From the monthly archives:

January 2009

My new "Mega Wine Geek" Hero, Finder of Under $20 Great Wines

January 27, 2009

My new hero, Robbie Cook of San Francisco, spends his retirement compiling his website, www.winebestbuys.com. Stacy Finz, of the San Francisco Chronicle, describes Robbie as the “Mega Wine Geek” who mails out for free his newsletter to anyone upon request. Basically, Robbie collates all the reviews and awards for each wine, outlines the scores based [...]

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Wine tastings/events, Jan. 25-Feb. 1

January 25, 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Uncorked Wine Club at Hair MComplimentary spa services offered first hour, tasting 6 wineries, 7-9 pm, $15818 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR Urban Wine WorksBlend your own wine, 5:30-6:30, $40. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Belly Restaurant and Bishop Creek winemaker’s dinner5 courses, 5 wines, $89, 7-10 pmBelly Restaurant3500 NE MLK Jr. [...]

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Kir, Wine Bar Review

January 24, 2009

Some bars and restaurants attempt to transport you to another time and place. Le Pigeon, for example, conjures images of a Parisian bistro; Doug Fir’s cozy fireplace, wood bar, and architecture take you to 1950′s southern California. Kir is not one of those places. In fact, when you walk in to the unpretentious and small [...]

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Wine+Food Pairing Tool

January 21, 2009

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Portland Wine Bars

January 20, 2009

DOWNTOWN Aquariva Italian Kichen & Wine Bar Avalon Hotel & Spa 470 SW Hamilton Ct. Portland, OR 97239 (503) 802-5850 Carafe Bistro & Wine Bar 200 SW Market St. Portland, OR 97201 (503) 248-0004 http://www.carafebistro.com Oregon Wines on Broadway 515 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 (503) 228-4655 http://www.oregonwinesonbroadway.com Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar 901 [...]

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Wine tastings/events, Jan. 19-25

January 16, 2009

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 McGinn’sInauguration Night Gala, surprises await you, don’t miss the event; no fee. Urban Wine WorksBlend your own wine, 5:30-6:30, $40. Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Square Deal Wine CompanyTasting from Dan’s trip, $20 fee waived with case purchase. Cork, NE Alberta, ClassIntro to France Series: Southwest; regional wine class, reservations required, $40. [...]

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Wine tastings/events, Jan. 12-19

January 10, 2009

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Urban Wine WorksBlend your own wine, 5:30-6:30, $40. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Square Deal Wine CompanyTasting from Dan’s trip, $20 fee waived with case purchase. Thursday, January 15, 2009 Cork Westside, fee. Korkage Wine ShopJohn Leonard with Casa Bruno Friday, January 16, 2009 BurdigalaBrunello Di Montalcino Cork Eastside, fee. Great Wine [...]

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Portland Wine Shops

January 10, 2009

DOWNTOWN The Cellar Door 921 SW 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 (503) 221-7435 http://www.thecellardoor.com/ Martinotti’s 404 SW 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 (503) 224-9028 Oregon Wines on Broadway 515 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 (503) 228-4655 http://www.oregonwinesonbroadway.com/ Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro 0315 SW Montgomery St. Portland, OR 97201 (503) 295-2747 http://www.thirstwinebar.com/ Vinopolis Wine Shop [...]

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