Entries from September 2007

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk does Washington

I know it’s a few weeks old. But I think the Vayniac comments might be worth as much as Gary’s vlog. He also explains the dearth of 2004 Walla Walla wines. The freeze! So many Walla Walla producers made Columbia Valley wine.
There are some fantastic wines produced in the state. And the most important thing [...]

Friday, September 7th, 2007

How to survive wine tasting: Part 3

Tip #3: Don’t try to carry with you all the wine you buy. Many wineries will hold wine to be collected at the end of the day. Some will even deliver it to your hotel (if you’re visiting). As a local, I think I’d be hard-pressed to get home delivery, but you never know. The [...]

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

How to survive wine tasting: Part 2

Tip #2: Eat. Just like with the water, make sure you have food available, and don’t rely on or expect wineries or tasting rooms to feed you. You’ll need more than a cracker.