SYZYGY Walla Walla Syrah – 2006

As the winery says:
When earth, moon and sun align – it’s syzygy
When earth, vine and sun align – it’s SYZYGY!

One might think with the self-named title of  Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman that I kick up my heels every night drinking wine and hanging by downtown lamp posts – - au contraire.  Believe it or not, I slip quietly into wine bars and restaurants, don’t make a fuss and usually home by 8:00 pm.

The Vineyard Lounge at the Marcus Whitman Hotel is one of my favorite places to haunt in Walla Walla.  I have a favorite table, which I am not going to tell you which one it is. When I visit the lounge, I play a little game in my head regarding which wine I will order, so I look for a “sign.” When I check the wine list, with all of the tempting Walla Walla wines to sample, I need a little help. So, I look for a “sign”… … Continue Reading

A taste of Vintage Walla Walla

We spent the afternoon at the Vintage Walla Walla Grand Pavilion Tasting which was held on the Whitman College campus. We talked to representatives from various Walla Walla wineries including Leonetti Cellar, Zerba Cellars, Va Piano Vineyards, Trust Cellars and a few others. We asked them to tell us a little about the wines they were pouring.