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The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey 2011 Winemaker's Dinner
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey (http://www.abbeywinery.com), kicked off their Annual Harvest Festival with their Winemaker's Dinner, held at Shadow Hills Golf Club (http://www.golfshadowhills.com/). The golf club had an incredible view. The sun was setting and the view was just amazing on this read more
Castle Rock Colorado Wine Festival
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Castle Rock Colorado Wine Festival happened this past weekend on July 23rd. This was the 2nd time I have attended this event. The first time was probably about 3 or 4 years ago. I remember it being tons of fun. This year, it seemed something wasn't quite right. Not sure if it was the fact th read more
Karen LaBonte - Trio Vintners, Walla Walla, WA
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Trio Vintners is a winery in Walla Walla Valley. Karen LaBonte (http://www.triovintners.com/about.html) is the owner and winemaker.I met Karen on Facebook.. She started following my WineyWomen Facebook Page. Karen said that she loved reading my posts. Wow, I thought.. someone actually likes what I h read more
Duck Pond Cellars and Desert Wind Vineyard
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Duck Pond has an awesome tasting room. Not only do they have like a huge patio area to have lunch and drink wine, but they have a specialty shop where you can buy cheeses, crackers and all the items you would need to go with you bottle of wine on their patio!
When I walked into Duck Pond, I read more
Plumb Cellars, Walla Walla Valley
Friday, July 15, 2011
Plumb Cellars was one of my last stops on my short stay in Walla Walla. Crandall was doing the pouring for his winery and he was super energetic!
Plumb Cellars was created by a group of friends that share a love and passion for good wine. In the fall of 2006, the Plumb Cellars' partners, cre read more
Beresan Winery, Walla Walla Valley
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Beresan Winery was such a fun time! Debbie Waliser is the Tasting Room Manager (I like that title and think I could be one)! Debbie was so much fun talking too... and for those who know me, I can talk it up with best of them, especially when we are talking about my favorite subject, WINE!
Lik read more
Saviah Cellars, Walla Walla Valley
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Saviah Cellars is located right at the Oregon/Washington border. This was my second winery to visit in Walla Walla. Very pretty vineyard and area. The tasting room was very nice outside and in..
I was greeted by Denise Musick. Denise is the Retail Sales and Event Manager at Saviah. She was read more
Hermosa Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Franc
Monday, April 11, 2011
My Tasting Notes:
I have said this in my other posts when I review a Cab Franc. It is my favorite grape. It is a tough skinned grape which gives it its bold, robust taste. This one is very jammy on the nose.. Smells of plums.. You can smell this think chewiness. You can taste the oakiness or s read more
Balistreri Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Franc
Monday, February 07, 2011
Winemakers Tasting Notes:
(Black Bear Orchard) Savory spices on the nose lead you into dry red and black cherry flavors with tart green plum tannins that perk up the finish. Price $26
My Tasting Notes:
Cab Franc is one my favorite Grapes. The Cab Franc Grape is a really hardy grape a read more
Colorado Wine Tour (Dithyramb Winery, Balistreri Vineyards, Spero Winery)
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
I had an amazing time visiting 3 of our Front Range Colorado Wineries this past weekend. I always love when I have an excuse to get up to Denver to also get in a few wine tastings. We were in Loveland, CO at my sons wrestling tournament so I decided to stop at a few wineries and do some resear read more
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