I am a mushroom hunter and Pinot Noir lover. The combination, to quote from the movie, "Forrest Gump" is like "two peas in a pod." There is a synergy of combining the earthy, smoky flavors of a morel mushroom with the spice and velvet earthiness of a good Oregon Pinot Noir.
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“Mark Ryan McNeilly-
Rock& Rollin' Inspired Reds”

Mark McNeilly, owner and winemaker at Mark Ryan Winery, makes Washington wine with a roll and roll sensibility. He and his winemaking friends' "Indie" wineries produce huge, raucous, massive red wines with names and flavors inspired by musicians from Spinal Tap to the Afghan Whigs.
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“O’Reilly Expands into Washington
with More Vineyards, New Winery”

Owen Roe’s Winemaker Discovers Yakima Valley’s Hidden Gems Via Tiny Vineyards. The winemaker who co-founded Sineann Winery and is the co-owner and winemaker for Owen Roe Winery in Newberg, Ore, will be introducing new wines and bringing a new Washington winery to the market.
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"Territorial Vineyards:
Pairing Urban with Rural"

As natives to the city and arts enthusiasts, the founders of Territorial chose to establish their winery away from their vineyards, in an environment where they could promote and host a smorgasbord of artistic creations - from abstract paintings and avant-garde jazz to poetry slams and elegant Pinot noirs.
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"Eugene, Oregon's
Whitaker Neighborhood-
Urban Wine and Foodie Heaven"

Eugene, Oregon's Whitaker neighborhood, where Territorial Vineyard's winery and tasting room is located, is just west of downtown Eugene. The "Whitaker" has long been a home to artists' studios, funky bars, a truely gonzo juice company, natural food stores, and some great ethnic restaurants.
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"ROCO Winery
A Private Stash of Pinot noir
at "Wits End" Vineyard"

ROCO Wines is the family project of Argyle's winemaker Rollin Soles and his wife Corby Stonebraker. Rollin's day job is winemaker and co-owner of the famous Argyle Winery. At home, he and Corby make a small amount of Pinot noir from their family's vineyard. For years, their "ROCO" pinot noirs were given to family and friends. ROCO was, and is, the family's "house" wine.
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