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Alaya

visit my new PDX website: www.thatssopdx.com

Alaya → Portland Wine Group: HELLO PORTLAND!

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MANY NEW ADDED EVENTS IN THE HEART OF YOUR CITY!

FIRST UP:

OPEN HOUSE IN THE ZUPAN'S WINE CELLAR - Celebrate the 4th of July with Burgers & Artisan Beer, on the hous... more
- July 3, 2008
Alaya → Portland Wine Group: COME TO AN EVENT! JOIN MY MAILING LIST! PRIVATE WINE EVENTS IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING with CUTTING EDGE CUISINE! alaya@zupans.com I love new faces, and would love to meet everyone from MustLoveWine that lives in Portland!
- May 8, 2008
Alaya → Portland Wine Group: Thanks Petra! :-) And, of course I'll take it over! I'll e-mail you Mark!
- May 8, 2008
Alaya → Wines of Chile New York Grand Tasting: Wish I could! :-)
- April 18, 2008
Alaya → PayDay: Hi Petra,
I'm not - I'm on a medical leave of absence. They hired a woman named Amber to do events, so I would RSVP with her @ the store. Enjoy the dinner!
Alaya
- July 8, 2009
PayDay: Hi Alaya! It is Petra and Russ! Are you still at Zupan's? If so we would like to come to the Stag's Leap dinner. Well, it would be 3 people. Let me know if this is okay. If you are not there, we will be sad but happy for you! Hope all is well! Petra
- July 8, 2009
WineDIneTV: Thank you for the friend add.
- April 13, 2009
Alaya → BrianSuperman: Sounds like a great idea, Brian. I probably don't have time right now to join, but can offer that I host public wine tastings and educational events regularly for work, and it would be great to have you join us on occasion. check out www.zupans.com/wine/events
- March 28, 2009
BrianSuperman: Hey, haven't been on in a long time. But here now looking for people in Portland that would like to start a wine club of sorts. What it will look like I don't know yet. But seeing who is interested. Just had this idea the other night, because I love to tr... more
- February 21, 2009
comicshop: thanks for the friend add, Alaya :-)
- February 4, 2009
Robertcanaga: http://oregonwineandmusic.blogspot.com/
Take a look at my crazy project.
- January 10, 2009
Alaya → CarlosF: Hi Carlos, great to meet you!
- January 8, 2009
Alaya → humanbeingx: Hi Paul, nice to meet you!
- January 8, 2009
whynethyme: Hey, thnaks for getting back.

Can be either actually! Not only are we looking for great wines but an engaging experience as well (love your city btw! always great things going on there!). What is your 'wow'?
- December 30, 2008
Alaya → whynethyme: winery tastings?? I live in Portland, OR... I could recommend endless places to visit. Do you want big/popular or esoteric?
- December 29, 2008
Alaya → grapelive: Hey gorgeous! Hope life is going well in CA... review deadline for your next is when??
- December 29, 2008
Alaya → whynethyme: Pleased to meet you! Cheers!
- December 29, 2008
Alaya → 5krunner: Hey, signed up for any cool races? I'm doing a 10 mile training race in early Feb... looking forward to it!
- December 29, 2008
Alaya → cindiedwards: Hi Cindie, nice to meet you! Cheers!
- December 29, 2008
Alaya → StevenMifsud: Cheers Steven, pleased to meet you!
- December 29, 2008
whynethyme: Hi nice to meet you too! I noticed on your profile you're a Willamette fan. I'll be heading there in the New Year - end of Jan - and going on a few tastings. Any recco's?
Cheers!
- December 29, 2008
francsinatra: Hello Alaya...nice to meet you as well. Just joined...looking forward to learning about a lot of good wine from good wine people!
- December 28, 2008
Alaya → francsinatra: Hi Mark, pleased to meet you...
- December 28, 2008
lvwinerocker: Hi Alaya! Thank you for the add.. nice to meet you. I am jealous of your wine cellar! Great photo of you also! Take care! Jerry
- December 10, 2008
Alaya → Mark: Why, thank you! :-)
- November 26, 2008
Mark: That is a great new photo of you!
- November 18, 2008
Alaya → Enchanter: That's sweet of you to say! I'm working on a couple of book manuscripts right now (need to get back on the review train) and my main new focus is film work! I've been contracted to be the on camera host of some educational wine dvds! I'... more
- October 17, 2008
Alaya → NETMEISTER: pleased to meet you.
- October 17, 2008
Enchanter: Hi Alaya! Life's great.. thanks. How's the writing coming along? You have a gift for it!
- October 17, 2008
Alaya → Enchanter: Long time no talk, friend! How's life?
- October 17, 2008

