Tag Archives: wine tasting

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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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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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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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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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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The Signature White Wine from Argentina – Torrontes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by storiesbygary

Not long ago, while researching wines of Argentina for articles I had just been contracted to write about, I was surprised as well as honored to be contacted by Jim Caudill, from Hess Collection Wineries in Napa. Jim asked if … Continue reading →

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My “Top Ten” Choices from the San Francisco Zinfandel Festival

Posted on February 4, 2013 by storiesbygary

After just spending a delightful three days in San Francisco attending the 22nd Annual ZAP Zinfandel Festival, for the first time I might add, I sit here reflecting on mind and notes. What I tried to do at this event … Continue reading →

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ZAP, Zinfandel Festival San Francisco 22nd Annual Day Three

Posted on February 3, 2013 by storiesbygary

This morning was the final day of my three day adventure in the world of Zinfandel. I have to say that I have just taken advanced studies in this red grape, and have a whole new appreciation for Zinfandel and … Continue reading →

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