Bend Wine Tours

04/08/2022

04/05/2022

When Pinot People create ads! Central Oregon-Bend gets covered up with Willamette inset!!
Yes, we actually make local wine here in Bend! Take my tour and get the facts!!

It's Oregon Wine Month and we're celebrating! Oregon is a special place and Oregon wine is just one of the many things that makes it ....

01/05/2022

I often ask myself this question!

Cabernet Franc is often overlooked in favor of other red wines. Read why one editor feels it's time to show this variety some love.

28/04/2022

I used to give wine tours in Dry Creek Valley CA, the heart of Zinfandel!

The origins of Zinfandel were a mystery for many years until intrepid and inquisitive wine detectives solved it.

26/04/2022

YUM!

Austria’s white wine Grüner Veltliner embarks on a delicious global roadshow. Learn more about this terroir-sensitive varietal in this guide.

15/04/2022

When marketers promote a wine product and not a wine enthusiast this is the kind of ad you get.
Unless you are purposely trying to Heat up your wine, keep your hand OFF the Bowl.
Unfortunately this is how many people "learn" how to enjoy wine. With False Advertising!!

19/03/2022

Fear not. You can still find enjoyable wine at $10!!

Heritage Auctions has sold a bottle of 1973 Cabernet from Napa Valley's Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, a wine made famous by the Judgement of Paris...

11/03/2022

I talk about this on my wine tours!

Buying wine at the grocery store is commonplace for many. As chains expand the quality of their offerings, six somms tell us their favorites.

10/03/2022

Come on my tour. I'll share a few of my tasting tips gleaned from 21 years in the biz.

Showing up in a party bus, making faces after sampling a wine or bragging about your 4,000-bottle cellar will not put you in the good graces of any winery. Here are tips on how to avoid the most irksome tasting room behavior.

08/03/2022

We can visit Bledsoe's tasting room here in Bend, OR on my walking wine tour!!!

Drew Bledsoe launched Doubleback Wines in 2008, and has since debuted two other labels featuring grapes from Oregon and Washington.

07/03/2022

Smelling the cork after opening a bottle can seem like a relic of the past. But you're making a huge mistake if you skip this step in evaluating wine.

01/03/2022

Perhaps best known in Beaujolais Nouveau, carbonic maceration yields fruit-forward, approachable and easy-drinking wines. Here’s what you need to know.

28/02/2022

Red wine has been made the same way for more than 6,000 years. Here's how dark-colored grapes are fermented into your favorite red wine.

22/02/2022

And no one is in the back room adding these things.

We often talk about notes of popcorn or rose petals, but what makes wine smell like more than just grapes? We break down wine aromas, compound by compound.

08/02/2022

French wooden barrels may be traditional for aging red wines, but many winemakers still prefer using oak grown in American forests.

05/02/2022

Cabernet Franc is often overlooked in favor of other red wines. Read why one editor feels it's time to show this variety some love.

03/02/2022

Wine Enthusiast polled its editors and other wine pros on the best ways to preserve the last few glasses of your opened bottle.

30/01/2022

Soon we'll be drinking Cabs from Bourgogne!!!

In the wake of climate change, historic wine regions like Burgundy are resorting to extreme measures. One of those is growing new varieties.

25/01/2022

Yes! You will learn this and more on my wine tours!

Have you ever wondered how to hold a wine glass, and why it matters?

🍷 Hold all stemmed wine glasses towards the base of the stem between your thumb, forefinger and middle finger. You’ll find that your other fingers will just rest on the base naturally.

(Don’t worry, it’s totally socially acceptable to swirl your wine.)

Okay, so why does this matter? 🤔

As much as this seems like a really silly thing to do, there are a couple of reasons why holding a glass by the stem has become the standard:

🔎 Social Appearance: No greasy hand prints on the bowl!

🌡️ Temperature: Wine stays cooler longer.

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02/01/2022

Check out Fair Play AVA

“Fair Play AVA is often described as a hidden gem or best kept secret by first time visitors. There is a sense of discovery when newcomers ask, “How did we not know about this beautiful wine region?”’

06/12/2021

Salvador Dalí, César Baldaccini, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol, have been illustrating Château Mouton Rothschild labels

18/09/2021

A must visit on my wine tours of Bend!!

. Bottling our Walla Walla Cab this weekend. Looking good! Thanks for all the hard work everyone!

18/09/2021

Worth the trip!

28/08/2021

August 28th is National Red Wine Day! For inspiration, here are some of our favorite red wine varieties you must try.

25/08/2021

Good to know!

Find out more about Bordeaux wine including tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and key details of this French regional wine.

16/08/2021

If you're scientific minded and curious, you can learn to identify a great deal of aroma compounds (including "impact compounds") in wine. Next time you have a glass of wine in front of your nose, see if you can pick out one of these more bizarre flavors.

09/08/2021

Slowing down is important to wine tasting!

The simple act pouring wine and allowing it some "air time" actually improves the taste. But, how long should you wait?

26/07/2021

I don't make this stuff up! This is just one tip you'll get on my wine tour!

The truth is you can hold a wine glass any way you like however, some social situations can't be taken lightly. See how to hold a wine glass like a true connoisseur.

25/07/2021

Happy Day!

Planning a party with wine and cheese pairings? Be sure to check out these 12 classic matches (with many additional suggestions) to taste the rainbow!

22/07/2021

Yes! It's what I share on my wine tours.

Identify wine aromas to try understanding the science behind them. Knowing the source of wine smells is a clue to find more of what you like.

12/07/2021

It all starts with Great Grapes!!

Discover how red wine is made. https://enth.to/35KJfji

14/06/2021

I was just sharing this info with my wine tour clients on Sat.

Find out the real difference of Crystal vs. Glass wine glasses along with a few important details about choosing the best, and safest glassware.

20/05/2021

Don't forget to enjoy a Rose now and again!

Learn all about Rosé wine, from the different styles and grapes to the varied flavors. For example, White Zinfandel is produced with the same grapes as Red Zinfandel but the two wines are stunningly different.

19/05/2021

Can you say: YUM!

French Viognier came close to dying out. Jump into this week's challenge to learn about a tasty, complex wine and how it almost vanished.

13/05/2021

The Motherland of Pinot Noir!!

Want more confidence understanding Burgundy wine? This simplified guide includes maps, infographics and most important facts on the five major sub-regions.

05/05/2021

Take a look!

Get inspired and plan your trip to Oregon wine country with the official Oregon Wine Touring Guide. Flip through a digital version or order a copy for free.