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Sometimes, something as simple as having successfully bottled wine is a greatly rewarding relief. The process is pretty tedious and exacting, so it represents its own level of intensity. Like working in a restaurant kitchen where “Cleanliness is next to … Continue reading →

On Friday, May 13th (yup that’s right) we’re doing a winemaker’s dinner at the renowned Chambers Bay Golf Course. Since the game of golf began in Scotland, it seems appropriate and the surroundings are uncannily similar to Scotland. This is … Continue reading →

We were really surprised at how quickly our first Third Thursdays event, ‘Spot On,’ filled with over two dozen guests. There were so many requests for another one that we’re repeating it again in April, and it’s already completely booked … Continue reading →

It’s taken some time, and with a few delays, but we’re finally launching our monthly program called ‘Third Thursdays’ beginning March 17th at the Olympia Wine Tasting Bar. Yeah, I know it’s Saint Patrick’s Day, but not everyone wants to … Continue reading →

O.K., O.K., I’m seriously guilty of not posting a blogster for a very long time. No excuses, but got caught up in the seasons going ’round and ’round and the painted pony going up and down. Also, my new post … Continue reading →

Since my past post on September 19th (one week ago), weather predictions for the Yakima Valley have significantly changed. At that time, indications were that temperatures would be in the low to mid 70’s. Certainly not ideal ripening weather. I’m … Continue reading →

Here we are now, September 26th, and there’s roughly no more than four weeks of viable time to bring in all of the fruit. This is the absolute latest I’ve ever waited and there’s no “Indian Summer” in sight if … Continue reading →

We’re very proud to announce the inaugural release of the 2008 Salida ‘Tres Vinos’ to kick off the Labor Day Weekend at our downtown Olympia Wine Tasting Bar this coming Saturday, September 4th. ‘Tres Vinos’ is a spicy, complex, medium … Continue reading →

Here we are with now two-thirds of August past. Veraison, the French term for “the turning” or the time when the grapes begin to show color, is about as late as we’ve seen for quite some time. The protracted late … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time coming! On Saturday, August 14th we’re opening our first tasting “room” at noon in downtown Olympia, featuring both Salida and McCrea Cellars wines. The space is located in a very classy building called ‘New Caldonia’ … Continue reading →