Tag Archives: wine tasting

Not asking you to support your local gunfighter!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by storiesbygary

With the arrival of great weather, something well appreciated here in Southern Oregon nearing the beginning of summer months, brings a slew of wine events to Oregon also. Not that I’m complaining, but I really have to make some heavy … Continue reading →

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Get Crabs, drinking wine and fly through the air without a plane in Astoria, Oregon?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by storiesbygary

Every year my experience in Astoria, Oregon this time of year is exciting, and I always find a new experience while there, at least one. This year was no exception to that rule, and I have to tell you, if … 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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Give yourself a bubbly smile ?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by storiesbygary

It really doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I can always find a reason for sparkling wine. Even though I have and still do enjoy a bottle of expensive French champagne, for most other special occasions or just … 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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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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Wine Tasting on Cape Cod? Really?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by storiesbygary

For those of you readers not fortunate to live on the West Coast, were wineries are not only plentiful, but most excellent, I have an experience to share with those living in the North East. With Spring and the Summer … 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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