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holidays

Christmas Party Finds

December 17, 2008

As you may have read, I’m a great fan of the Balboa Candy Mountain Sangiovese. I bought all I could find. And in an uncharacteristically generous holiday spirit, I took some to our office Christmas party. Of course, surrounded in this community by winemakers and wine lovers, there was quite a collection of bottles on [...]

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Because Girls Kick Ass

July 4, 2008

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 [...]

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Holiday Barrel Tasting 2007

November 28, 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 [...]

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