William Pollard Jr | aka: Wild 4 Washington Wine

This Holiday Guide is for the Wine Tourist When I was still working for a winery, I met many travelers from around the USA and the world. One of their most frequent concerns was how to travel safely with their precious cargo. Here are some suggestions for you wine tourists. Travel Wine Protector - Set Of 2  price $13: While I've never used these, I've met people who swear by them. Whether you're traveling by air, road or sea, these very affordable wine protectors may not only protect your precious wine, but may also protect your clothing when you stash those bottles in your suitcase (I don't advise traveling with wine in your luggage, but you know you do it). WineDiaper Padded Absorbent Bag, Set of 3 price $9: I just discovered this product. While I'm not a fan of the name "WineDiaper", the reviews are very positive, you cannot argue with the price and you can re-use it! That's win-win in my book. BottleWise Duo TX  price $75: The image tell...

Last Minute Essential Wine Gift Suggestions Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover 2 Ounce Spray Bottle  price $6: Okay, if you're an experienced wine taster, then you must know about the amazing wine product made in Walla Walla, Wine Away. Of course it magically makes red wine stains disappear from clothing and carpet. But it's now available in a convenient, easy to carry 2 ounce bottle. Essential to take with you on your next Washington wine tasting expedition. Riedel Ouverture Red Wine Glasses, Set of 4  price $44: Everyone needs some decent, but not too expensive, wine glasses for enhancing the wine tasting experience. These are the glasses I tend to prefer, I use them at home. For me these Riedel glasses are balanced, work with either Red or White wine, attractive, focus the aroma of the wine, have just the proper shape for swirling and do seem to enhance the wine tasting experience. They are not too expensive, and in three years I've managed NOT to break them. Recommende...

Suggestions for the Newbie Here are some last minute holiday gift suggestions for the people in your life who enjoy wine, but are still a bit new to the subject of wine. Wine All-in-One For Dummies  price $18: I've had many people ask me what they should read to learn the basics about the wide world of wine. This book is my answer, it's not too specific, but gives a good general foundation to the reader - wine tasting, serving, storing, collecting, and buying. Heard it Through the Grapevine: The Things You Should Know to Enjoy Wine  price $18: I'm a big Matt Skinner fan, especially after enjoying his out of print book "Thirsty Work: Love Wine Drink Better". This more recent publication is an excellent book for anyone at the beginning of their wine journey. Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover, 12-Ounces  price $10: Wine Away works, really, really works. This is an essential item for anyone who enjoys Red Wine. I even saw a gentleman in a gray suit, who at...