Tag: pinot
group name: grapevine
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June 04, 2006 08:40 PM EDT --
I am currently in Oregon visiting. As those who have read my posts know, I recently moved from Oregon back to my native New England. While living in the Portland, Oregon area, I became a fanatic fan of . . . more
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November 12, 2007 08:15 PM EST --
Thanksgiving can daunting food holiday in many ways. It's not for the faint of heart--cooking turkey right so it's not dried out, marshalling the energy to prepare all those obligatory . . . more
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January 28, 2007 12:38 PM EST --
This past Christmas just keeps on giving! Earlier this month we enjoyed a great gift bottle of a Napa Zin, last weekend we moved west toward the Sonoma coast. This part of California wine . . . more
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November 19, 2007 08:56 PM EST --
I posted my Thanksgiving Wine Chat article early enough to give you time to find the right bottle (or two!) for your feast. But in case you're just beginning to think about Thanksgiving--maybe . . . more
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April 16, 2006 02:18 PM EDT --
Holidays can pose some interesting wine pairing challenges, especially if your family like ours will be enjoying an eclectic pot-luck buffet. Our table is likely to include ham, chicken, Delmonico . . . more
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September 15, 2007 08:36 AM EDT --
Yes, great wine can be had for $11 per bottle. Finding good wines on a modest budget is a challenge I enjoy. So when on my most recent visit to the local wine ship I left armed with among . . . more
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March 22, 2008 07:14 AM EDT --
Seems like I just finished my St. Pat's Day beer in a green bottle and Easter is just about here. I'm afraid I haven't had the time to do the thorough wine research I did to recommend . . . more
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July 15, 2007 08:36 AM EDT --
Nothing says summer to me quite like the intoxicating aroma of a bunch of fresh basil wafting through the kitchen. There's one thing sure to follow the introduction of that scent into the kithen--pesto! . . . more
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May 29, 2006 09:48 AM EDT --
"Virtual Wine Tasting" is one of the promised features of the new Wine Chat. Now I need your help in shaping this concept! Below are some of the elements I've thought of at this . . . more
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July 16, 2006 09:46 AM EDT --
I'm a big fan of Pinot Noir. I tend to associate an easy drinking, lively fruit flavor with this grape. Then from time to time I run across a pinot that takes it to another level. . . . more
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May 03, 2006 08:31 PM EDT --
In the early 2000s, my family and I moved from San Jose, California to the Portland, Oregon area. The house we bought was in an unincorporated section of Beaverton. The specific area was called Cooper . . . more
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December 31, 2006 02:22 PM EST --
Well, it looks like I didn’t have a single one of Wine Spectator’s Top wines for 2006, but did manage to have some good wine this year nonetheless. So I’m issuing my own Top 10 . . . more
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May 28, 2006 07:17 PM EDT --
Come chat about wine with your fellow Gatherers by joining one of the newest Gather groups--"Wine Chat "!
This forum for simple exchange about wine is intended for all who enjoy the fermented . . . more
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November 05, 2006 12:20 PM EST --
Trying to find good pinot noir on a budget isn't easy. Getting out of Burgundy, California and Oregon is often necessary to find a pinot worth drinking for under $20. And for this challenging . . . more
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June 25, 2007 08:39 PM EDT --
Last week I had a tasty salmon dish at The Elephant Walk, so last night I set out to see if I could do something similar. I don't make a lot of salmon, as Jodi isn't a big fan of it. . . . more
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October 28, 2006 01:18 PM EDT --
The calendar claims there are a few days remaining in October, but it sure feels a lot like November here today. Blustery winds are driving steady rain along with the few remaining leaves outside . . . more
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January 01, 2008 03:28 PM EST --
OK, it wasn't the toughest resolution, but looking at my list below you'd think I struggled with it. Last year I resolved to branch out beyond the California wines I was most familiar . . . more
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November 23, 2007 09:55 AM EST --
For starters, I opened a bottle of Mionetto Brut Prosecco , an Italian sparkling wine. A nice festive wine, light and fruity with a clean finish. Went well with the cheeses and spicy dip . . . more
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April 30, 2006 08:51 PM EDT --
Sue and I stopped at a rest area in New Hampshire today. New Hampshire rest areas have state run liquor stores. I went in to check out the wine selection. Having recently moved to Massachusetts from Oregon, . . . more
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November 12, 2006 01:31 PM EST --
My parents have the potentially daunting task of preparing the Thanksgiving feast for our family. My contribution is usually limited to bringing a salad and wine...so the wine had better be a good . . . more
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