Youngberg Hill 2011 Jordan Pinot Noir is produced from grapes grown on a certified organic vineyard that is located about 25 miles from the Pacific Coast in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. On the nose, this wine was full of red and black fruits such as cranberries, blackberries, plum, and red currants; with some light spice, black pepper, a hint of leather, oak, and faint smoke. On the palate, there were bright red fruits (cherry, cranberry, plum, strawberry, red currant, and dried cherries) as ... continue reading...
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Krysten Ritter to Attend Wizard World Portland February 20-21
Hey Marvel Fans! Krysten Ritter, who plays Jessica Jones on Marvel's "Jessica Jones" on Netflix will be at Wizard World Portland February 20-21. "Jessica Jones," "Don’t Trust the B-," "Breaking Bad," Veronica Mars star Krysten Ritter to attend Wizard World Portland. "Jessica Jones" co-star Mike Colter will appear alongside Krysten Ritter the 20 and 21 at the Oregon Convention Center. Krysten Ritter, who has wowed fans in the acclaimed Netflix dramatic series “Jessica Jones” and as the lead in ... continue reading...
Marvel’s Agent Carter: The Red Hat
Last month when I was in LA for the Disney/LucasFilm/ABC TV press event I got to have a little fun and get my con girl geek on. We had a chance to visit the the set of Marvel's hit show AGENT CARTER, which began its second season January 19th and you can watch it Tuesdays on ABC at 9 PM EST/PST. Agent Peggy Carter is a female secret agent for the Strategic Scientific Reserve, dedicated to fighting new atomic threats that have emerged since the end of World War II. If you don't watch the show, ... continue reading...
2012 Lenne Estate Pinot Noir
I received a bottle of Lenne Pinot Noir for review. As always, all opinions are my own. The 2012 Lenne Estate Pinot Noir is a beautiful Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. On the nose, the 2012 Lenne Estate Pinot Noir has chocolate, black cherry, and raspberry aromas, with a hint of licorice and earthen notes. The chocolate was the first aroma I noticed, actually. Delightful! On the palate, similar flavors as aromas—raspberries, black cherry, chocolate, a hint of smoke, earth, and ... continue reading...
Marvel Universe LIVE! Coming to Portland March 3-6
SUPER HEROES WILL UNITE IN PORTLAND FOR AN EPIC BATTLE TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE! Marvel Universe LIVE! Debuts in Portland First Ever Action-Packed Arena Tour March 3–6, 2016 I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show ... continue reading...
Kung Fu Panda 3: Free Passes to Portland Screening on 1/16
Do you and your family love the Kung Fu Panda movies? This Saturday, January 16th, there is a screening of Kung Fu Panda 3 in Clackamas (Oregon), and there are tickets available to download for this early screening of Kung Fu Panda 3. Date: Saturday, January 16th Time: 11AM for Red Carpet, 12PM for movie start time Location: Century Clackamas Town Center, 12000 SE 82nd Ave. Portland OR, 97086 Disclaimer: These passes are first come, first served as seating is limited. Please note, ... continue reading...
Top 20 Posts of 2015
Happy new Year. I thought I'd share a list of the most popular posts on MerlotMommy.com in 2015. Take a peek at the past year and see what was happening over the past 365 days and what people were reading most. Happy reading! Free Halloween Coloring Pages Exclusive Interview: Talking #Avengers with Director Joss Whedon (Part 2) Girl Scout Cookies and Wine Pairing Free Yoda Valentine Printable It’s Time for the POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Hood River 30 Days of Free ... continue reading...
Grochau Cellars 2012 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir
I received a sample of Grochau Cellars 2012 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir for tasting. As always, all opinions are my own.Grochau Cellars 2012 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir has pale ruby color and great dark fruit aroma with lots of black cherries and black raspberries on the nose. The palate has a nice rich dark fruit profile, with black raspberries, cherries, and hints of cranberry on the palate, as well as a bit of earth and clove and vanilla, with good acidity and medium tannins. This wine would ... continue reading...
Take a Ride to the North Pole on the POLAR EXPRESS™
It's our favorite time of the year! We love the Christmas holiday season. Earlier this month we were treated to a media preview of the Polar Express on the Mt. Hood Railroad as we rode the train to the North Pole. Donned our PJs, we boarded the train in Hood River, Oregon, and The POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride rolled out of the station bound for the North Pole! Climb aboard the train as a family to cozied-up to enjoy the festively-decorated vintage train cars. This was the first time we'd ... continue reading...
Hood River Distillers Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky
I received a sample of Hood River Distillers Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky for review. As always, all opinions are my own. Pendleton Midnight is a premium select 90 proof Canadian whisky from Hood River Distillers. It features a complex taste with fruit forward characteristics achieved through aging a portion of the blend in American brandy barrels, while notes of leather and warm spices provide a full-bodied authentic flavor. Best enjoyed neat or mixed with water or ice, Pendleton ... continue reading...
David Hill Vineyard 2012 Estate Pinot Noir
I received a sample for tasting purposes. As always, all opinions are my own.The David Hill Vineyard 2012 Estate Pinot Noir was made from grapes grown on their Estate Vineyard in Forest Grove, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley AVA. David Hill Vineyard has about 150 acres with 43 acres of vines. This Pinot Noir is made from a blend of young and mature vines, as well as a select portion of their older vines. The oak seasoning and balanced fruit give this Pinot Noir its structure and depth. The wine ... continue reading...
Plum Deluxe Teas for the Tea Drinker on Your Holiday List
I received a sample of Plum Deluxe Teas. As always, all opinions are my own. Local products always grab my attention. I love supporting small, local businesses. Plum Deluxe is a local Oregin tea company making organic and fair trade blends that heal from the inside out—non-GMO, no harmful chemical flavorings, gluten free, vegan, sulfite-free. Products that are good for the body and good for the soul. Plum Deluxe's Oregon Breakfast Black Tea was the one I tried. It's a blend of hazelnut ... continue reading...
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