From the monthly archives:
In his eponymous book “Adventures on the Wine Route”, Kermit Lynch expresses his disdain for blind taste testing for rating purposes: “The method is misguided, the results spurious and misleading. I realized that I could not trust my own judgement under such tasting conditions.” The reason for this was the differences when tasted [...]
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We want good German wines for the wedding, but Eva believes most German imports are unlike traditional German wines, because she says the imported wines are simply “too sweet”, and are imported to please the typical American palate – which likes sweet. Most typical German whites tasted at the vineyards are dry, crisp, [...]
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As posted by Great Wine Buys:
Owen Roe’s new Corvidae Washington wines…and other favoritesDirector of Winemaking Erik Brasher will be here pouring Owen Roe’s new Corvidae line from Washington and other Owen Roe treats. An awesome opportunity get insight into their fabulous and varied offerings. From Corvidae, try the Rook CSM 2007 (red blend), Lenore Syrah [...]
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Monday, April 13, 2009Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Barbur World FoodsAnkeny Vineyard, 4-7 pm, free.
ThirstGreen & Red Vineyard, Napa, 5-8 pm, free.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
23 HoytPatricia Green Cellars dinner, 6:30 pm, $80 per person.
Paley’s PlaceTax relief- Affordable Solutions, three individually priced flights, 5:30-10:30.
Zupan’s Wine CellarValue Flight: Austrailian Shiraz, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Korkage Wine ShopDan Paynter [...]
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Baumard is the new Veuve Clicquot. Super tasty, waaaaay cheaper. Crisp, sparkling, super smooth, the whole bottle is gone before you know it, a great sparkling wine. A lot of reviewers spend time on tasting notes, scores, etc., but all I want to know is: Does it taste good? Baumard [...]
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Winery review- Stage Left Cellars
I knew Stage Left Cellars was special when owner/winemaker Rich Williams told me he follows MC Hammer on Twitter. Of course, I had just served as a pourer at the 2nd annual “Passport to East Bay Wine Trail”, and had sipped on Stage Left’s “Scenic Route” Oregon Syrah (Rogue Valley) [...]
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Monday, April 6, 2009Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Zupan’s (Burnside)Iaboulet with Frederic Iaboulet, flight and appetizers, 6-8:30 pm, $15.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Cork @ NW Lovejoy
Zupan’s Wine CellarZerba Cellars with Mark Retz, flight and appetizers, 6:30-8:30 pm, $15
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Cork @ NW LovejoyNo tasting.
Korkage Wine ShopCascade Cliffs Vineyard and Winery, 5-7 pm, $10 tasting fee
Thirst Wine Bar [...]
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We love wine tasting and being the destination Portland, Oregon Wine Blog for all wine events in Portland! Eva "the German" loves old world sensibility, balance and refinement; and has taught Bernard "the American" to appreciate subtlety and craftsmanship. (Although Eva now secretly enjoys some new world 'fruit bombs' on occasion!) We absolutely love finding (and drinking) wines that taste more expensive than they cost.