COMMENTARY

Courtney Taylor-Taylor
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Wine and Dandy

Rocker Courtney Taylor-Taylor tunes into his tastes

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Hang on, Little Tomato

Being green ain’t easy when all you want is a BLT

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Chris Serra

Philosophy Walk

LIVE making serious strides in systems of sustainability

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Taste of Trouble

OLCC sting puts Dundee Hills winery in hot water

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Susannah Mars. 
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Spotlight on Mars

Theater star shines light on passion for food and wine

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Play it Forward

Sharing our passions makes this world a more beautiful place.

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The Music Mafia

Misappropriated royalties hurting small business, musicians

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Yamhela Vineyard, east of Yamhill, was recently purchased by Precept Wines of Seattle. Photo: ©2012 Russ Widstrand, Portland

Major Moves

Prominent players snap up substantial Oregon acreage

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Summer … Coming Soon

Warming weather signals good times in wine country 

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Introducing Somm School

“I have an interest in becoming a certified sommelier and was curious how to accomplish this goal.”- Brian in Salem Your question comes at a perfect time, as this will be the final installment ...

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Karen Hinsdale, owner of The Cellar Door in Portland.

Talk of the Townie

Cellar Door owner discusses wine, Portland and more

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Table 1. Consensus ranking of Oregon Pinot Noir vintages 1997 to 2007 based on seven charts.

Clash of Sensibilities

Exploring consensus rankings of Oregon Pinot Noir vintages 

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Big Lift for Small Brands

One company has taken national transactions to another level

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Aroma Kit Question

"From time to time, I see aroma kits advertised. Are these (at least in the commercial version) at all really useful to improve one’s nose or enjoyment of the wine experience?” Clayton in Portland Many ...

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Véronique Drouhin

Vis-à-Vis with Veronique

Domaine Drouhin winemaker shares passion for Pinot Noir

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A Toast to May

Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in wine country and beyond

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Why Oregon Wine Month?

Industry members join together to promote Oregon first

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Oregon Winery Restaurants?

By Peter M. Gladhart  In the April issue, you published a guest column by Peter Szymczak recounting a wine tasting tour in British Columbia. A highlight of his trip was dining in fine restaurants ...

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Winegrowers will have to face the music as climate change affects majority of current vineyard land.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Winegrowers will have to face the music as climate change affects majority of current vineyard land 

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Scott Burns

Talkin’ Dirt

PSU professor and soil expert Scott Burns dishes the dirt

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Barrel makers are also known as coopers.

Barrel By...

“I have noticed people in tasting rooms talking about American versus French oak barrels in regard to winemaking. What is the difference? Is one better than the other?” - Randy, Portland There ...

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