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2007 Elyse Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

19 March 2013

This wine has all its ducks in a row and if you like big full-bodied red wines, this one will march right in and steal your heart away. This winery flies under the radar and over the years has made quite a reputation for producing very specific style wines. Vintage after vintage they keep putting [...]

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Postcard from Down Under

15 March 2013

G’day Mates! Marc and I are here in Australia and tired as hell from the dreaded 17-hour flight. After a nap, we’ll begin our exploration by hitting as many wineries, wine bars and restaurants in Victoria and South Australia, journo’n as much as we can with the available wifi. What makes this trip so special [...]

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2011 Poggiotando Toscana IGT Vermentino

12 March 2013

This Italian white wine is quite refreshing. If Vermentino is not a varietal that regularly appears on your table it should be. The aromas express an elegantly floral characteristic that combines acacia with crisp green pine. The flavors showcase lemon, ripe sweet apricot, subtle mango and a hint of papaya. The bright acidity balances the [...]

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Bill Fuller, Oregon Wine Pioneer

05 March 2013

How hard do winemakers work . . . especially at startup? Last week, I had the privilege of a long visit with Bill Fuller, co-founder of Tualatin Vineyards near Forest Grove, Oregon. Now, Bill is a good friend going back almost to his 1971 arrival in Oregon, but there is something really special about discussing [...]

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2009 Monteverro Chardonnay ~ Tuscany, Italy

27 February 2013

If your one of those wine drinkers in the ABC crowd (Anything But Chardonnay) this wine will change your mind about this white varietal. Wicked good, pure quality, high end Chardonnay from Tuscany, who knew? The nose opens with aromas of juicy ripe pear, notes of citrus zest and fresh scraped vanilla bean. The flavors [...]

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2010 Cornerstone Stepping Stone Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

22 February 2013

The Stepping Stone line of wines from Cornerstone has provided just what the name infers and that is a bridge from the ultra high quality of the Cornerstone label to the well-made value conscious everyday drinking wines of Stepping Stone. Probably more often than not that bridge works the other way too. In that scenario [...]

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