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Post Index March 2015

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Taking a breather today to index my posts for the month of March.

March was Washington Wine Month, which culminated with Taste Washington on the last weekend. I was able to attend the Grand Tasting on Sunday and also attended a wine seminar on the Columbia Gorge Saturday. A standout event and what I believe is the best wine event for the money, period. Give me some time to catch up with my writing commitments and I will share some 2015 Taste Washington takeaways.

It's only the first week of April, and I already have multiple wine tastings experiences to share with you. A gorgeous Walla Walla Carmenere vertical tasting last Friday and Monday a lovely wine luncheon with Arnaud Saget of Saget La Perriere, Pouilly sur Loire, France. A wonderful start of the month.




* EVENT: Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend April 24 - 26

This month is Spring Barrel Weekend in the Yakima Valley - Spring Barrel Tasting weekend is your chance to get a jump on tasting and purchasing some of the best wines in wine country. A visit to the Valley on this weekend will allow you to sample yet-unfinished wines from the barrel.

Purchase a PREMIER PASS allowing access to exclusive benefits available only during this Spring Barrel Tasting weekend at 40 participating wineries. PREMIER PASS holders will be able to experience a variety of specialty food pairings, library tastings, and tours not available to the public.

Index of Posts March 2015

1 March
- Post Index February 2015

2 March
- March is Washington State Wine Month

6 March
- Visit Prosser, Washington, Where The Story of Washington Wine Began @prosserwine

11 March
- Your Wine of the Week from Red Mountain - Fidelitas 2012 4040 Red Wine @FidelitasWines

13 March
- ANEW Riesling 2012 a Project by Wendy Stuckey and Chateau Ste. Michelle

14 March
- A Special Oregon Pinot Noir with Eastern North Carolina Inspired Ribs #OTBN #winePW 10

16 March
- 3 Fabulous Wines of Fabbioli Cellars, Call Me a Fan @FabbioliWines

19 March
- A Season for International Expressions of Rosé @pasternakwine

19 March The Wine Muse Podcast
- "Sensory Aspects of Wine and Yeast" Featuring Sonoris Wines and Wyeast Labs

26 March
- Wine of the Week - a Personal Favorite Barnard Griffin 2013 Chardonnay @BarnardGriffin

Stay posted for April posts and my Taste Washington 2015 coverage.

Cheers!
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