Tag Archives: Willamette Valley
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December 28, 2021
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Buying Wine,
Coravin,
Estate Wine,
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Oregon,
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Willamette Valley,
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Wine Tasting
It seems like there are a million wine gadgets…it can be a little overwhelming! Which ones actually matter when it comes to making your wine taste better?! Wine accessories should be all about practicality, ease, and helping the wine display it’s most optimum flavors and aromatics. Our tasting room staff has voted, and we’re going…
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December 28, 2021
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2016,
2017,
2018,
Food and Wine,
Harvest,
Oregon,
Oregon Wine,
Pinot Noir,
Vineyard,
Willamette Valley,
Wine Vintage
Have you ever heard someone say they are “not much of a Pinot person”? While this statement may have some clutching their pearls (this is the Willamette Valley, after all!), I think almost everyone can find a Pinot Noir they connect with – but it’s a matter of selecting the right vintage! Pinot Noir is…
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2019 Estate Pinot Gris Growing up with a chef for a father, Thanksgiving was one the holiday in our house. Kevin would get up at 3:30am or 4:00am – yes, in the morning – preparing an elaborate scratch meal. There were turkeys and multiple types of stuffing, bread, green bean casserole and…
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November 26, 2020
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Lareul Ridge stories,
Oregon,
Oregon Wine,
Oregon Wine History,
Oregon Winery,
Port,
Seasonal,
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Willamette Valley,
Wine,
Wine Tasting
Every holiday season needs a little extra sparkle – especially this year, which has presented a unique set of challenges. Here at the vineyard, we thought we would help make your holiday season bright with a very special re-introduction…our Tawny Port. Port is a wine that our vineyard has historic reputation for producing, and may…
Summer is finally here in the Pacific Northwest! With these long, warm days, there are few places we would rather be than on the patio with a chilled glass of wine. It adds a sparkle to any evening. Is there any better way to enjoy the beautiful sunshine than catching up with friends over…
Perfect wine pairing: 2016 Pinot noir Cuvée Wine jams are simply amazing and I would even go as far as to say life changing. They are as elevated as you want them to be or as simple as you need them to be. From the delightfully elegant brie en croute to a grown-up pb &…
The adorable wine town of Carlton is in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country and, although (perhaps) surrounded by more famous Oregon wine country towns like namely Dundee and McMinnville, Carlton has an identity all its own. As I love to tell people, it is a one blinking stop-light town with enough wineries, tasting…
Suggested wine pairing: 2016 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA Leftover wine is a rare occurrence in my household but when I have an extra splash from a bottle that’s been open a few days too many, I get to cooking. This recipe is all about nuance and depth. Calling for a full cup…
Memorial Day Weekend means one of my favorite things has arrived – strawberry season! One of my other hobbies (aside from wine tasting!) is berry picking! Here in Oregon, we are so lucky to have so many beautiful U-Pick farms right in the Willamette Valley – there are so many options! Most of the U-Pick…
Hello Friends! This post is brought to you by Maija and Kira, two girls born and raised in Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. In fact, we were both raised in Carlton, on the vineyard where the Laurel Ridge winery and tasting room are today. Fun fact! We often hear that wine tasting can be intimidating…
