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Things that I experienced in the wine world that may be of interest… Or not.

BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR DIONYSUS STYLE…

When the invitation came my way to go to the lair of Dionysus and bring in the New Year with his family and friends, my heart started beating harder in my chest and I felt a flush of excitement over … Continue reading

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THANKSGIVING & WINE … A MATCH MADE IN THE KITCHEN.

We have arrived at my favorite time of year when family and friends get together to enjoy good company, good food, and good wine. It is a time of year when the passion to cook fine food is stirred in … Continue reading

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ON THE BUS IN WALLA WALLA…. CORDON BUS TOUR 2011

The intensity of this day could hardly be anticipated as we set out to visit 13 wineries and taste more then 75 wines in Walla Walla. Ken Avedisian, CEO and President of Cordon Selection kept warning all of us on … Continue reading

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BUS TRIP 2011

As I mentioned earlier, a trip to Washington wine country was long over-due, and when Cordon Selections invited me to go on a bus trip to the other side of the mountains I jumped all over the opportunity. Three days … Continue reading

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