http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:31 -0700 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:25:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Fine-Wine--Dine-on-Sundays-and-Mondays--Absolutely?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Two local restaurants are stepping up to bat on Sunday and Monday to bring Portland/Vancouver residents new dining experiences this week!  Both of these fine dining restaurants will treat you to a gourmet multi-course dinner with well-crafted di... Area Restaurants Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:25:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Fine-Wine--Dine-on-Sundays-and-Mondays--Absolutely?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Italian-Wines--Restaurants--A-benefit-for-the-March-of-Dimes?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Reservations are now being accepted for an upcoming Italian Wines event in Portland.  Salut! Wine Outlet will be working with Vinifera Imports and three local Italian restaurants for an event featuring 12 wines, 3 restaurants and 1 great cause..... Local Events Italian Wines Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:30:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Italian-Wines--Restaurants--A-benefit-for-the-March-of-Dimes?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Tuscan-Wines--Food-at-Wine-Down-on-28th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner This weekend there will be plenty of wine to try at Wine Down on 28th!  Join us this Friday or Saturday, September 18th and 19th from 5:30pm until 9:30pm.Owner Stewart and I have put together an event featuring 5 great wines of Tuscany... Local Events Local Wine Shops Area Restaurants Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:31:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Tuscan-Wines--Food-at-Wine-Down-on-28th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d5-First-Thursday-brings-Italian-wines-to-Pearl-Specialty?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner It's First Thursday this week, and time to enjoy some wonderful Italian selections (along with the presence of the local Ferrari Club) at the Pearl Specialty Wine & Spirits Market at 900 NW Lovejoy.Wines to be featured in the complementary tastin... Local Events Local Wine Shops Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:17:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m8d5-First-Thursday-brings-Italian-wines-to-Pearl-Specialty?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Two-restaurants-in-transition?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Two Vancouver-based restaurants are making major changes this month that you may want to visit soon!  Tonight (Wednesday, July 22nd) Vancouver restaurant 1220 Main will reopen after closing for a few days to work in the menu of fa... Area Restaurants People in Portland Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:43:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Two-restaurants-in-transition?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Three-places-to-be--Taste-wine-tonight?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Each week there are great events around town to kick your weekend into high gear.  Head out Friday evening (tonight!) for these great wine sampling events:VINO ($10, 4:30-8pm) will feature Italian wines this weekend including an interesting mix ... Local Events Local Wine Shops Wine Education For Fun Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:51:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Three-places-to-be--Taste-wine-tonight?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Is-your-entry-in-to-win-the-Zin-event-tickets?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner There's still a few days left to send in your entry to win $88 worth of tickets to the upcoming Zinfandel Grand Tasting Event to be held on Wednesday, July 29th, 6-8:30pm in downtown Portland at the World Trade Center Plaza.All it takes is an email a... Local Events Wine Organizations For Fun Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:28:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Is-your-entry-in-to-win-the-Zin-event-tickets?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-JaCivas-will-sell-your-wine-a-tux?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner If you're looking for an extra-special way to present your next wedding or promotion gift, you'll want to consider visiting JaCiva's chocolates on SE Hawthorne.  4733 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215 to be exact.It's not an advertised ... Wine Tips & Advice For Fun Gifts and Accessories Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:17:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-JaCivas-will-sell-your-wine-a-tux?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Three-upcoming-Portland-wine-shop-tasting-events?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner We are blessed here in the Portland area with a plethora of great wine shops and wine bars, each offering up assortments of great wines to sample with fun themes and activities.  Here's just a few highlights of coming weeks' offerings:Gem Wine C... Local Events Local Wine Shops Wine Education French Wines Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:42:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Three-upcoming-Portland-wine-shop-tasting-events?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d30-100-wines-tasted-the-best-8-listed-here?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Each week brings a new set of wines to sample from area wine distributors.  The representatives tour the area to allow retailers and restauranteurs to taste, and this gives me the opportunity to taste through, on average, about 6 wines each day.... Wine Reviews Northwest Wines Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:41:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d30-100-wines-tasted-the-best-8-listed-here?