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Müller-Thurgau: Nothing if Not Reliable

I’ve recently been fixated with seeking out local producers who make Müller-Thurgau. Some have told me that the wines made from this cross (genetically speaking, not in a crotchety way) is “too insipid” to drink, and best avoided. I’m of the opinion though that most wine will find some kind of market—look at the success of White Zinfandel in California. Continue reading

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Ubiquitous Piece on Thanksgiving Wine Picks

As expected, everyone is bustling to get their articles about the best wines for Thanksgiving written. I maintain my philosophy that having multiple bottles of wine available for all your guests is the best (and sometimes easiest!) policy. Why take on the stress that is finding the Holy Grail of turkey day wines? Continue reading

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Pairing NW Whites with Coastal Cuisine at Cabezon

Last week I was invited to attend a press dinner being hosted at Cabezon in NE Portland to celebrate their one year anniversary. Dinner was superb and meeting some other local writers who were interested in local food and wine was a nice way to spend the evening. Continue reading

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