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FRIDAY’S FIVE

In a week’s time, I taste a boatload of wine (seriously). A lot of my friends think I’m lucky. Well, they’re right and I wouldn’t give this job up for the world. The only thing that makes my job hard, … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR OCTOBER

Washington State rarely has a bad vintage for grape growing and wine production. The last tough vintage (not too tough) was in 2017 and before that 2011. The ’11 vintage is starting to really show itself now despite the difficulties … Continue reading

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BIT’S & BOBS

I am really looking forward to the Fall and upcoming holidays. It will be interesting to see what they bring in terms of business. The islands have become a haven for people, as they come in hordes to get away … Continue reading

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BITS & BOBS

It’s always interesting to observe the drinking habits of different crowds that come through my department. Labor Day weekend is different from Memorial Day weekend, which is again, different from The Fourth of July. Memorial Day weekend was the Cabernet … Continue reading

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