Entries Tagged as 'holidays'

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Because Girls Kick Ass

I’ve little by little become a fan of Rieslings. Haven’t always been, but now I’d swear by them. Especially Washington Rieslings! It seems, in this area, Washington seriously pounds the competition.
On this holiday I wanted to extend the invitation to check out a couple of my favorites.
Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling (2006 or the [...]

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Holiday Barrel Tasting 2007

Walla Walla is preparing for the annual winter barrel tasting which always falls on the first full weekend in December. This year, the festivities actually begin on Thursday, November 27 with the the second annual Winemaker’s Fête at the Marcus Whitman Hotel. The following wineries are hosting tables at the event: Canoe Ridge Vineyard, Dama [...]

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Mason jars and Walla Walla wine

Last weekend I went to a friend’s house for dinner. As final preparations were being made in the kitchen, she asked me to run out to the garage and fetch some grape juice. I half expected to find a large bottle of Welch’s on the shelf next to her Martinelli’s stash. Much to my joy, [...]