2023-04-18 15:04
For more musings from wine country, please visit my new blog, Woman in Wine Country. It's a lifestyle blog where I give wine recommendations to pair with food, fluffing pillows, pr… Read More
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Writing About Wines of the World and the Walla Walla Valley. The original Walla Walla Wine Blogger - - and still standing since 2005.
2020-08-01 17:05
For more musings from wine country, please visit my new blog, Passementaries. It's a lifestyle blog where I write about food, fluffing pillows, pruning rose bushes, and yes - from… Read More
2018-09-27 00:20
Founded in 2008, Wine Trees, LLC is a collection of thirty-some wine brands highlighting some of the world’s most exciting regions. And the Pacific Crest Trail wines is one of th… Read More
2018-09-26 23:29
When you receive an invitation to attend a special wine tasting with actor Kyle MacLachlan and winery owner, you pay attention. This event also happened to be close to my "Kid Sister's" birt… Read More
2018-07-24 15:00
Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman blog has slowed down a bit, but that's okay. I also own another blog, Passementaries that let's me be creative and share things I enjoy beyond win… Read More
2018-05-30 14:49
Humans have been creating images of mothers since men, and of course women, who crudely etched with a jagged rock on the walls of caves. Through the centuries European artists like Elisabeth… Read More
2018-05-30 14:34
Named after a little black bird in France, merle or merlau, it was only fitting this dark blue-colored wine grape variety the little bird enjoyed dining on would be referred to as “mer… Read More
2018-02-26 19:31
Often known as a girlie drink because it's so pretty in pink... It was the drink fit for kings and aristocrats.Provence is a historical province of southeastern France. It is known for… Read More
2018-02-26 19:18
After a very long and unusually hard winter’s nap, the grapevines of the Walla Walla Valley are beginning to come alive. &nb&hell…Read More
2018-02-26 19:05
Studies have shown a mother’s impulse to love and protect her child appears to be hard-wired. This impulse is often referred to as “maternal instinct.” Is there a mother&rs&hell…Read More
2018-02-26 18:56
Wine is personal. It’s personal when it comes to favored tastes and aromas, but there are often personal stories in a bottle of wine. Sometimes the stories are from the winemaker, and… Read More
2018-02-26 18:21
“Out with the old and in with the new” is a concept many people celebrate as December ends and a new year begins. However, it isn’t always accurate when it comes to wine; t… Read More
2018-02-26 18:20
The verdict is in: Some wine lovers enjoy a bite of chocolate with a sip of red wine, and others do not. Opinions by winemakers and wine writers for loving or not loving these two luxurious… Read More
2018-02-13 16:27
Happy New Year! There's been some requests to reopen my blog. Okay. You don't have to pull my leg, too hard. Read More
2017-09-19 20:56
Over ten years ago I started this little wine blog - - all I have to say is, "What a journey it has been!" And of course, without my readers I would never have gone this far. This blog was g… Read More
2017-09-19 20:53
Over a year ago, someone purchased the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman name and is using my personal information. They think they have flattered me, but have a lot of incorrect information… Read More
2016-08-09 23:35
The following appeared in the Yakima Magazine, a monthly publication of the Yakima Herald News.In 1865, Horace Greeley, an American author was quoted in the New York Tribune encouraging Amer… Read More
2016-08-09 22:30
The following appeared in the Yakima Magazine, a monthly publication of the Yakima Herald News. We have been told for centuries that it started with an apple. After all, it was Eve who… Read More
2016-02-08 19:53
Yeah, I missed the traditional American calendar New Year, so how about celebrating the Lunar New Year? Here is what's ahead for you and me in the year of the Monkey - 2016.The positive and… Read More
2015-07-16 02:39
I've been sitting on this blog for a few days now. Every year now, for almost 10 years, I write one with similar content, while I ponder, "Should I post or ..." You disagree? Go write… Read More
2015-06-25 18:06
When I was asked if I wanted to participate in a Finger Lakes virtual wine tasting, of course I said, "Yes." I was particularly looking forward to it when they mentioned the wine tasting wou… Read More
2015-06-16 17:37
Ten years ago, I never thought I would be writing this ... It was 10 years ago, June 14 when I first started my wine blog, Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman. What a ride! I had no idea t… Read More
2015-05-14 16:39
Every spring, I look forward to the Small Vineyards (August Wine Group, LLC) tasting for industry members. This year, I especially thank Michael and Mark, from Noble Wines, LTD and Susie Cur… Read More
2015-05-13 16:36
