Tag Archives: wine

“What the Hell did Ya Put in the @@@ Pasta?!!!)

Posted on December 11, 2012 by storiesbygary

Today is one of the two days of the year that are well into becoming traditional special event menu days for myself and love of my life. The “other day” would be Christmas Day, one that over the years was … Continue reading →

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Try something new, put some of Argentina on your table

Posted on December 7, 2012 by storiesbygary

  As you browse the wine section of your favorite wine store or Albertson’s (pretty excellent selection), or even Costco, you will find more and more wines from Argentina. Over the past few years, not only have the processes used … Continue reading →

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Torrontes, a delicious white for the holidays ?

Posted on December 6, 2012 by storiesbygary

With the holidays fast approaching, my thoughts always seem to bend towards what new wines can I introduce to my friends, to complement their holiday meals. This year I had the opportunity of trying a new and exciting wine for … Continue reading →

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When did you last ask for some of Santa’s “Little Black Homo” ?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I entered the tent for the first time, it was quite evident that this was to be one of my best adventures in hops, second only to a week at Octoberfest in Munich a few years ago. The scent … Continue reading →

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Why my “Cheesy Balls” taste like GOAT ?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I walked into the back room of the kitchen store, I felt my pulse quicken, that slight nervousness combined with unknown anticipation. I would be performing in an arena of strangers, an act I had never endeavored upon before. … 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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Shock and Awe..in a glass. An unexpected barrel tasting

Posted on November 27, 2012 by storiesbygary

Here it was, Thanksgiving Weekend, and where was I you ask, tasting the wines of Southern Oregon. We had just walked out the door of a winery in Douglas County Oregon, after tasting current wines and visiting with the owners, … Continue reading →

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Classical comes to Wine Country

Posted on November 25, 2012 by storiesbygary

The room was built for creation of an environment supporting voice as well as musical instrumentation, with acoustics shall we say perfect. The quilting that hung strategically on the walls, placed there for the sole advantage of withholding the sounds. … Continue reading →

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Spending Thanksgiving on a “Deserted Island”

Posted on November 24, 2012 by storiesbygary

“Was the morning after Thanksgiving and all through the house, memories of a wonderful, relaxing Holiday, just me and the spouse” There we were with just the two of us, and of course the “kids”, two Rotties, three horses and … Continue reading →

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Cialis..The new cure for the hangover !

Posted on November 20, 2012 by storiesbygary

As we near the holiday season, and the chance that at the office holiday party, a neighbors house, or even more dreaded, your own party, you might have the unfortunate opportunity, to get wasted. Most of will say that just … Continue reading →

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