…Marty Clubb, came from Washington and his Columbia Valley and Walla Walla Valley wines are always fine. Note to self to start drinking more from the Pacific northwest. And finally their were several California wines with the most interesting being the Bokisch Vineyards & Winery Verdelho and, as always, anything from Cakebread Cellars .
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Original painting by Emily Balivet - 2009
Move over fat, bloated, arrogant, and slothful wine gods, the wine goddesses are in town!
Meditrina was the Roman goddess of wine and the daughter of Apollo, as well as the cousin of Cupid. She was the deity in charge of wine, longevity and health. In fact, she often used wine, along with herbs, for healing. There's a rumor that the word, "medicine" came from …
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Woodward Canyon Winery, known for their premium award-winning wines, is tucked away in the Walla Walla Valley at Lowden, Washington and was founded in 1981 by winemaker, Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Their line-up of wines include merlots, chardonnays, many other wine varietals, and last but not least, Woodward Canyon's selection of cabernet sauvignons. Their current selection of cabernet sauvignons include: Walla Walla Valley, Old Vines Reserve, Nelms Road…
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Ever so light straw with tantalizing bouquet of sweet fruit loaded with green melon, green apples sunny fruit melange!
Palate--Gloriously bracing acidity that is razor sharp with nice creamy texture and a veritable fruit salad in your mouth. It finishes quite long with a touch of vanilla cream.
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Would you like a quick suggestion for a good wine to drink tonight (or this weekend) that won't break your budget and is widely available? If so, you might want to check out the 2012 Canoe Ridge Vineyard Expedition Pinot Gris from the Horse Heaven Hills of Washington State.
Our selection criteria include:
A very good Quality rating of >=3.5 stars (out of 5)
A price tag of <=$20
Must be widely available
Canoe Ridge Vineyard , located in Walla Walla, Washington…
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By: Duane Pemberton Winery website: www.waterbrook.com ( Seattle WA 4/10/2013) - A brand of Precept, Waterbrook Winery is a relatively large producer in Walla Walla Washington and is also one of the older wineries in the area. It has wide distribution on a national level so finding its wines shouldn't be too difficult. Technical Data: Varietal blend: 91% [...]
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…taste Cooper Wine Company ‘s stellar 2008 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon. This standout wine wasn't on the tasting list provided when we arrived at the event.
Thank you to all our friends who poured us a little-extra-special something from under the table!
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…2008 L'Ecole No. 41 "Perigee" Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley, Washington $ 44.99
9: 2010 Amelia Park Cabernet-Merlot, Margaret River, Western Australia $ 19.99
10: 2009 Sacred Hill " Helmsman" Cabernet-Merlot, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, $ 39.99
Until next time,
Cheers
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