by Phil Anderson Shelley’s son recently got married and we found ourselves in California for quite some time, her longer than me. The woman her son married is very, VERY cool, but what I enjoy most about her is her passion for learning more about wine! We have a Wine Time bell that is attached on the wall
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Pond OR Ray? I’ll Tell You If You Read On!
by Phil Anderson Last Saturday night I had the fantastic opportunity to experience a wonderful winemakers dinner at Log Spirit Bed and Breakfast featuring wines from Pend d’Oreille Winery (pronounced pond-or-ray), out of Sandpoint, ID. Stopped and smelled the roses before tickling our taste buds Before I lavish praises on the wines we tasted along with the
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WBC or Bust PLUS Wine Bloggers Conference 2010
By Phil Anderson The past five days has been all about Walla Walla (and Washington, in general) wines and hospitality. It’s all in the rear view mirror I just wrapped up a five day wine tasting frenzy that started last Wednesday, June 23, in Seattle and finished last night back in Seattle. What happened in between
Taste Washington Takes On A Whole New Meaning
By Phil Anderson In the month of June “Taste Washington” has taken on an entirely new meaning for me. To start, on June 6th I completed the Hat Trick of pouring at the White Out Table at Taste Washington! Spokane for the third year which is held at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. This
Open That Bottle Night 2010
Open That Bottle Night 2010 came and went without much fanfare, last night, just as last year did. This year, however, we were back at home in North Idaho instead of Ogden, Utah. As you may, or may not, know, Open That Bottle Night, or OTBN, is the night you force yourself to open that “once
Taste Washington-Spokane 2009!
This is our third year volunteering at Taste Washington-Spokane, where over one hundred Washington wineries get together with many restaurants and have a big ol’ tasting. It was held on June 21st at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. They have an event in Seattle, as well, usually a couple of months before the Spokane event and
Ultimate Blog Party 2009 and Affordable (Decent) Wine
OK, well, I’ve been thrown for a loop…TWICE! Pull up a chair and get comfortable–this is a long one. Loop Throwing #1: I was just making the finishing touches on this post when it was brought to my attention a HUGE one week BASH of a party! From two twin sisters who started the site Five
Open That 2007 Sancerre Night
When we woke up yesterday morning it was five degrees. Now as I write this it’s a balmy fifty something degrees and it’s 11:07 PM in Orange, California. But last night we found ourselves in Ogden, Utah. Thank goodness we had brought wine, on ice no less, so we didn’t have to concern ourselves with
‘Twas The Night Before OTBN…
‘Twas the night before OTBN Ten and all through the house… That’s right, tomorrow is Open That Bottle Night TEN (see previous blog post). We’ll be on the road so we couldn’t have our annual event, which would have been our third year, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have something fun to open tomorrow
2009 Inauguration Day tasting notes
What a day! President Obama was sworn into office and the whole nation, including ourselves, were fixated on the events as they unfolded. As I looked at their luncheon menu I noticed they chose all California wines to pair with their meal. A 2007 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc with the first coarse, a 2005 Goldeneye Pinot
