Hello my people,
Welcome to the most sacred of all weeks, the week leading up to not only the Superbowl, but also the annual Wind River Cellars Chili Cook-Off. We will have at least ten contestants this year, fighting for the top prize of an all expense paid trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico for the National Regionals. Besides coming out to vote for your favorite chili, you will have an opportunity to visit our interactive fan demonstration area, "The Chili Experience". This will give the common chili cook-off fan a chance to rub elbows with some of the greatest chili makers around and possibly get a few autographs. I will also be around fetching up barrel samples of soon-to-be-released '07 Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot.
For those of you checking in to see what kind of event we will have for Superbowl I am excited to announce that we will be moving the tasting room down to the bottom of our hill to Hooba's restaurant for the big game. Traditionally my family and I wake up on Superbowl Sunday morning and sing Superbowl carols. After we exchange Superbowl Gifts and decorate the Superbowl tree we sit down for our Superbowl feast. Because of the unusually cold temperatures in the winery cellar this year, we've decided to seek the warmth of Hooba's. Hooba will have the largest screen in Klickitat County, plenty of food, wine from Wind River Cellars and another beverage that I'm not very familiar with, called beer. I understand that beer is traditionally served cold and goes quite well with foods served at a Superbowl bash. I will be closing the winery tasting room Superbowl Sunday to observe the holiday. I certainly hope to see you at Hooba's. (www.killerburgers.com)
Below is a picture of what I woke up to this morning. Not quite the five inches I saw yesterday when I woke up but still stunning. No worries, the road is bare and in great shape for your visit.
We have a lot of great events coming up. Check out our website for details.
Happy Superbowl, Husum!
Joel
