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Former owner Domaine Meriwether Winery, Veneta, OR (2025)

11/21/2019

I really love Thanksgiving. Might be my favorite holiday of the year. There are lots of reasons this might be the case... The fact that I love Fall evenings, that I find the food comforting or that I've always found so much to be thankful for. This year will be no different. Of course, over the last many years, I get asked frequently about what might be the perfect wine pairing for these traditional meals. [ 642 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/11/21/thanksgiving-wines/

I really love Thanksgiving. Might be my favorite holiday of the year. There are lots of reasons this might be the case… The fact that I love Fall evenings, that I find the food comforting or …

11/14/2019

Well you knew it was coming. This guy can't possibly pass up an opportunity to rave about Oregon wine and, in particular, Oregon Pinot. But, in keeping with the theme of the first two posts, this is about great Fall values. So I have selected a half dozen or so of what I consider to be some of the best Oregon Pinot values this Fall. [ 524 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/11/14/wines-for-fall-oregon-pinots/

Well you knew it was coming. This guy can’t possibly pass up an opportunity to rave about Oregon wine and, in particular, Oregon Pinot. But, in keeping with the theme of the first two posts, …

11/05/2019

Thank you for the feed back on part 1, my post on Fall Whites. One thing almost all of you asked about were the prices. I don't usually post price because they can vary from area to area. That said, I will tell you that all of the wines covered in that post, as well as the ones here, can be had as real bargains. [ 524 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/11/05/wines-for-fall-part-2-reds/

Thank you for the feed back on part 1, my post on Fall Whites. One thing almost all of you asked about were the prices. I don’t usually post price because they can vary from area to area. Tha…

10/29/2019

So after my last blog, I decided that I might want to spend a blog or two writing wine reviews and recommendations. Of course, you can’t really do that properly without having to actually drink (I mean TASTE) the wines first. Thank goodness I’m a trained professional! It only took a brief moment of looking out the window at the amazing palette of color that is Fall in the Willamette Valley to decide to talk about wines for Fall. [ 663 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/10/29/wines-for-fall-part-1-whites/

So after my last blog, I decided that I might want to spend a blog or two writing wine reviews and recommendations. Of course, you can’t really do that properly without having to actually drink (I …

10/16/2019

I know. My sister was going to post on this blog after my portion of the trip came to an end, but.... she was way too busy having fun. Let me tell you how unusual this is. My sis just retired from working over 40 years... for the same company. I don't need to tell you how uncommon that is in these times, or any time, for that matter. [ 273 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/10/16/its-been-a-while/

I know. My sister was going to post on this blog after my portion of the trip came to an end, but…. she was way too busy having fun. Let me tell you how unusual this is. My sis just retired f…

09/10/2019

I know. My part of the journey is done. But when you spend 25 hours in planes and airports getting home... well you have some time to think and reflect on the trip. Having already shared most of my impressions of the destinations, I find myself wanting to share a few thoughts on my takeaways. 1. Not everyone is a good tourist. [ 1,205 more word ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/09/10/some-tourists-suck/

I know. My part of the journey is done. But when you spend 25 hours in planes and airports getting home… well you have some time to think and reflect on the trip. Having already shared most o…

09/07/2019

Well my part of this journey is coming to and end. As I write this, I am sitting in the Airport in Rome, sipping on a cappuccino and waiting for the boarding announcement. This flight will take me back to the USA. Quick first hop, nearly 14 hours of uninterrupted airplane bliss. I’m trying to recall. Is alcohol still free on international flights? [ 603 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/09/07/arrivederci-roma/

Well my part of this journey is coming to and end. As I write this, I am sitting in the Airport in Rome, sipping on a cappuccino and waiting for the boarding announcement. This flight will take me …

09/03/2019

Is it even possible to come to Italy and not drink wine? I'm sure that for some, there are other vices to indulge. Amazing cheeses. Coffee as art. Oh, and actual art... you know, Michelangelo, da Vinci and those guys. But when your blog post is called "Winos on the loose"... I mean, come on, what do you expect. Kathy and I have done remarkably well at not succumbing to every opportunity to drink wine as this journey has progressed. [ 910 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/09/03/italy-wine/

Is it even possible to come to Italy and not drink wine? I’m sure that for some, there are other vices to indulge. Amazing cheeses. Coffee as art. Oh, and actual art… you know, Michelan…

08/31/2019

This trip started with a plan to visit the hometown of my father's mother. My sister made this her mission and I've been blessed to share this with her. My kids are most excited about this portion of the journey. So this is for them... Hi favorite children, So aunt Kathy and I went up to the commune of Rezzoaglio today. [ 411 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/31/something-personal-thanks-for-indulging-me/

