Happy Father's Day everyone. I'm very thankful that the only Father's Day cards I recieved were from Poison Rose and Hollywood. Turns out that I wasn't really the father of Anna Nicole's child.
We had a great weekend in the tasting room. I was reminded what summer around here is like. For Father's Day I was given a luxury suite at the Hood River Inn where I was joined by North Shore Cellars winemaker, Craig Sawyer. This may sound like some sort of wierd Brokeback getaway but it gave us a chance to explore the ways of Oregonians. They are a very strange culture but treated us well and were curious to learn of our ways. I shared with them stories of how in my world we pump our own gas, have quality public schools and roads, and we pay a retail tax. This was very foreign to the Oregonians and they looked at us as if we were gods. I didn't mention that Washington State makes the best wine in the world.
We will be releasing our 06' Pinot Gris in the next few weeks and I must say that it is the best one we've ever made. Also look for our new release of Syrah and Lemberger. If you call ahead I might be talked into sneaking a barrel sample for you.
In case you haven't heard, the first annual HUSUM FUN RUN is scheduled for July 4th, following the 4th of July parade. We wanted to make this an event for everyone, including fat, lazy people, so we're making it a .1 K. .1 K is less than 100 feet. You can register on our website or call. Each participant will recieve a tshirt.
Come out to the Gorge and visit Husum. We'll have the whites chillin' and the reds breathin'.
Some day I'm going to grow up and be just like you, Husum.
Joel
