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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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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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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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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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Oh My! is that a “Deadliest Catch” Captain?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

You can find many different choices of venue for wine and food events, from the formal “limited attendance” events, to events held in museums as well as in big tents or hotels. Some events are specifically paired with certain food, … 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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Oh Savanna ! A star in the world of wine

Posted on November 30, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I was seated by the host at the Wildwood Restaurant in downtown Portland, the aromas drifting from their kitchen tantalized my senses and created visions of what could soon be. As I wasn’t really there for the food so … Continue reading →

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Have you attended an Oregon Seafood & Wine Event ?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by storiesbygary

With Thanksgiving in a week, and the Christmas holidays around the corner, my mind is wandering to the new year, and which of the many major wine events I will choose to attend this year. I always try to attend … Continue reading →

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