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Fredric Koeppel's avatar

I was in Willamette Valley in 1993, and one afternoon visited Domaine Drouhin. Perfect day, great wines, breathtaking view and so forth. I was tasting with the managing director at the time. We were sitting outside. I gestured out toward the east and said, "What's out there?" He said, "We don't go out there. That's the realm of motorcycles and shotguns."

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Thomas Horgan's avatar

As a Willamite you seem to have a few minuses but a lot of pluses. Cheers from this Aussie.

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Mike Brown's avatar

My wife and I solidified our love of Pinot Noir during a trips to the Willamette Valley in late 1990’s. It was one of the reasons that led us to start our own winery.

I’m still irritated by that…🤔🤣🤣

Seriously, we love Oregon and will likely retire to the Bend area.

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Kate Reuschel's avatar

I lived for 7 years above the 45th in Michigan. It was glorious. No hurricanes, no earthquakes, no tornadoes. Fires were our only disaster to watch for as we lived surrounded by a 10,000 acre state park. We don’t have kids (40 and 56-)-maybe we would fit in, in Oregon. We certainly do not in Indianapolis,but my healthcare team is here. I’m kind of partial.

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janet torelli's avatar

i enjoyed reading your article. you have a lovely way about you.

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Tom Wark's avatar

Thank you, Janet. That means a lot.

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