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Lucy Bellville
Nov 22, 20244 min read
Crochet Bow Garland
You know what goes great with a glass of wine? Yarn and a crochet hook! This time of year in the Willamette Valley, the sun falls around...
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Lucy Bellville
Jul 17, 20243 min read
Weekly Wine Girl Newsletter
Should I start a newsletter? If I should, this will be the first one of many. Comment below if you read & want more on what's going on in...
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Lucy Bellville
May 22, 20232 min read
Winery Spotlight - Soter Vineyards
Soter Vineyards @ Mineral Springs Ranch- Carlton, OR ( Visual ) Many people ask about my favorite wine tasting, I usually start my...
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Lucy Bellville
May 15, 20232 min read
Winery Spotlight - Illahe Vineyards
Illahe Vineyards - Dallas, OR ( Visuals ) As we pulled up to Illahe, we were greeted by our hostess who directed us on where to park- it...
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Lucy Bellville
May 8, 20232 min read
Where I'm Eating this Oregon Wine Month!
May is Oregon Wine Month ! Celebrate by visiting these participating restaurants and asking about their Oregon With Month Special food...
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Lucy Bellville
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Willamette Valley Wineries that are Open on Easter Sunday
Hi Everyone! Happy Easter :) I love a good Holiday wine tasting, but sometimes it can be hard to plan because not everyone is open :(...
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Lucy Bellville
Apr 5, 20234 min read
Back to Blogging! **YC AVA + Ribbon Ridge**
Hi Everyone! How did Q1 of 2023 get away from me so quickly? I wanted to say that if you're one of the people who keeps up with this blog...
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Lucy Bellville
Apr 3, 20236 min read
Weekly Review- "Spring Break" 2023
What does a week in the life look like for the Willamette Valley Wine Girl? I guess you're about to find out. Sunday Started with a...
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Lucy Bellville
Jan 4, 20234 min read
Tackle every Willamette Valley AVA in 2023 in just 10 days - Lucy's guide (Pt 1 of 2)
Wine tastings can be stressful to plan, thankfully there are people like me to give a good nudge with advice from within the industry. To...
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Lucy Bellville
Dec 28, 20224 min read
The Willamette Valley's Best Kept Secrets
Happy Holidays to all! I am someone who loves reflecting on past seasons and the roses and thorns that come along with growth throughout...
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Lucy Bellville
Dec 22, 20223 min read
The Cheat Sheet to Tasting in the Willamette Valley over the Holidays
**REMINDER TO CHECK WEATHER WARNINGS BEFORE VISITING WINERIES THIS WINTER** Hi Friends, Followers, and Fellow wine lovers! Winter time...
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Lucy Bellville
Dec 14, 20222 min read
Staying in Portland? Don't Overlook THIS Historic Hotel...
Downtown Portland offers many different options for lodging, but if you really want to be blown away, your next stay needs to be booked...
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Lucy Bellville
Sep 26, 20225 min read
A Day in the Life of the Willamette Valley Wine Girl
I wish it was just wine tasting and bopping around all day, but it’s quite the opposite. Here's a (normal) day in the life, enjoy! As I...
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Lucy Bellville
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Getting into Wine? Here are the Faux Pas to NEVER Commit.
Oof! The do’s and do not’s of wine tasting. I’ll keep this short & sweet, but make sure you read until the end. Here is what you should...
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Lucy Bellville
Sep 13, 20222 min read
A Day of Wine Tasting in McMinnville, Oregon
McMinnville is known as the heart of the Willamette Valley Wine Industry. Being raised in McMinnville, I have been fortunate enough to...
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Lucy Bellville
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Cheers, Welcome to the Willamette Valley Wine Girl Blog:
Hi Everyone! My name is Lucy. I am an Oregon raised gal who has a huge passion for wine and sharing vino knowledge, and an even bigger...
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