My Mexico tan is close to being completely faded and standing in the cellar reminds me that Husum can get cold in the winter. Last week I racked and blended Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. Though these wines, along with '06 Tempranillo and '05 Merlot, won't be officially released until Presidents Day weekend, they are available now in our tasting room to polite visitors. Kris will be taking oldest son, Hollywood, to Italy for his 13th birthday and will be gone that weekend. Please bring me already prepared dinners that are easy to heat. I'll try to return the Tupperware.
Those of you who have asked about the rumor of another winery opening here in Husum at the bottom of our road, I know details. I don't want to be premature (again) but I will say that there is talk and I'm very excited about it. Stay tuned.
Don't forget to sign up for our 6th Annual Wind River Cellars Chili Cook-Off on the Saturday before Superbowl. You are welcome to show up with an entry or simply show up as a judge. It has always been a fun event.
I would like to remind all barrel members to sign up for your barrel tasting party with all of your friends, which is included in your membership. Bring your co-workers, family members, neighbors, spouse and even your mistress. Those of you that have done it before know how educational and fun it is.
2007 Wind River Cellars Visitor of the Year runner-up, Josh and his fiance, Michelle, came for a visit over the weekend. We must have made quite an impression because they have decided to tie the knot here at the winery this summer even though they live in Southern California. Josh was the official MC for the WRC Golf Spectacular. (Go back to last July's blog entry to find details on Josh.) I look forward to thier big day.
I'll be here all week if you feel like coming up for some wine. We'll taste some barrels. It'll be fun. Visitors of the week include the teachers from Vancouver, the cross country skiers from Seattle and the couple staying at Inn of the White Salmon.
You may be cold on the outside Husum, but you sure are warm on the inside.
Joel
