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Two Biggies – Homer and La Source
Two of the real “biggies” of Oregon Pinot noir are here. Shea’s Homer Pinot noir is their very best wine bottled as the “home run” of the lineup. Evening Land La Source is the third vintage of Pinot...
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Owen Roe Yakima Red Mags
We’ve got Owen Roe Yakima Red magnums. Finally. And they are gorgeous. I’ve got some friends who are SO hard to buy for – now it’s handled. Whew. The bottles are stunning. David’s labels (image below)...
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Lafon and a Rabbit
Braised Rabbit a la Marcus You know a wine is good when it inspires you to do something you’ve wanted to for years. In my case, it was the newest direct import from Evening Land: a white Burg,...
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April Wine Club – Oregon Pinot noir, Washington Reds, New Discoveries
Wine Club members get 15% off the prices listed. For the complete newsletter, go to the Wine Club website. April Reserve Pinot Noir Club More Oregon Pinot noir Johan Three Barrel 08 $60 Unique is an...
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Willamette Valley in the Spring
View from hills above my house, out hiking last week View from Cameron Winery into the WIllamette Valley, Tuesday April 19th
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Oregon Pinot noir – Two 50 Case Wines, Two New Wineries
Winemakers setting out on their own, making their own winery’s first few cases — they’re so excited, they put every ounce of passion and skill into their couple of barrels. No wines receive more...
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Oregon Pinot noir – Double Dogs
Whistling Dog’s two Pinots from the 2007 and 2008 vintages make up their Double Dog Case, on sale today at 15% off. The 2008 is just released and is shipping now. LAST CALL – BEST DEAL DOUBLE DOG MIXED...
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Oregon Pinot noir – Witness Tree Vintage Select 08
It’s last call for one of our most popular 2008 vintage Oregon Pinots. Winemaker Steven Westby also made the Elemental Syrah 06 ($17.95) that’s been on our top ten list for several months. Well...
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Washington Wine – Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon 08
Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon 08 $39.83 in any 12 bottle order ($44.25 retail) New release from John Abbott. Being a fan of Abeja Cab means that the bar is set high – each vintage has to be as good, or...
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Full Boxes of Empty Slot Wines
You ever walk down the aisle of a wine shop and the shelf/box/slot for the wine you really wanted to try is empty? Ever repeat that process three or four times and just leave? Seems like there’s tons...
View ArticleAvalon’s June Wine Club News
Wine club members get 15% off reorders of all club wines! It’s easy: join a club, get the discount. This month the Reserve Pinot Club features our Winery of the Year for 2010 – Arterberry Maresh. JUNE...
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Oregon Wine- Grapes Are Barely There
The 2011 vintage is turning out to be one of the slowest starters ever. Here’s a picture of a grape cluster on June 20th 2011.
View ArticleScoop – The Economy is Thriving – in Oregon Wine Country
Christina Kelly wrote an article for us today, scooping just about everyone with the news that a study commissioned by the Oregon Wine Board showed that the economic impact of Oregon’s wine industry...
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Wine Spectator Top 100 #25 – Owen Roe
Wine Spectator’s Top 100 #25 Wine Spectator announced its Top 100 Wines of 2011 this morning. It’s the most anticipated wine ratings announcement of the year. As we predicted, Owen Roe’s Ex Umbris...
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New 94 Pt Oregon Pinot noirs Wed Nov 23
Breaking news: today’s Wine Spectator Insider has three 94 point Oregon Pinots. And like usual, we have them all. Maysara, Shea, and Brittan. Happy Thanksgiving! Wine Spectator 94 Points Maysara Winery...
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Marcus’s Beer Braised Chicken
For those who saw this on last night’s Facebook post, here’s the recipe: Heat a small amount of butter in a dutch oven, brown 4 chicken thighs skin side down, turn and repeat. Remove browned chicken...
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Pork Loin Roast Kissed with Baked Apples & Cider Gravy
Avalon’s Senior Editor Christina Kelly chose this dish to pair with Evesham Wood’s Le Puits Sec Pinot noir. Tasting note: Fresh black cherry and raspberry, with a dusting of Christmas spice towards...
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Bad Weather and Terrific Washington Cabs
To spit in the eye of bad weather this past weekend, I decided I wanted to grill steaks and have some terrific Cabernet Sauvignon with friends. Although the Northwest has had a mild winter, months and...
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Olsen Estates, Fondly Remembered
I had the privilege of visiting Olsen Estates Winery in Prosser, Wash. a few years ago, when the farming company decided to make its own wines rather than sell only the grapes. Dick and Larry Olsen,...
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Washington Wine Commission – Twenty-Five and Aging Well
In 1987, the Washington State Legislature recognized a small but growing industry that could have an impact on the state’s economy if it caught on—growing grapes and making wine. Although Washington...
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