Tag Archives: white

Gary’s quick guide to wine and food pairing..

Posted on May 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

Choices in the Sparkling Wine section This is an easy selection, as in my opinion sparkling wine and Champagne pairs with just about every meal. My favorite is fresh shrimp with a nice hot cocktail sauce, on a upper level … Continue reading →

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Astoria Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival, not only about the wine

Posted on April 29, 2013 by storiesbygary

My adventures in wine continued this weekend at the 31ST Annual Astoria Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival in Astoria, Oregon. It has been my pleasure to attend this outstanding event for the past six years, and I do hope to … Continue reading →

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Is a “Barrel Tour” in your future?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by storiesbygary

If you live in wine country, or are planning to visit a wine country in the U.S. then get ready for a ride, because this is “Barrel Tour” season. This weekend has kicked off the Umpqua Valley Oregon’s first Barrel … Continue reading →

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A “Taste of Temecula”, surprise your palate

Posted on March 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

I had purchased two very fine, thick cut steaks yesterday to cook on the Traeger Smoker / Barbecue, which if you have never experienced, your just missing out, just saying. Of course, with a juicy steak, on a Friday night, … 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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“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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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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Your new “Best Friend”..Pinot Noir

Posted on February 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

I recently read an article in one of the best known wine magazines about Pinot Noir, and the “singular” thinking some wine drinkers have about this noble grape. By “singular” I am talking about those who live in a growing … Continue reading →

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