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Pairing wine with Thanksgiving? Don’t forget these two things!
Posted on November 23, 2014
For Thanksgiving dinner, pairing wine with all of those beautiful Thanksgiving plates can be a tricky endeavor. Look for wines with high acidity and fruit to complement that wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! Acid can cleanse your palate, and fruitiness can withstand all of that sugar and salt. Here are three essential Thanksgiving wines that are sure to […]
Sabering the Moment…
Posted on September 1, 2014 2 Comments
Labor Day is not just a day off but a day that is dedicated to social and economic achievements of American workers. This Labor Day should be celebrated with a proper bottle of sparkling wine and friends. Let’s “Saber” the Moment! I got back from the Wine Bloggers Conference with a newfound appreciation for the […]
Red wine, White Wine and Bubbles…An Introduction to the Willamette Valley of Oregon
Posted on January 21, 2013
Having been here in Oregon now for about four and a half months, starting with a quick introduction via the Wine Bloggers’ Conference held in Portland in September and culminating with the harvest season, I have had a chance to learn a bit about the wonderful valley that I now live in. While it is not […]