The picture below is last years holiday family greeting card. It still cracks me up every time I look at it and it certainly confuses distant family members that think I'm some hotshot winemaker/winery owner. I'm off to Mexico tomorrow but I would like to wish everyone a butt-kickin' holiday, which ever one you decide to celebrate.
If you email a wine order after today, chances are that you won't get it in time for Christmas. Please check us out after the new year. We'll have 2006 Pinot Noir, 2006 Tempranillo, 2006 Cabernet Franc and 2007 Riesling ready to be released in February. Email or call if you feel like coming up for a taste. If you know how to sweet talk us we might be able to let you have some before Presidents Day weekend.
Check back after New Year's Day and I'll post some pictures from the Wind River Cellars Holiday in Mexico. With EOTM Runner-up, Ryan, Lap Dance Jon and Barrel Member Alicia making the trip, I should be able to come up with some entertaining shots.
Have a great holiday and New Year Husum! 2008 will be the greatest year ever!
Joel
My 12 inches is gone. It was nice to have 12 inches but it made it difficult to get things done. I'll try to post a picture of my 12 inches later. The bad thing about having 12 inches is that people are too scared to come up to the winery to taste wine. If you're ever concerned about the snow here, no matter how many inches I have, please call.
I've been a driving fool this past week. I was scheduled to do a tasting/bottle signing in Centralia last Friday but the flood forced it to be cancelled. After seeing what happened to Lewis County during the flood I can't possibly complain about my 12 inches. I look forward to returning to Oly's Wine Shop when the mess is mopped up.
Because of the I-5 closure I drove over I-90 and stopped by Ellensburg Wine Works. This shop is in Ellensburg. They sell wine. If you're in the area stop by. Nice people, nice shop.
Since my tasting/bottle signing in Centralia was cancelled I was able to schedule one at the last minute at D & W Wine Cellars in Bonney Lake. My list of top 5 favorite wine shops, which is up to about 25, now includes this place. Deanna and Willow already have a great following and aren't afraid to show their guests a good time.
Corky Cellars on Saturday did not disappoint. As always, I had a great time and had the opportunity to see a lot of familiar faces. Thanks to all of you who came out to say hi. Dinner afterwards was especially fun.
This week I'm off to Mexico for the annual Wind River Cellars Holiday in Mexico trip. Too bad the good people of Mexico aren't able to see my 12 inches. If you would like to order wine for the holidays please do it today or tomorrow. We'll cover the shipping.
I'll miss you Husum!
Joel
I have 12 inches. It's the most beautiful 12 inches I've ever seen. Not many people have come up to see my 12 inches but that's okay. Kris didn't know what to do with the 12 inches. She wasn't ready for it. Luckily, we had some snow shovels around and she was able to clear the deck and make a path to the winery. Winter must be here.
I've been in Seattle all week. First of all, if you get a chance to visit the wine bar in Burien, Vino Bello, by all means, do it. Thurday was my first visit there and I dug the vibe immediately.
I had a great time, as usual, at Cork Screw Cellars in Puyallup. This place is for sure, in my top 5 wine shops. After a fun afternoon I took my show on the road to South King County's newest hang out. The Wine Rack in Auburn is a new comer but I see loads of potential for the very nice hosts that had me in Saturday evening. If you live in that area stop by. Bruce loves to talk wine.
Once in a lifetime comes a wine shop that shines over the rest, a wine shop that is just a cut above the others. Many might argue, but Corky Cellars in Des Moines is the best. Great selection of wines, over the top customer service and generous case discounts makes this place worth checking out Saturday afternoon when I'll be pouring several wines. Seattle has some great wine shops but this one is my favorite. I should preface that by saying that it's always my last event before leaving for Mexico for the Holiday in Mexico with Wind Rive Cellars. If you are in the area and want to taste our current releases, get your butt down there.
As I mentioned before, if you would like to order wines for the holidays, do it by December 10. We'll cover the shipping.
Thanks for the 12 inches, Husum!
Joel