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May 25, 2018

The Rhône Flows Through LA

May 25, 2018/ Greg Norton
The Rhône Flows Through LA

I expected the French Côtes du Rhône wines to exhibit more “old world” restraint than their California “cousins.”  It is more complicated.

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May 25, 2018/ Greg Norton/ Comment
Wine tasting, France, California
April 28, 2018

Central Otago: How Low Can You Go?

April 28, 2018/ Greg Norton
Central Otago: How Low Can You Go?

New Zealand Report #4 • Our wine tasting concluded in the world's southern-most wine producing region.

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April 28, 2018/ Greg Norton/ Comment
New Zealand, Wine tasting, Small wineries, Wine tourism
March 14, 2018

Biking in Marlborough

March 14, 2018/ Greg Norton
Biking in Marlborough

New Zealand Report #3 - Riding into the heart of the beast…

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March 14, 2018/ Greg Norton/ 1 Comment
New Zealand, Wine tourism, Wine tasting, Small wineries
February 09, 2018

The Artist

February 09, 2018/ Greg Norton
The Artist

NEW ZEALAND REPORT #2 • One glass of Barbera over dinner led to a realm of New Zealand winemaking that we did not know existed.

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February 09, 2018/ Greg Norton/ Comment
New Zealand, Small wineries, Wine tasting
January 26, 2018

Fun Ride in Rotorua

January 26, 2018/ Greg Norton
Fun Ride in Rotorua

NEW ZEALAND REPORT #1 • A winery and tasting room coexisting with a collection of amusement-park-style rides.

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January 26, 2018/ Greg Norton/ Comment
New Zealand, Wine tasting
December 30, 2017

Choosing Holiday Wines

December 30, 2017/ Greg Norton
Choosing Holiday Wines

It is no wonder that nearly every wine writer produces a few hundred words about choosing wine to pair with holiday food and for giving as gifts.  As an aspiring wine writer, I have decided to approach the topic “after-the-fact.” 

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December 30, 2017/ Greg Norton/ Comment
Entertaining
November 12, 2017

Harvest Fresh

November 12, 2017/ Greg Norton
Harvest Fresh

While these young wines will not be everyone’s preference, they offer yet another interesting stop along one’s wine journey.

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November 12, 2017/ Greg Norton/ Comment
Wine tasting
November 06, 2017

Wine Club Thoughts

November 06, 2017/ Greg Norton
Wine Club Thoughts

Two wine club visits in one day prompt this post.

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November 06, 2017/ Greg Norton/ Comment
Wine clubs, Wine tasting, California
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Check out my cover story in the April issue of Oregon Wine Press - Beneficial Business: Blending climate-conscious choices with business realities. oregonwinepress.com
Check out my cover story in the April issue of Oregon Wine Press - Beneficial Business: Blending climate-conscious choices with business realities. oregonwinepress.com
Walla Walla day 2 - in the proposed Mill Creek AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mtns. #Wallawallawine
Walla Walla day 2 - in the proposed Mill Creek AVA in the foothills of the Blue Mtns. #Wallawallawine
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Walla Walla rocks! Turns out there’s a reason they call this the Rocks District 🤔 #wallawallawine #wallawallawinecountry
 
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