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Château Pichon Baron 1983 : It Almost Didn’t Happen

LanaApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

There are bottles you seek out. You research them, track them, budget for them, and eventually, ceremoniously, open them. And then there are bottles that

Archery Summit Winery: Where Oregon Pinot Meets Patience

Serge ZNov 21, 2025December 9, 20250

There are wines you drink, and there are wines you wait for. Archery Summit falls squarely into the latter category—a winery that doesn’t just make

Restaurant Beck – Oregon coast food adventure.

Serge ZNov 5, 2025December 9, 20250

While inventive, high-end cuisine is typically associated with big cities, there’s an ongoing trend of foodies finding highly skilled chefs in places where it’s least

Is I Fabri IL Doccio a Hidden Super Tuscan Jem?

Serge ZJun 4, 2025November 5, 20250

Remember the feeling of finding a $50 in the jacket you haven’t worn in a while? At first, when we found the forgotten 2015 I

A Taste of Elegance: 2021 Le Petit Clos Apalta

Serge ZApr 8, 2025November 5, 20250

Ah, the 2021 Le Petit Clos Apalta—a wine that gallantly struts the stage “like a peacock at a formal gala, drawing every eye in the

Ca del Baio Barbaresco Vallegrande

Serge ZMar 29, 2025June 5, 20250

If you’re a fan of Italian wines, get ready to be enamored by the 2019 vintage of Ca del Baio’s Barbaresco Vallegrande. This year may

2023 Anne Sophie Dubois Sans Detour

Serge ZMar 15, 2025June 5, 20250

This delightful wine, named “Without Detour,” or 2023 Anne Sophie Dubois Sans Detour, is a gem from the Beaujolais region, crafted by the talented Anne

Red Wines For Winter Times

Serge ZFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

As the temperature drops and our sweaters take center stage, it’s only natural that our wine choices shift to reflect the cozy ambiance of winter.

Domaine Dugois Trousseau Arbois 2018

Serge ZNov 14, 2024February 17, 20250

We were surprised when we saw the 2018 Domaine Dugois “En Grevelliere” Trousseau Arbois Rouge in Celilo restaurant in the small Oregonian town of Hood

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir: to age or not to age?

Serge ZOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

Typically, winemakers recommend drinking Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs upon release and, if one chooses, aging them for five to eight years. When it comes to