Hola,
After three weeks in Mexico I needed a week to reaclimate myself to the ways of us lazy, overweight Americans. First of all, The annual Wind River Cellars Holiday in Mexico was as fun as usual and we've already begun making arrangements for next year's trip. If you're interested drop us a line.
We came home to 24" of snow and I'm proud to say that I was the most tan white guy in the town of Husum plowing snow the next day. I spent about 4 hours making the winery driveway navigatable for even the smallest of economy size cars. Looking out the window now I see nothing but green grass, leafless trees, and a very white Mt. Hood.
The tasting room is open again and I spent a great portion of the weekend pouring samples for the visitors who were tired of being trapped by winter conditions. Wine tastes very strange to me after drinking thousands of Coronas and Pacificos tainted with lime.
I will be pouring wine this Thursday at Cork in Tacoma. Cork is an up and coming wine bar/wine shop that I've heard lots of great things about but have never been to. If you're in the area stop by and taste some of the last bottles of our outstanding current releases. In the next 4 weeks we will be releasing about 8 new wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Lemberger, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. I can't remember ever releasing this many new vintages at once.
As usual, check out our website for upcoming events. I'm toying with the idea of having a Superbowl party in the cellar. I have an huge projection screen TV and lots of wine. I would like to invite YOU. Please RSVP so I know how many pretzels to buy.
Don't forget that our 6th annual WRC Chili Cook-Off is the Saturday before Superbowl. This event is always full of drama, controversy, and good times.
I can't wait to see what Santa brought you, Husum!
Joel
