Walla Walla Winos: The 2010 Edition
Spring Release Wine Weekend is a very special time of year in Walla Walla. It’s when the first releases of new vintages are available for tasting and many wineries that aren’t open to the public open up for the weekend. Lots of cheese and hors d’oeuvres are served, live music is played and… we all get really, really drunk on wine. But for some reason getting drunk on wine weekend feels classy, no? Okay, maybe not. Especially when you’re getting driven around by 16 year old drivers that have had their licenses for under a month. Hiring a driver = responsible. Hiring 16 year old drivers = responsible, but not really. Well, I try.
Here are some of the weekend highlights. I once again forgot my camera, so thanks to Ryan & Sam for taking the pictures below!
Ruthie, Jamie & Digs at stop #1: Saviah
All the guys outside stop #3: Gifford Hirlinger
Sake Bomb jumping pic at stop #5: K Vintners
My favorite stop was stop #6: Long Shadows. They served 8 different tastings (with big pours!) and in addition to a huge cheese buffet they had tray passed duck/fig bites. Plus, they allowed for photo opps with the winemakers. Like! 
When you’re super luxury like Karthik & Madhuri… the Long Shadows winemaker will personally sign your bottles!
All the girls outside Long Shadows…
Me and my darling niece Quiara (our very responsible driver!)
At our 8th and last stop of the day: Ash Hollow. Cheers to a great day of wine tasting!