What is Passementaries? It's my newest journal. Oh no, I am not forsaking this Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman blog. She will be celebrating 10 year anniversary next month, and I will conti… Read More
2015-05-04 22:15
Once in awhile, you happen to come across a wine that you continue to ponder, long after the last sip. Castillo de Feliciana Winery Tempranillo - 2012, with grapes sourced from the… Read More
2015-04-16 15:19
We've heard of "Fusion Cuisine," the trend of cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Wine fusion? Jacob's Creek is Australia's largest wine bran… Read More
2015-04-14 20:07
There were a couple of years when I missed Feast Walla Walla, and several years when I had a press pass and "worked" the venue by taking notes and videos. This is the first year when I… Read More
2015-04-07 16:53
Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a Virtual Twitter Tasting. It's been a few years since I have particpated in one, but when I do, I always enjoy them. They are quick, yet fu… Read More
2015-03-27 15:00
The phone rang. I looked at the caller-ID and my little heart started racing as if it was a call from a former love. It was the call I had been waiting for. It was from Stoller Family Estate… Read More
2015-03-23 14:42
The other day I was working on my blog. I decided to change the coloring and just freshen it up. As I was "cleaning" it, I happened to notice some former blogs I wrote, especially one where… Read More
2015-03-05 16:00
Scintillating Definition: (adjective) sparkling or shining brightly, effervescent: "the scintillating sun"brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful: "the audience loved hi… Read More
2015-03-02 20:41
Syrah is one of France's most noblest black grape varieties. This dark inky grape is known for its dark brooding color, distinctive and intense nose and palate. Here on the West Coast people… Read More
2015-02-05 18:15
Time rolls along and before we know it, we look at a landmark and it is ten years later. Indeed. When I think of the time Mannina Cellars was first getting their start, so was this wine blog… Read More
2015-02-03 22:55
The last couple of years I have really paid attention to Champagnes, and other sparkling wines, such as Cremants and Cavas. We seem to have this attitude that Champagnes and other sparklers… Read More
2015-01-27 16:37
Mr. Thurston Howell, IIIIs it you? How about you, Mr. and Mrs. "I Only Drink 95+ Parker Point Wines." Are you responsible for making wines snobby? Or you over there who rambles on incessantl… Read More
2015-01-22 18:04
Oh the joy of Malbec. It's that dark purple inky little grape with a French and Argentinian lineage, that often finds its way into my glass. And like many Malbecs before, the 2012… Read More
2015-01-20 16:30
Children of the Concords The average American watches more than five hours of live television every day. Somewhere in that television viewing, there are several commercials. Commercial… Read More
2015-01-14 01:02
Can wineries and wine blogs be "family friendly?" Why yes, they certainly can be family friendly. However, there is no unwritten "rule" that claims wineries need to be family friendly… Read More
2015-01-06 21:05
Anytime there is a book or an article that features a group of women, especially women in the wine industry, I am drawn to such. This must be due to I was raised by one of the first feminist… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Someone once told me that many wine bloggers keep in their line-up of posts a "swan song" just waiting for the publish button to be hit. Well, I just hit mine. It's time… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
He's a wine writer, critic, author, innkeeper, musician, and all around Renaissance man, so it shouldn't have surprised anyone when Paul Gregutt announced a new milestone and title in his li… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Weekly Walla Walla Wine Word for Dummies: SoutirageSoutirage is French for racking. Racking or soutirage traditionnel is a traditional method in wine production of moving wine from… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Right. I know. I live in Walla Walla and typically write about Walla Walla and other wines from Washington State, but once in awhile one must "think" outside the box, or more like go beyond… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
“Find a Tall Sage and you have found a place that will sustain superior grape vines.” - Dr. Walter Clore, "Father of Washington Wine."Goose Ridge Estate Winery in the Columbia Va… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Yes, I am still writing about wine. So, I took a couple of months off. You're not going to rid of me that easy ... Like most families, we are all busy, including my mother. My mother is… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There's a side of me that almost gave a second thought about adding "Brosé" to the title of this blog, but I think it needs to be addressed. The new, yet hopefully short trend in… Read More
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