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An Update On Oregon’s 2010 Vintage
Back in August we posted a mid season update on how Oregon’s 2010 vintage was shaping up. At that point, the vintage was definitely cold and behind schedule. Now that the 2010 harvest is over we are taking another look … Continue reading
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Pre Thanksgiving Weekend Wine Tours
Here in the Willamette Valley, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Weekends are huge events. Wineries that are normally closed will open their doors. Many of the wineries will host special events that may include food, music, and special barrel or library … Continue reading
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Online Wine Tours Reservations
We are glad to announce that we now offer online wine tour reservations. We have spent the last couple of weeks working to integrate the online reservation system into our website. You can now see if we are available on … Continue reading
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How Cold Is Oregon’s 2010 Vintage? A Historical Comparison
For Oregon’s 2010 vintage the score may be tied at zero at the end of regulation time, and the vintage facing elimination, but the game is not over. All it takes is a last minute goal in stopage time to … Continue reading
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Coming Soon – Central Oregon Wine Tours?
Having grown up in Central Oregon, I never thought of the area as wine country. Maragas Winery in Culver has started harvesting grapes after starting a 2.5 acre field trial in 2006. Despite how hot the days get in the … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting Tips
If you enjoy a good glass of wine, you probably have at least one or two favorites. Wine tasting is an adventure that will delight your palate and broaden your experience by introducing you to new varieties and flavors. A … Continue reading
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QR Codes – Making Your Life Easier
As you read through our Oregon wine tour brochure, you may be asking yourself what that strange design in the bottom corner is. While it may look like a Rorschach test, this is actually a new type of information technology … Continue reading
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Wine Shipping and Storage
We frequently get asked about wine shipping for those going on a tour. As a courtesy to our guests we work with Wine Country Shippers to take care of your shipping needs. At the end of your tour we will … Continue reading
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Portland Indie Wine Festival
According to their website, The Sixth Annual Portland Indie Wine Festival is a delicious experience that pairs wine lovers with the Northwest’s top 40 artisinal wineries in the heart of Portland. Top 40 Artisanal Northwest Wineries New Location Small plates … Continue reading
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A Grand Cru Tasting
On Saturday I visited Scott Paul Wines for a tasting. Scott had opened several bottles from Burgundy producer Lucien Le Moine. All of the bottles Scott had were gone by the end of the day. I woke up that morning … Continue reading
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