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Drinking Now: 2012 Cornerstone Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Posted on July 24, 2015
Chardonnay is a white wine varietal, originally from the Burgundy region of eastern France, like Pinot Noir, and is actually now grown all over the world from England to New Zealand to Oregon. Chardonnay, perhaps one of the most enjoyed yet snubbed varietals to date. It is now coming back with vengeance due to the […]
A Thirst for Cider: Oregon Cider Week
Posted on July 6, 2014
What was once old is new again. This holds true not just for fashion but also for cider. The US has now experienced a cultural resurgence of cider and is developing quite a thirst for it. Once Colonial America’s drink of choice, the U.S. is quickly returning back to its roots for inspiration. According to […]
A Cider for Everyone
Posted on May 1, 2014

In a previous article, I wrote about the history of cider, my experiences in Spain, and now those in Oregon. I had the opportunity to visit the Northwest Cider Association Rite of Spring event in Portland, where I tasted ciders that would work for pretty much any palate, from those who aren’t so sure about […]