Category Archives: Wine Tasting rooms

Sandeman

Posted on June 23, 2017 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Jerez de la Frontera No visit to Jerez de la Frontera would be complete without a visit to the world-famous House of Sandeman. You probably know the label by the man dressed in the Portugese student’s cape and wide brimmed … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Tio Pepe

Posted on April 28, 2017 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Jerez de la Frontera In March I had the opportunity to visit Jerez de la Frontera in southern Spain. Jerez is famous for three things: flamenco dancing, dancing horse and sherry production – not necessarily in that order. Sherry is … Continue reading →

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Chalk Hill Winery

Posted on October 20, 2016 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Healdsburg, CA Chalk Hill Winery is a bit out of the way and I had high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience shows how much impact the person in the tasting room can have on your experience and your impressions of the … Continue reading →

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Murrietta’s Well Estate Vineyards

Posted on September 30, 2016 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Livermore, California 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 famed … Continue reading →

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One Wine – Exceptional Wine

Posted on September 25, 2015 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Last weekend was my second visit to One Wine in Chelan. This visit was just as terrific as the previous one. The tasting room is very different than most tasting rooms. Located in downtown Chelan (I think they are the … Continue reading →

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Ventimiglia Cellars – A Hidden Gem in Walla Walla

Posted on July 27, 2015 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

We are always looking for that hidden gem of a winery that most people don’t know about yet. Must be our pioneer spirit. On a recent visit to Lake Chelan, our friends, Leslie and Chip, took us off the beaten … Continue reading →

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Efeste was a “Final Final” Visit for Me

Posted on September 29, 2014 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

A good friend of mine recently discovered a reasonably priced wine that she really liked. It is called “Final Final” from Efeste. Since we were heading to her home for dinner, we made a quick stop by the Woodinville tasting … Continue reading →

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Waterbrook is a “sure thing” for wine tasters

Posted on October 1, 2011 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

If you are out tasting and want a “sure thing”one of the nicest tasting rooms in the Walla Walla area can be found at Waterbrook. It is a gorgeous facility that is always fun to visit for a tasting. Personally, … Continue reading →

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