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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20194 min read
When in Barcelona...Visit Priorat
I recently took a vacation to Spain. Technically, it was supposed to be a vacation, but with the amount of miles covered, the frequent...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20192 min read
Bethel Heights Vineyard - Pinot Noir, Professional Pourers, and Pretty Panoramas
My trip to Bethel Heights Vineyard was an unplanned, but pleasant, surprise. If you're coming from Portland, it can be easy to stop at...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20192 min read
Brick Barn Wine Estate - White Wine Time
The Santa Ynez Valley: a beautiful wine region close enough to Los Angeles that I can actually make the trek up several times a year to...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20193 min read
Brave & Maiden Estate - Destined for Success
Variety is the spice of life; at least when it comes to wine. So as I planned my latest trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, I searched for...
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Steve Muelken
Aug 12, 20182 min read
Podere Le Ripi - Excellence in Montalcino
If you've ever been to Europe, you've seen shops carry espresso from the Illy family, which is known for excellent coffee. In 1997,...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 28, 20181 min read
Calcareous Vineyard - A Winery With a View
Calcareous Vineyard is tucked away in the hills of Paso Robles, with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. The name of the winery...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 23, 20182 min read
Victor Hugo - Not Just a French Novelist Anymore!
This weekend in Paso Robles, I got the opportunity to meet Victor Hugo! Well, not that Victor Hugo of Les Miserable fame, but Victor...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 19, 20182 min read
Domaine Drouhin Oregon, a little bit of Burgundy in the Willamette Valley
On my latest visit to the Willamette Valley, I made it a point to swing by Domaine Drouhin, a producer entrenched in wine history. ...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 8, 20182 min read
Boscarelli in Montepulciano: It's the Place, Not the Grape!
On a recent trip to Tuscany, I ventured south from Chianti to explore two of the most prestigious wine regions in area, Montalcino, and...
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Steve Muelken
Jul 1, 20182 min read
Lincourt Vineyards: Big Winery Backing in a Little Yellow House
Lincourt Vineyards is a delightful winery just outside of Solvang, CA making high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is one of the...
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Steve Muelken
Jun 24, 20182 min read
Pence Vineyards & Winery: A Class Above
I've been to Pence Vineyards & Winery a few times now, and I can honestly say they are producing some of the best wines in the Central...
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Steve Muelken
Jun 16, 20182 min read
Grassini Family Vineyards: An Undiscovered Gem Among the Horses
On my most recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, just north of Santa Barbara, I set up a tasting appointment at Grassini Family...
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