This is the first time in about five years that I don't have a tasting or festival on this particular weekend of the year. Yesterday I drove two hours east to Pasco for a tasting. I had no idea what to expect but I sure did have a great time. Pouring wine for Tri City residents can be risky. They generally know wine better than people from any other area of the Northwest and they are very loyal to the wineries in the Tri Cities area. I look forward to more visits. (Thanks Kathleen and Dori for hosting my dog and pony show.)
Today I have some minor clean up and set up for tomorrow's annual library tasting. There's is going to be a lot of old WRC vintages on hand and I look forward to seeing many of our barrel members and other special guests who were invited.
Last night I was able to arrive at Hooba's just in time to have a glass of wine or two with Rick and Jody from Celilo Vineyard. They were the last to leave the Columbia Gorge Winegrowers fall meeting. (By the way, I know I've said this before but Hooba's is VERY close to opening) Kris was the founder of the CGWGA and we've seen it come a long way since we were one of only three wineries in the area. Now there's around 20 with more on the way.
I'm looking forward to hanging out in the tasting room today. It's been awhile since I've covered it without having to crush grapes at the same time. Come on up and I'll show you a great time.
You keep my attention undivided, Husum!
