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">WBC 10 – Walla Walla Washington Welcomes Wine Bloggers
I’ve just returned from an amazing five day visit to Washington State, where not only did I attend the Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla, but I was also one of 12 lucky winners of the WBC Or Bust contest with a plethora of pre and post conference activities. If you’re familiar with this site, [...]
">Live Wine Blogging From Walla Walla – Speed Tasting Reds
The anticipation is building. Minutes from now we will be tasting 12 red wines, with 5 minutes per wine to learn about, taste and write about each one. The tasting will begin in moments. I hope you’ll check back. We’re beginning with a blind tasting. Beautiful deep color, interesting nose, I pick up some chocolate. [...]
I was looking for a graphic to add, but I decided just to share a few observations. Old habits die hard. I’m learning a lot at the Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla. Being genuine is crucial. If you ever feel I’m not, call me on it. Please. This is all about passion. I like [...]
A first time for everything I’m at the Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla and Craig Camp from Cornerstone Cellars Napa has just poured us a 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, their 1st of this varietal. 500 cases produced. Dry, crisp, elegant… Nice way to start. Each winery has 5 minutes to tell us about each wine [...]
The first morning I dined on grilled pineapple followed by French Toast stuffed (yes, stuffed) with strawberry cheesecake. A stuffed yours truly put on his walking shoes once more and strolled back downtown.
While some olive oil purveyors have you taste their oils with bread, Temecula Valley Olive Oil Company encourages you to taste it by itself so you get the true flavor.
He and Catherine found the 27 acre parcel where their farm in located about ten years ago. It was in such disrepair they turned around halfway up the driveway. After being persuaded to take a good look, they decided it was worth a shot.
