Oregon Wineries WineriesDomaine Roy & FilsSerge ZNovember 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Serge ZNovember 13, 2023December 13, 2023 Domaine Roy & fils is a perfect example of when an apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Marc-André Roy and winemaker Jared Etzel established... Read more
Oregon Oregon Wineries Vineyards Willamette Valley WineriesKnudsen Vineyards. Willamette Valley, Oregon.Serge ZNovember 2, 2023December 13, 2023 by Serge ZNovember 2, 2023December 13, 2023 We’ve been tasting wines made with Knudsen Vineyards grapes for over 15 years. The first time we tried wine from Knudsen fruit was in 2007... Read more
Food Main Course Pairings Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge AVA Willamette ValleyPairing Halibut and Pinot Noir? Why not?LanaJune 13, 2023 by LanaJune 13, 2023 Pairing halibut and Pinot Noir sometimes feels wrong, but we like challenges. On days when we are in the mood for red wine, and yet... Read more
Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting Willamette ValleyKen Wright Cellars Pinot Noir Tasting 2023Serge ZMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Serge ZMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023 Did you know Ken Wright was one of the winemaking pioneers of the Willamette Valley of Oregon? He’s the only one still standing and making... Read more
Oregon Reviews Wine ReviewsPaul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017LanaDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022 by LanaDecember 6, 2022December 6, 2022 First time we tasted Paul O’Brien Dolcetto 2017 at their winery in Roseburg, and our first impression was that this wine is for fall! Autumn... Read more
Oregon Wineries WineriesWineswinging at Cerulean Winery Tasting RoomSerge ZOctober 18, 2022October 27, 2022 by Serge ZOctober 18, 2022October 27, 2022 Have you ever started something that wasn’t for money but for the love of things? Cerulean is precisely that kind of winery. A boutique winery... Read more
Oregon Wineries WineriesWineswinging at Paul O’Brien Winery in Roseburg, OregonSerge ZAugust 7, 2022August 7, 2022 by Serge ZAugust 7, 2022August 7, 2022 You might think Paul O’Brien winery is named after a winemaker or the owner of the winery, but in fact, Paul O’Brien is two people.... Read more
EventsWineswinging at Oak and Vine Society Tasting ReceptionSerge ZJuly 20, 2022July 25, 2022 by Serge ZJuly 20, 2022July 25, 2022 Oak and Vine Society Tasting Receptions are a recent exciting addition to Oregon wine scenery. What is Oak & Vine Society? Oak & Vine Society... Read more
Oregon Pinot Grigio / PInot Gris Tasting5 Oregon Pinot Gris To Taste This SummerSerge ZJune 17, 2022July 9, 2022 by Serge ZJune 17, 2022July 9, 2022 While Pinot Gris comes from France, it’s found a new home in Oregon, and these five Oregon Pinot Gris can show how well it is... Read more
Oregon Pinot Noir Reviews United States Willamette Valley Wine ReviewsFired: 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir Barrel SelectSerge ZMay 29, 2022May 31, 2022 by Serge ZMay 29, 2022May 31, 2022 Why did we fire the 2020 Willamette Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir? Because it’s a very disappointing wine and “fire” has a lot to do with it. We... Read more