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The Wine Bloggers Conference was super FUN! We drank wine, visited wineries, drank some wine, visited tourist locations, drank wine.. Oh, we did have a day of informational sessions, and then we drank some wine. Yes, while we had many wine drinking opportunities, I think the best part of the co read more

There had to be at least one day that we actually learned something and not drink all day! Today was all about small breakout sessions to help wine bloggers excel in their efforts. There are bloggers with all levels of experience here and there was sure to be something for everyone. Breakou read more

If you knew you were going to be faced with mass amounts of wine at 10am, would you prepare better? This morning was our Brunch with Argentine Wines, but this was not an average Brunch. I was thinking some eggs, bacon, you know brunch type food.. Oh No...there was appetizer type foods pair read more

Day 2 was filled with a little history. Our first stop was the Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill. To see the conditions that workers back in the 1840's is incredible. Things we take for granted they didn't have, like good lighting. Got to see the machines that the wool was cleaned, drie read more

Day 3 started out by getting to the Double Tree and having some lunch with Cynthia and getting ready for our Salem Excursion. We loaded our bus and off we went. We arrived at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, OR. We were greeted with a wine tasting. The Museum has a vine read more

Wine Bloggers Conference - Day 1 Cynthia and I boarded our flight around 2pm on Tuesday, August 14th. The plane ride was 2 hours and 15 minutes. This is a really long time for me to sit still. The space was really small not the seating but the person in front of me whacked back their seat, which mea read more

I love when I get to visit places that just conveniently have wineries near by. I always make it a point to go visit them.. This past weekend we have a soccer tournament in Broomfield, CO and I took this opportunity to induct a newbie into my wicked ways. After winning our last game on Satu read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Only 300 cases of the 2011 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc were produced. This is only of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. Probably because it is slightly citrus, with grapefruit, honeysuckle. I lov read more

The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com/) located in Canon City, CO. Only 375 cases of the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon were produced. This is a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. This is a big full bodied wine. Dark cherries, leather, and  read more