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Last Update: September 29, 2008
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oregonwinelover

Wow, have not been on here in a long time...where is everyon

oregonwinelover → Portland Wine Group: Anyone in Southern Oregon, that would be interested in having wine tastings, snacks, and conversation, in rotating homes contact me.
- September 29, 2008
oregonwinelover → Women & Wine Tasting: Wish I lived nearby!
- December 17, 2008
Mark: Happy Birthday Dot!
- May 25, 2009
Mark: Not of hand I do not. Sorry.
- April 18, 2009
oregonwinelover → Mark: I would participate in the tasting Mark, but really don't know of any ice wines I like. Have you found any on the dry side that you like?
- April 18, 2009
WineCPA: Drop me an e-mail at tpruett@iffcpa.com and we can talk more after April 15th.
- April 7, 2009
oregonwinelover → MarieA: I'm with you on the relaxing with a nice glass of wine...makes life worth living!
- April 7, 2009
oregonwinelover → WineCPA: If you know of any wineries in N. Willamette valley that need a p/t bokkeeper let me know...would love to do some work on the side.
- April 7, 2009
oregonwinelover → RogueValleyWineLover: Hi Stacy...

Been in your shop a few times...but recently moved back to the Portland area so don't get down there much now. Hope you have a great spring/summer season!
- April 7, 2009
WineDIneTV: Thank you for the friend add.
- February 19, 2009
oregonwinelover → BoozeMonkey: Hello there...

Business is slow, which leaves far too much time for drinking! Heard you are burning up down there...well at least down by Melbourne. Nice to hear from you. Bottoms up!
- February 15, 2009
BoozeMonkey: How's business, Dot? Haven't heard from you for a while.
- February 14, 2009
oregonwinelover → PinotLover: Also try, Owen Roe, Ponzi's reserve pinots, Adelsheim, Cristom, Elk Cove, Ken Wright...just to name a few.
- February 13, 2009
PinotLover: Yes, I love Oregon Pinots, especially Beaux Freres, Archery Summit, Domaine Serene, Domaine Drouhin, Brick House, Argyle. What others can you recommend?
- February 12, 2009
oregonwinelover → PinotLover: Do you like Oregon Pinots. We have some good one's here
- February 12, 2009
oregonwinelover → rkingw: That's cool that you work in a wine store. Do you hold wine tastings there? Thanks for the add, and cheers!
- January 31, 2009
oregonwinelover → DavidMichael: How's the wine cellar going? I wish I had one. Seems like I have wine stashed everywhere in the house! Even the bedrooms..
- January 31, 2009
oregonwinelover → sideways2: I love it! A Sideways wine club! Hopefully no swill from the wine bucket here...LOL...anyway, I will be shopping soon! Cheers!
- January 27, 2009
oregonwinelover → hhog40: Hi Rob...

That's great that your daughters enjoy wine. My son...well not so much...but he still is underage, so maybe that's a good thing!
- January 27, 2009
PalatePleasure: hmmm ... not sure extent tasting rooms are open in the BC Okanagan during winter months. likely some would be but most likley not as geared to summer. worth checking out in case open. what part of the area will you be cruising? southern part such as Olive... more
- January 25, 2009
rlanham1963: George Town is not too bad for wines. Some good deals on European ones. American is expensive here. I try to find South Africa reds...hard. Fleur de Cap is a favorite...good and relatively low cost.

The Caymans are an interesting place. More... more
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → redwhiteandrose: Need to do a wine tour in Oregon! We've got awesome wine here! Thanks for the add, and cheers!
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → rlanham1963: I was just in George Town on a cruise last summer. I bet wine is expensive there! I love the town though and would like to come back. I never made it to Hell after all. :-)
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → denicolacod: Hi Vito...

Quite the list of wines you like. Good taste! Cheers!
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → mexicanarose: Hi Gina...

It sounds like you have a red wine personality. Thanks for the add, and if you ever want to chat...I love talking about anything. Cheers!
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → micharles: Hi Michael...

I've always wanted to do landscape design...it's so therapeutic to spend time outside in the yard! Thanks for the add, and cheers!
- January 25, 2009
oregonwinelover → Buzz: Starting a wine bar would be fun. I'm jealous that you've been to Italy touring wineries. Thanks for the add! Cheers!
- January 23, 2009
oregonwinelover → jayneo: Hi Jayne...

Have you tried any of your local BC wines. I would love to try some sometime. Thanks for the add. Cheers!
- January 19, 2009
oregonwinelover → lemonegg: Hi Dave...

We like some of the same wines! Thanks for the add, cheers!
- January 19, 2009
oregonwinelover → thisisjoey: Hi Joey...

Oh to be in St. Pete right now instead of 20 degrees and fog! Thanks for the add. Enjoy!
- January 19, 2009

Zinfandel Wine

97 members

Zinfandel can be light and fruity, much like French Beaujolais, or lively, complex and age worthy, like cabernet sauvignon or claret. It can also be made into big, ripe, high alcohol style wines that almost resemble port.

Zinfandel has a very hardy nature. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates, its vines tend to be vigorous and productive.

Because of its vigor, generosity and resistance to vine disease, many zinfandel vineyards exist that are seventy-five to more than one hundred years old.

Zinfandel aficionados believe these "old vines" produce the best wines because the older vineyards set smaller crops and the grapes tend to ripen more evenly.

Zinfandel is one red varietal that is best enjoyed in its youth. With more bottle age the luscious fruit that distinguishes Zinfandel drops markedly and the wine can show a pronounced taste of higher alcohol levels.

When paired with grilled steaks, chops or meat that has been stewed Zinfandel becomes a prime motivation for people to become wine lovers.
Red Wine Reviews

111 members

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.
Pinot Noir Wine

261 members

Pinot noir grape may be quite difficult to cultivate and vinify, but it produces the finest wine in the history of mankind. Originally from the region of Burgundy, France, pinot noir is now grown and cultivated in several places outside of scenic France such as Austria, Australia, Chile, Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Moldova, Switzerland, and the United States. Specifically, Oregon vineyards has thus far become one of the most successful planting fields of pinot noir primarily because of their exceptional climate that so well matches the grape's nature.

Pinot noir wine, a light-colored red wine, is aromatic and flavorful, suggestive of black cherry, tomato, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, mint, and mushroom. It is velvety in texture and seductive in nature, and may typically go well with any food because of its versatility. And in fact, any meal becomes extra special with a bottle of pinoit noir wine and a romantic toast.
Food & Wine Pairings

374 members

Quite often a good wine is a great wine when paired with the right food. Some food and wine pairings are quite obvious where as others are often illusive. Are you planning a dinner and want to see what wine would go best with it? Have you had a great meal that was perfectly paired with a wine? Please share it so we can all enjoy the wine pairing.
Virtual Wine Tasting Club

449 members

Welcome to the Virtual Wine Tasting Club. Every month in our online wine tasting series we will taste a different wine and post our tasting notes. In advance, if possible, please post the wine you will be trying that fits the tasting. The tasting will last one month so you can taste and post your notes in that time frame. Please ask questions about the wine we're tasting, post recommendations for future wine tastings and make this online wine tasting group a wonderful, interactive, informative wine discussion.

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