Product Review: Angle 33 Wine Thermal

Keeping cool while looking cool.

This is my first wine related product evaluation on this blog. I was contacted by Matt Baack of Angle 33 to review his Angle 33 Concrete Wine Thermal.

Yes, this product is made out of concrete.

Matt Baack started in concrete 14 years ago, in the flatwork industry. He owns and operates Stamping Ground Studios in Missoula, Montana. He specializes in decorative concrete counter tops, concrete furniture and stained concrete floors. Matt is constantly looking for new ways to use the medium of concrete.

One of his goals with Angle 33 is to provide Missoula, Montana with "...proof that we still can and should foster manufacturing here, in the United States." One of the results of his efforts is the Angle 33 Concrete Wine Thermal; which he refers to as the "perfect wine house."

Review: Pomum Cellars 2010 TINTO

A classic Spanish blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano.

2010 was an unusually cool year for Washington. Word on the street was that it would be a difficult vintage to execute; but the best winemakers would produce truly spectacular wines. A vintage to remember for some. The Pomum Cellars 2010 TINTO is one of those wines made by one of those talented winemakers. This bottle was provided courtesy of Pomum Cellars.

Review: McKinley Springs 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

An honest expression of Washington terroir.

It's a pleasure to enjoy a bottle of red wine that tastes like you expect it to taste and compliments your meal. Is it odd to tell you that the McKinley Springs Cabernet Sauvignon tastes like and drinks like a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon? It does and I enjoyed it.

Discover the Wines of Holman Ranch

Six wines from Carmel Valley, California.

Holman Ranch is located in the Carmel Valley, California. It was originally part of Mexico and the land was bestowed to the Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo during the Spanish era. One of the first ranches was the Los Laureles Rancho that included property which today is Holman Ranch. In the 1920's the Ranch served as a retreat for Hollywood celebrities; including Charlie Chaplin and Theda Bara. By the 1940's Holman Ranch became one of the first resorts in the Carmel Valley and host to another generation of Hollywood celebrities. Some of the famous actors you would have seen included: Clark Gable, Vincent Price, Joan Crawford and Marlon Brando.

Hamilton Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Hamilton Cellars has a tasting room in South Richland; lucky me, it's easily within walking distance. My wife is supplying me with regular doses of Hamilton Cellars wines. One of the bottles I recently opened was the Hamilton Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon.

I first visited this wine two years ago at the winery. It is aging gracefully.

Renegade Wine Co. 2011 Columbia Valley Rose

The April Virtual Tasting wine was the Renegade Wine Company 2012 Rose. The tasting took place on Wednesday April 24th from 7-8 pm PST.

Virtual Tastings are held monthly and hosted by Sean Sullivan of Washington Wine Report.

What you need to participate:
1. Buy the current month’s wine from a local retailer or direct from the winery.
2. Have a twitter account.
3. Tweet your comments about the wine on Twitter, as each participant opens their bottle and shares comments about the wine between 7 and 8pm PST, follow @wawinereport.

Revelry on Red Mountain Saturday, May 25, 2013

Revelry on Red Mountain - one of my favorite local events!

Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for one of our most popular events back for the 5th year - Revelry on Red Mountain!
Tickets on sale April 1st by calling 206.326.5770.