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Oregon’s Wine Reputation Continues to Grow!
The History Since I am relatively new to the Willamette Valley, I spend my down time researching the history of
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The Story of Supertasters, the PTC Gene, and Bold Reds
Did you ever wonder why some people prefer bitter tastes and some shy away? I’m talking about grapefruit, arugula, dark
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Unusual Red Wines of the Willamette Valley (Part 2)
Last week, based on a reader suggestion, I started researching oddball grapes grown in the Willamette Valley. I found too
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Unusual White Wines of the Willamette Valley (Part 1)
Last week I wrote about the king of Willamette Valley grapes: Pinot Noir. This week, we’re discussing some lesser known
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Sherry, Port, Madeira, Marsala: Wine or Spirit?
Have you ever been confused about port wine? What exactly is it and how does it differ from “regular” wine?
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Wine Skins 101
By popular demand (aka my daughter, the millennial) this blog post will be about grapes and wine types. Talking to
