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The 2016 Salmon Bake at IPNC 2016 Pinot Noir Wine Festival Oregon

Posted on September 1, 2016 by waywardwine

After rising and falling to the siren song of Pinot Noir for two packed days at IPNC 2016, it all comes to this: The Salmon Bake. This grand open air feast will set you back $225. That sounds like a … Continue reading →

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Henri Giraud IPNC Champagne and Barrels Seminar

Posted on August 18, 2016 by waywardwine

After IPNC’s casual Saturday lunch with endless Pinot poured under Linfield College’s ancient oaks, I toddle across campus for a class. Yes, about Pinot Noir. My highlight at last year’s IPNC was trying Claud Giraud’s barrel-fermented Champagnes. By chance he came back to do: … Continue reading →

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IPNC Saturday Lunch

Posted on August 15, 2016 by waywardwine

After two hours plus and fourteen glass on Australian Pinot (IPNC’s Grand Seminar), we break for lunch on the lawn. Unlike 95F Friday, today is a pleasant 75F in the shade. We sit with Dag Sundby, owner of biodynamic Johan … Continue reading →

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IPNC Alfresco Afternoon Pinot Noir Tasting

Posted on July 30, 2016 by waywardwine

After IPNC’s Riesling Ceviche tasting I tumble over to their Alfresco Tasting on Linfield’s Dormitory Quad After repeating myself a few more times (New Zealand? No kidding), I start with Champagne: My favorite bubbly from last year has returned: Champagne … Continue reading →