From the monthly archives:
We reviewed Libra Wines Pinot Noir last week, and enjoyed the QPR. It seems Willamette Valley is enjoying it as well, as we saw the wine at various locales- the Horseradish Grill in Carlton, the Tasting Room (also in Carlton), and Press Wine Bar in Dundee. Bill Hanson, owner and winemaker, is also [...]
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Korkage Wine ShopTBD, 6-8 pm, $10 tasting fee
Thirst Wine Bar & BistroTBD, 5-8pm, free.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Blackbird Wine ShopTBD
Cork, NE AlbertaGamay Noir, the other side of darkness! 5-7 pm, $10.
Cornell Wine TastingSpain, 4:30-7 pm, $8-$16.
Every Day WineNorthwest Wines, Part I, 5-9 pm, $15.
Gem Wine Cellar & Wine BarWines of Piedmont, Italy, [...]
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Press Wine Bar is located inside of Farm to Fork restaurant, and is also a bottle shop. Mark Bosko, Wine Director, features the usual suspects of Willamette Valley wines, and with his wine connections (Mark was formerly at Domaine Drouhin) he is beginning to be the hub for small producers that may be relatively [...]
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The famous sculpture: “Pluto and Proserpina” by Bernini located at the Borghese Gallery in Rome, Italy
My favorite class in college was Mythology, and my favorite story was the plight of Persephone as she was trapped in Hades after she ate 6 pomegranate seeds the King of the Underworld offered her. Basically, Hades had [...]
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Wine Geeks- and Kermit Lynch
Over the past year, we have met three celebrities- Tim Robbins asked us for a ride in downtown Portland, Michael Chiarello was the gracious host at Bottega, and Kermit Lynch last night at E & R’s wine tasting with the famous importer, who was by far the coolest of the three! [...]
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I love my parents tremendously, they are the kindest, most generous and loving people in the world. However, when parents give you a gift you do not like, here is what NOT to say: “Thanks mom and dad, but I really don’t like it…” Instead, you should have social graces, say “Thank you!” [...]
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Blackbird Wine ShopFriday night tastings
Cork, NE AlbertaBudget Sparkling Wine, 5-7:30, $10
Cork, NW LovejoyOregon Riesling, A Surprising Success, Bergstrom, Brooks, Love & Squalor, Chehalem, and Lemelson, 5-7pm, $10.
Cornell Wine TastingZinfandel, 4:30-7 pm, $8-$16.
Every Day WineWines of France, 5-9 pm, $12.
Garrison’s Fine WinesThe Other Italian Tasting, Italian wines that break from the norm, 5-8 [...]
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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. We absolutely love finding (and drinking) wines that taste more expensive than they cost. We are on the "Quest" to find the best QPR "natural" wines, please send us your suggestions!