Monthly Archives: September 2013

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Canoe Ridge Estate merlot

Posted on September 21, 2013 by wawineman

Lost my bearings as we passed the Dixon Entrance and back into Canadian territory as I tried to stay up late with my party. Just couldn’t keep up with baby Jeremy who was burning up the dance floor with some … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crest 2009 Grand Estates merlot

Posted on September 19, 2013 by wawineman

Woke up to another cloudy morning on the move somewhere on the Clarence Strait and slogged my way to the sardine-can bathroom after a night of imitating John Travolta in his heyday. Think I ripped my pants when I dropped … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crest 2010 Grand Estates chardonnay

Posted on September 18, 2013 by wawineman

It’s official! Congratulations to Don M. for winning yesterday’s quiz bowl and becoming the latest winner on the WAwineman Quiz Show. Keep checking the post where you entered your correct answer for instructions on where to claim your prize! Oh … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Cold Creek Vineyard cabernet sauvignon

Posted on September 17, 2013 by wawineman

Day 4 and the boat is docked in Skagway. I found this out after a nagging hangover from last night’s “80’s night” in the club. Did I finally score with the hot chick on Deck 2 from Toronto? Later… Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Horse Heaven Vineyard sauvignon blanc

Posted on September 16, 2013 by wawineman

Woke up a little hungover from last night, but at least I woke up back in the United States and on Alaska time, which meant I gained an extra hour of recovery. There’s Admiralty Island on one side and mainland … Continue reading →

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Nine Hats 2009 syrah

Posted on September 15, 2013 by wawineman

“Welcome to Day 2!” is what I saw out the windows in the gym as the boat entered the Hecate Strait of the Inside Passage on the way through the Queen Charlotte Islands. For you fitness buffs, get there early … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crest 2010 Grand Estates cabernet sauvignon

Posted on September 14, 2013 by wawineman

Hey gang! You missed us? Well, first off, we have to just say thanks for sticking around. There was a reason for the departure from the typical madness that goes on here. Let us explain. Was it as boring for … Continue reading →

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Tenor Wines 2010 syrah

Posted on September 11, 2013 by wawineman

Tasted at 60-66 degrees on the IR temp gun. Curiously unsatisfying but this is the 2010 “cool” vintage. There’s plum. There’s white pepper. Then, there’s white mint, black cherry, and strappy tannins. At least the tasting room experience was fun. … Continue reading →

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Nelms Road 2009 merlot

Posted on September 6, 2013 by wawineman

Tasted at 57-64 degrees on the IR temp gun. Color: dark magenta with a ruby’d edge. Nose: faint black cherry, schnoz heat. Mouthfeel: thick. Tail trail: 6 hot seconds. Flavors: sticky black cherry, expected alcohol sting, band aid, clove. Brought … Continue reading →

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Ancestry Cellars 2011 Reunion chardonnay

Posted on September 6, 2013 by wawineman

Tasted at 56-65 degrees on the IR temp gun. Nose: pear, melon, green apple, peach, lemon zest. Color: light straw. Mouthfeel: medium-bodied with a little heat. Tail trail: 6 seconds. Flavors: pear, peach, ripe orange, cantaloupe, lime. Decent with pork … Continue reading →

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