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Lauren Ashton Cellars

Posted on August 22, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Woodinville, WA On our latest “date night” my husband took me to Lauren Ashton Cellars. It was a first visit and we really enjoyed it. Our host was Janine and even though she was the only one there, and quite … Continue reading →

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GENOA CELLARS

Posted on August 9, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Woodinville Warehouse District, WA Genoa Cellars was a new winery for us. It is located in the Woodinville Warehouse district and I am sure we walked by a million times. The owners have been making wine together since 2004. The … Continue reading →

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Balboa Winery Walla Walla, WA

Posted on July 26, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

One of my favorite areas in Walla Walla is the Pepper Bridge area. We often will taste at North Star, Pepper Bridge, Sleight of Hand or Saviah Cellars. So I was very excited to try Balboa Winery. Even though this … Continue reading →

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Dumas Station

Posted on July 18, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Dayton, WA On a recent trip from Montana, we came from the east and discovered Dumas Station approximately 20 miles from Walla Walla in Dayton, WA. This former apple packing plant and train station is now a charming family-owned winery … Continue reading →

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Maison Bleue Winery

Posted on July 6, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Walla Walla, WA Last week we were in Walla Walla and wanted to try some new wineries that we had never tasted. This turned out to be an excellent idea. We discovered Maison Bleue on Second Avenue right downtown. We … Continue reading →

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Murrietta’s Well Estate Vineyards

Posted on July 4, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Livermore, CA Revisiting another Livermore winery that is definitely worth talking about is Murrietta’s Well Estate Vineyards. One of the original California wine estates, Murrietta sources all the grapes from the estate.  The vineyard was started with cuttings from the … Continue reading →

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We are Back!!!

Posted on March 17, 2023 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

After a long Covid hiatus we are back. Join us as we travel around tasting meeting, exploring and enjoying all the aspects of wine tasting.

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Obelisco Estate Wines

Posted on November 9, 2018 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Woodinville, WA Obelisco wines have always been one of my favorite Washington State wines. We recently had the opportunity to visit their new (at least to us) Apple Farm Village Tasting Room located on 148th Ave NE. (They still have … Continue reading →

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Inspire Moore

Posted on September 29, 2018 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Naples, New York Over the past year I have been experiencing and enjoying wines from Upstate New York. Having a Vacation Rental on Canandaigua Lake has been a great motivator. I have been surprised at how different the wines from … Continue reading →

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Vail Wine Shop

Posted on August 2, 2018 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Coupeville, WA Recently we visited Coupeville to watch the sailboat races. What a nice surprise to discover Vail Wine Shop on Front Street. We started out with a tasting – $10 for 6 tastes. All the selections were Washington State … Continue reading →

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