time you see one on the menu. Although relatively new to the U.S. … Continue reading →

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“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by storiesbygary

“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?.

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“And the Oscar goes to”..the wine or the roast?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by storiesbygary

The tri-tip roast was about a half an hour from departure from the Traeger Smoker as I strolled into the wine cellar for something fantastic to enjoy with this hunk of pleasure. Scanning the rows I decided instead a Syrah … Continue reading →

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When did you last ask for some of Santa’s “Little Black Homo” ?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I entered the tent for the first time, it was quite evident that this was to be one of my best adventures in hops, second only to a week at Octoberfest in Munich a few years ago. The scent … Continue reading →

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Why my “Cheesy Balls” taste like GOAT ?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I walked into the back room of the kitchen store, I felt my pulse quicken, that slight nervousness combined with unknown anticipation. I would be performing in an arena of strangers, an act I had never endeavored upon before. … Continue reading →

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Shock and Awe..in a glass. An unexpected barrel tasting

Posted on November 27, 2012 by storiesbygary

Here it was, Thanksgiving Weekend, and where was I you ask, tasting the wines of Southern Oregon. We had just walked out the door of a winery in Douglas County Oregon, after tasting current wines and visiting with the owners, … Continue reading →

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Spending Thanksgiving on a “Deserted Island”

Posted on November 24, 2012 by storiesbygary

“Was the morning after Thanksgiving and all through the house, memories of a wonderful, relaxing Holiday, just me and the spouse” There we were with just the two of us, and of course the “kids”, two Rotties, three horses and … Continue reading →

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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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