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The Art and Science of Pairing Food and Wine - Part 1
Pairing food and wine is both an artistic and scientific endeavor. But that statement makes the whole idea of pairing food and wine sound...
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MarkG
Sep 15, 20236 min read
Silver Bells - Cheers to 25 Years of Marriage!
We finally hit silver!! Laure and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary as a couple this week, our Silver Anniversary. To commemorate...
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MarkG
Aug 18, 20234 min read
The Wines I'm Drinking Now - Summer 2023 Edition
As we approach the dog days of summer, I’m seeking out wines that pair well with the season. That means lighter, fresher wines with zesty...
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MarkG
Aug 11, 20234 min read
The Perfect Three-Day Weekend in the Willamette Valley
United Airlines’ in-flight magazine always had a monthly feature that I loved called “Three Perfect Days in (insert city here)” where...
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MarkG
Jul 28, 20236 min read
The Absolute Best of the Willamette Valley
Our two weeks in Oregon’s Willamette Valley were filled with wine tastings, great meals, hiking, and lots of relaxing. If you’ve never...
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MarkG
Jul 14, 20235 min read
The Beauty and Bounty of the Willamette Valley
13 days. 12 nights. 12 restaurants. 7 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). 21 wineries and tasting rooms. 142 wines. Our long-delayed...
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MarkG
Jul 7, 20235 min read
Pearls of Wisdom from Two Years of Retirement
I actually can’t believe I’ve been retired for two years now! Time has flown by, and Laurie and I have enjoyed every minute of our new...
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MarkG
May 26, 20234 min read
My Eureka Wine Moment
Every wine lover will experience a “Eureka” moment at some point in time in their wine journey that will fundamentally change the way...
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MarkG
May 5, 20234 min read
Florida Weird - But in a Good Way!
I knew Florida was a bit weird and unconventional before we moved down here, but man, … there are some seriously weird things that go on...
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MarkG
Mar 31, 20234 min read
The ABCs and NBCs of Chardonnay - Part 3
In last week’s blog we covered the key regions where Chardonnay is grown and the different styles produced in each of these regions. In...
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MarkG
Mar 24, 20236 min read
The ABCs and NBCs of Chardonnay - Part 2
Last week I shared the five things you need to know about Chardonnay, one of the most popular grape varieties in the world. This week...
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MarkG
Mar 17, 20235 min read
The ABCs and NBCs of Chardonnay
If you want to see a bunch of geeky wine lovers get agitated and raucous (think Revenge of the Nerds or a movie like that, …), just ask...
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MarkG
Feb 3, 20233 min read
Blueberry Wine for the Wine Connoisseur
I never gave wines made from anything other than grapes a second thought – until I moved to Florida and was forced to face them head-on!...
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MarkG
Jan 6, 20234 min read
An Epicurean Holiday Extravaganza!
Happy New Year to everyone! If 2023 turns out to be as fun and festive as the past few weeks have been, we are guaranteed to have a...
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MarkG
Nov 18, 20223 min read
French Wines for the Thanksgiving Table
I have a love-hate relationship with French wines. Some are stunningly great in quality and superb values as well, while others are...
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MarkG
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Searching for Autumn - 1,600 Miles North of Sarasota!
Mid-May to mid-October is the summer season in Florida. That means five months of hot and humid weather, with daily thunderstorms in the...
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MarkG
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Good Riddance to Hurricane Ian!
Hurricane Ian slammed into the southwest coast of Florida last Wednesday with the eye passing about 60 miles south of where we live here...
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MarkG
Sep 30, 20224 min read
My Dream Dinner Party - With Famous Chefs
Bon Appetit magazine is one of the premier cooking magazines in the country and each issue ends with an article that interviews a famous...
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MarkG
Sep 16, 20225 min read
24 Years (and Counting!) of Wedded Bliss
Laurie and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary earlier this week – woohoo!! Since Laurie is the main reason I now have a food,...
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MarkG
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Lessons Learned from a Year of Blogging
Well, it’s been one year since I posted my first blog! I thought it would be fun to share some of my thoughts on blogging and what I’ve...
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