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When I was 18, I clearly remember my dad saying that "life is too short to drink cheap wine". I'm sure he meant we shouldn't drink bad wine, and I've taken it as an anthem. I'd rather drink good wine occasionally than drink bad wine frequently.I thought of him today when I heard a story on CBS This Morning. According to an alarmist website set up by a law firm filing a … [Read more...] about Elevated Arsenic Levels in Wines – What it Means

Here is a guide to our favorite Portland wine shops Last update 1/4/18While many wine bars like Bar Avignon are gaining in popularity and exposure, Portland Oregon wine shops often fly under the radar of the public. Big retail stores like Fred Meyer’s, Zupan’s, New Seasons and even Trader Joe’s carry large international and domestic producers, but the small shops often … [Read more...] about Guide to Portland Oregon Wine Shops

I've often been disappointed by a highly-rated wine. At the same time, I've found wines at the other end of the judging scale that I really liked. Over the years, it seems that my palate can vary from day to day, which can be really annoying when I open bottles of wine over a few weeks, and less impressed than before.I thought it was just me, but when I was viewing the … [Read more...] about Is Wine-tasting Junk Science?