Category Archives: Wine Tasting

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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Wente Vineyards

Posted on August 30, 2016 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Livermore, California On our most recent trip to California, we were a bit pressed for time, but wanted to spend a day wine tasting and really wanted to try somewhere new. A little internet research came up with Livermore, California. … Continue reading →

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Kunde Family Winery

Posted on August 16, 2016 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

  Kenwood, CA This was our first visit to Kunde Family Winery and it quickly became one of our favorite stops. The property itself is a spectacular 1,850 acres that includes twenty different varietals grown in six micro-climates. Most of … Continue reading →

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Tamarack Cellars – Walla Walla

Posted on April 27, 2016 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

Located in a large “garage-style” space with a huge overhead door that opens to bring in the outdoors, Tamarack Cellars was a pleasant stop on our recent wine tasting tour. Founded in 1998 by Ron and Jamie Coleman, Tamarack’s goal … Continue reading →

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Figgins Family Wine October Release Party

Posted on October 7, 2015 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

On Saturday, October 3rd Figgins held their annual Fall Release Party and they did not disappoint. This was our third year attending (we have begun to reschedule our October trip to Maui around it) and I believe this was their … 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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Chelan’s Wine Industry is Growing Up.

Posted on August 31, 2014 by notjustgrapes_co83cy
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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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Chateau Ste Michelle’s Druthers

Posted on October 1, 2011 by notjustgrapes_co83cy

I had the opportunity to attend the Chateau Ste Michelle members release last week (Thank you Steve). I  am big fan  of the Chateau Ste Michelle concert series, but have not tasted their wines recently. The winery is gorgeous and they have … Continue reading →

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