What a great weekend! My hunch was right about Corks Wine Bar in Tacoma where I poured wine Thursday night. I am going to have to put this 6th Avenue hot spot on my top ten list and definitely number one in Pierce County. If you live in or near Tacoma I highly recommend this place. Owners Chris and Susan have created a friendly non-stuffy environment perfect for meeting friends or just an intimate date with that special someone. Check out their website for scheduled events.
Friday and Saturday took me a few miles north into the burly-man territory of Enumclaw. I refuse to make anymore animal jokes about this rural suburb. While pouring at Sip City I met some really great people, including Scott and his employee, Serena. I enjoyed myself so much that I signed up for what should be a really great time. The first ever Enumclaw Chocolate and Wine festival will be held February 6th & 7th, noon to 9pm at the Enumclaw Expo Center. (www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com) I understand that there will be over 20 wineries participating, including yours truly. (At this time I wish I wouldn't have promised to not make any animal jokes about Enumclaw. I'm thinking of a funny one.)
Chili Cook-Off is coming January 31. If you think you make a great chili, shut your mouth and sign up to enter. If you don't wish to enter you're still invited to show up and be a judge. We'll see if Husum resident, Gary J can hang on to the crown. If you scroll back to past post chili cook-off blogs you can read about all the drama and excitement that this event creates.
Don't forget about the other many events we have coming up, including the release of many new wines. (Another animal joke comes to mind but again I refrain.) Check our website.
Quit horsin' around, Husum!
Joel
