Tag Archives: wine

“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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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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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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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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Is that a flashlight in your wet suit, or are ya happy to see me?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by storiesbygary

In the great word of travel, be it in your home area, state, country or the world, adventures are everywhere.As I sit contemplating my upcoming adventures, quite frankly my “travel bucket list”, I find myself getting excited at the new … 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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