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Chill’n with Chilean Whites

15 May 2012

The Wines of Chile recently hosted an online tasting to promote Chile’s leading white wine varietals. This was another one of those virtual tastings I’ve talked about in the past and although this one was specifically hosted for bloggers, many events such as this showcase the value of social media to share opinions and tasting [...]

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The Grand Tour–A Wine Spectator Event of Excellence

14 May 2012

Last week I had the pleasure of attending my very first Wine Spectator event. Having been a fan of the publication for several decades I thought it would be fun to experience an event put on by a group who many wine enthusiasts consider the best at reviewing wines. Their publication not only receives more [...]

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Zagat Seeks Diners to Vote on Portland Restaurants

13 May 2012

Looking to tout that great meal you had last week? Want to warn a fellow foodie about lackluster service? Vote now in Zagat’s Portland Restaurants survey by visiting here for your chance to be quoted in Zagat’s annual reviews. Zagat believes that the combined opinions of thousands of avid consumers are inherently more accurate than [...]

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Grand Cru Story Shortlisted for the 2012 Born Digital Awards

11 May 2012

The shortlist for the 2012 Born Digital Awards was just announced and considering the tough competition across the globe, I am humbled that my story, ‘Has the term ‘California Grand Cru’ Gone too Far?’ was shortlisted in the Best Investigative Wine Story category. The winners will be announced on May 23 at the London International [...]

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2009 Mapema Mendoza Argentina Malbec

09 May 2012

We tasted this wine as part of Malbec Day, a worthwhile promotion that I wholeheartedly support and will look forward to for many years to come. I was excited to taste this wine as I had tried their Tempranillo from 2005 a while back and thought it was really good too. It seems Mapema is [...]

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2009 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

07 May 2012

The cooler weather in the 2009 season showcases what this fruit can produce with lower than normal sugar levels. The final blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc is quite smooth with layers of dark fruit that seamlessly integrates with a spicy undertone. The lower alcohol, balanced acidity and soft tannins [...]

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