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-10-Great-wines-for-BBQ?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Living in the Northwest we all know how important it is to enjoy the sunny days outside whenever they come, and this 4th of July you'll certainly want to enjoy the sun and an outside Barbeque!  There's no need to change to beer, however.&nb... Northwest Wines Wine Tips & Advice For Fun 4th of July Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:15:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-10-Great-wines-for-BBQ?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d27-The-recipe-youve-been-searching-for--Parmesan--Asiago-Salsa?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner There are few recipes quite as addicting as this one, with sinister flavors that will have you having "just one more taste".  Serve this cheesy spread on breads, crackers, pita triangles or crostini to your anxiously awaiting guests an... Recipes For Fun Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:55:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d27-The-recipe-youve-been-searching-for--Parmesan--Asiago-Salsa?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Vino--Vinyasa-brings-wellness-to-wine-fans?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner When discussing wine, "the proper pairing" rarely dictates "Wine plus Exercise".  But one's overall wellness and living well can always include wine, nature, and...yoga!A new local venture, Vino & Vinyasa, promises t... Local Events Northwest Wines Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:59:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Vino--Vinyasa-brings-wellness-to-wine-fans?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Lemelson-Vineyards-opens-a-new-tasting-room-July-4th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner It's time to discover the outstanding wines of Lemelson Vineyards.  The now-certified organic, sustainably tended vineyards have been achieving success for more than a decade.  Owner Eric Lemelson has been producing worthy Pinot N... Northwest Wines Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:00:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Lemelson-Vineyards-opens-a-new-tasting-room-July-4th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Win-tickets-to-the-upcoming-Zinfandel-tasting-event-July-29th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner On Wednesday, July 29th the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) brings its Zinfandel Grand Tasting Tour to Portland!  Read about the event in an earlier blog entry. Would you like to attend?  Tickets are available online, but you... Local Events Wine Organizations For Fun Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:07:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Win-tickets-to-the-upcoming-Zinfandel-tasting-event-July-29th?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Forest-Grove-Uncorked-Announced-for-August-15?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner  Forest Grove's wine shop, The Wine Behren, has issued a press release to let you know about a new summer event to celebrate local wine, food microbrews and music:Forest Grove, June 17 2009 – Downtown Forest Grove organizers are developing... Local Events Local Wine Shops Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:15:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Forest-Grove-Uncorked-Announced-for-August-15?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Goode-jobs-and-grate-information-about-whine?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner A mere 30 years ago, grocery stores' wine sections consisted of boxes and jugs.  Today we seen them staffed by stewards and sommeliers.  20 years ago, good men were passionately attempting to convince the Northwest that Pinot Noir and Caber... Wine Tips & Advice For Fun Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:55:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Goode-jobs-and-grate-information-about-whine?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d5-The-Natural--Discover-the-natural-wine-movement-with-Michael-at-Tabla?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner There's no shortage of wines or stories, but there is a shortage of wines and stories paired well together.  At Tabla Mediterranean Bistro in the Kerns neighborhood at 200 NE 28th Ave., you'll be able to find this rare c... Wine Education Organic Ecology French Wines Area Restaurants People in Portland Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:34:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m6d5-The-Natural--Discover-the-natural-wine-movement-with-Michael-at-Tabla?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Make-something-of-it--turn-a-cork-into-a-keyring?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner Need a 10 second project to help you use up those special corks you've been saving?  Here's a quick item you can put together for less than $1.  Leave it to Olympia's Bob Andrake of Andrake Cellars to have brought this little item... Wine Tips & Advice For Fun Sun, 31 May 2009 19:48:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Make-something-of-it--turn-a-cork-into-a-keyring?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m5d30-A-look-back-at-Americas-drinking-habits?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner For thousands of years, trial and error, chance and circumstance and combat drove the advancement of alcohol's production and wine's evolvement.  Most of the world's wine experiences stem from this distant history.But the United States has only ... Wine Education Wine History Sat, 30 May 2009 18:38:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9419-Portland-Wine-Examiner~y2009m5d30-A-look-back-at-Americas-drinking-habits?cid=exrss-Portland-Wine-Examiner