This trip started with a plan to visit the hometown of my father’s mother. My sister made this her mission and I’ve been blessed to share this with her. My kids are most excited about t…

08/30/2019

As I said in my last post, today was a day for exploring the city of Genoa on foot. So much to see. For those of you who are not used to travel in great European cities, it goes something like this. First couple days... "oh my god, look! There is an amazing castle up there"! Next few days, " hey, more castles". [ 247 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/30/christopher-columbus-was-here/

As I said in my last post, today was a day for exploring the city of Genoa on foot. So much to see. For those of you who are not used to travel in great European cities, it goes something like this…

08/30/2019

First, let me say that's is been a couple days since we checked in and I apologize. Travel time. Spent a very full last day in Vienna then up at 4am for a morning flight to Milan. From there, time just seemed to vanish in great chunks... starting with the "please take a number and wait in that line" for an hour to get the rental car. [ 405 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/30/genoa/

First, let me say that’s is been a couple days since we checked in and I apologize. Travel time. Spent a very full last day in Vienna then up at 4am for a morning flight to Milan. From there,…

08/26/2019

Since my last post on wine we have managed to visit Budapest as well as Vienna. Tried quite a few wines in Hungary. The locals are quick to tell you that Hungary is a well kept wine secret. At the risk of angering the nice folk we met there, maybe it should stay that way. In particular, I was looking forward to tasting through a handful of white wines from a region called Balaton. [ 202 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/26/wine-and-whining/

Since my last post on wine we have managed to visit Budapest as well as Vienna. Tried quite a few wines in Hungary. The locals are quick to tell you that Hungary is a well kept wine secret. At the …

08/24/2019

If you know me you will know that this is the first and last musical reference I will be making. But, heck, it's frick'n Austria! Just got back to the apartment after a 14 hour day of exploring. Ok, it wasn't one of those walk 15 miles uphill both ways barefoot days. It was get to a tour coach, walk a lot, get on a boat to cruise the Danube, walk a little more then back on a bus kind of days. [ 240 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/24/the-hills-are-alive/

If you know me you will know that this is the first and last musical reference I will be making. But, heck, it’s frick’n Austria! Just got back to the apartment after a 14 hour day of e…

08/23/2019

For those of you that aren't aware, one of the themes of this trip is that we are visiting the homelands of our family. We began with Portugal, the historic homeland of our mom's side. Dad's dad, Edward Helmut von Kawders came to America via Ellis Island from Vienna. A young man with his violin intent on fresh beginnings as a musician and music teacher in a land of hope and promise. [ 113 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/23/arrived-in-vienna/

For those of you that aren’t aware, one of the themes of this trip is that we are visiting the homelands of our family. We began with Portugal, the historic homeland of our mom’s side. …

08/22/2019

So the folk around here are quick to tell you that Buda is the old side and Pest is the new side. That is usually followed up with a comment that Pest is about being young and vibrant. My takeaway, now that we have had an opportunity to explore both, is that what they mean is Buda is where the city's history, tourist attractions and cultural center is... [ 300 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/22/thursday-in-pest/

So the folk around here are quick to tell you that Buda is the old side and Pest is the new side. That is usually followed up with a comment that Pest is about being young and vibrant. My takeaway,…

08/21/2019

First full day in Hungary. Spent it exploring Buda. That meant today was full of castles, palaces, churches and monuments. It goes like this... walk two miles, climb a very steep hill, check out castle. Walk two miles, climb very steep steps, check out palace. Walk two miles, climb steep hill full of steep steps, check out monument. Repeat as before. [ 114 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/21/wednesday-in-buda/

First full day in Hungary. Spent it exploring Buda. That meant today was full of castles, palaces, churches and monuments. It goes like this… walk two miles, climb a very steep hill, check ou…

08/21/2019

Ok, I know this is a travel log but It’s called “Winos on the Loose” for a reason. And a few of you have asked about what has been consumed so far. First of all, contrary to popular opinion, wine is not my normal beverage with every meal. I do make room for coffee in the morning. Fair enough, if bubbly was an option I’d kick coffee to the curb. [ 421 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/21/finally-its-about-wine/

Ok, I know this is a travel log but It’s called “Winos on the Loose” for a reason. And a few of you have asked about what has been consumed so far. First of all, contrary to popular opinion, wine i…

08/20/2019

More like half a day. But when you're only visiting for 3 or 4 days at a time, you don't want to waste many waking hours. Checked into our VRBO in the heart of the city. It is literally less than a five minute walk from our front door to the Liberty Bridge on the Danube river. The apartment is magnificent. [ 163 more words ]
http://buzzedonwine.com/2019/08/20/budapest-day-1/

More like half a day. But when you’re only visiting for 3 or 4 days at a time, you don’t want to waste many waking hours. Checked into our VRBO in the heart of the city. It is literally…

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