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Name Alaya Wyndham-Price
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About Me I work in the wine business, and I'm also an avid wine hobbiest. I am a freelance writer, and have been working on developing my wine reviews and articles of late. I have some poetry published, too! I read several books at once, and always have poetry bedside.

I train for half marathons, hike as often as possible, fly fish, and explore the wilderness at any chance I get. I am love camping and can't wait to get out under the stars any chance I get!

I love food, and cooking for friends and family. And of course, wine pairing! I would like to learn to make wine sustainably, from the ground to the bottle. Science always intrigues me, and holds a place in my heart, especially the field work involved in geology, hydrology and ecology.

I studied environmental science in college, and so now like staying active in organizations that are working for positive change, both in the subjects of the environment and human rights.

In any spare time I can find, or with any activity I am doing, I enjoy listening to and obsessing over music!

I'm also a certified Sommelier.

See my writing on www.grapelive.com and www.myspace.com/winereviewsforpleasure
www.artistsilove.com (litterate section)
www.tdb.com/winereviewsforpleasure
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Occupation Wine Events Coordinator/Freelance Writer
Favorite Wines I like and believe in wines from every area, depending on how the grapes are grown and the wines made, but some favorite REGIONS are: Loire Valley, Languedoc, CHAMPAGNE, Piemonte, Alsace, Willamette Valley, Burgundy, Carneros, SLD, Walla Walla. Anything from the Louis/Dressner portfolio rocks my world!
Favorite Table Wine Francois Cazin 2002 Cour-Cheverny

Geographic Information

City Lake Oswego
US State Oregon
Country United States
Favorite Link http://www.myspace.com/winereviewsforpleasure

Red Wine Reviews

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Please post your reviews for red wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite red wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
White Wine Reviews

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Please post your reviews for white wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite white wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Reviews

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Please post your reviews for sparkling wines here. I encourage everyone to participate in a lively discussion of their favorite sparkling wines. Your review may be as formal or informal as you like. It would be great if you could also rate the wine on a 100 point scale.
Barolo Wine

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"Il barone da vino" (the king of the wines). This is how Italians describe the barolo, which is extracted from the choicest Nebbiolo grapes grown in Cuneo, Piedmont in Italy. Legend has it during the 19th century that the barolo is a prized magical potion, perhaps owing to its aroma and full-bodied flavor.

The barolo has the color of crimson with a touch of orange when aged, and the fragrance of roses, violets, strawberries, truffles, and tar. Barolo is crisp, snappy, acrid, and has a high tannin and alcohol content. According to wine connoisseurs, barolo is best when it is aged. Like a king metamorphosing from a seasoned warrior to a champion of the masses, this kingly wine mellows as it sees through the passing of time. To ensure quality, wineries do not release barolo until it is three years old. Once it reaches its fifth year, it will be called a riserva.
Cabernet Franc Wine

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Cabernet Franc is one of the leading varietals of red wine produced in Bordeaux, France. Cabernet Franc has a peppery aroma and fruity flavor that is more delicate than its close relative, the Cabernet Sauvignon. Depending on the place of production and the specific wine making process, Cabernet Franc may also exude aromas of tobacco, raspberry, and cassis. It has a lower tannin level and has a distinct blueberry/raspberry flavor. Cabernet Franc is usually mixed with other varietals of wine like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In recent times, wine producers have increasingly sold Cabernet Franc as a stand alone varietal.

Aside from the Bourdeaux region, Cabernet Franc is also produced in the Loire Valley. Other countries such as Argentina, the Balkan states, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Romania, and South Africa also produce Cabernet Franc. Of particular interest is the ice wine made from Cabernet Franc in Canada. Ice wine is a type of dessert wine made from grapes that were frozen while still on the vine.

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