47 editions of Wine Blogging Wednesday have come and gone. speak of the monthly online community wine tasting and sharing event created by Lenn, the New York wine guy at Lenndevours. Four years. That's ancient in the world of wine blogs. Wine Blogging Wednesday is part of what inspired me to start a blog. in the back next to their garden seating. MORE >>

Made from the Pinot Gris grape in Oregon, pleasing fresh layers of kiwi, lychee, honeysuckle and ginger aromas unfold with tropical fruit flavors and ripe banana, lemon and floral notes. Showing a lively acidity and a very good structure and finish, Erath produced an appealing everyday white at the $14 range. MORE >>

As the season began to wind down it became clear that the year 2005 could rank among Oregon's finest vintages. The jolt I get from this Pinot is reminding me of those candies I loved as a kid. you know. those chocolate rings with a chewy raspberry jelly inside. Then aromas of pomegranate, black cherries, grilled meats, and figs. MORE >>

This week I attended Food Fete's Oregon Food and Beverage Show and was impressed with the diversity of quality that can be found coming from that bountiful state. Oregon Truffles are fungi that grow just below the duff surface (decaying vegetation) on forest floors along the roots of the Douglas Fir tree. MORE >>

Tags: 2 stars 3 stars Oregon Sonoma Napa Valley 4 stars MORE >>