http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog blog @ Olympic Peninsula Wineries in Washington State Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:34:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The life of wine is a long traveled road before it arrives at your table.  This post will take about two legs of the journed: Vineyard selection and Primary Fermentation. Vineyard selection: The final taste of a wine starts in the vineyard, where the soil delivers nutrients and minerals to the ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/06/29/the-life-of-wine/ Most winery tasting rooms can accomodate looked after children.  Wineries in other areas have chosen to handle the situation by posting signs saying "must be 21".   The seven wineries of the Olympic Peninsula Wineries are open to you bringing your children and here are a few things you can do ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/06/29/what-about-the-kids/ Gorgeous scenery, warm temperatures and a jovial crowd made for a great Spring Barrel Tasting Weekend. The three day event brought out the best in everyone as they toured the scenic back roads, gazed at the snow covered Olympic Mountains, and tasted both wines in progress direct from the oak ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/05/28/next-event/ Spring Barrel Tasting in North Olympic Wine Country Public Invited to Experience Oak’s Significant Role in the Aging of Wine May 12, 2008 – The Olympic Peninsula Wineries Association will offer a sneak peek at a number of upcoming releases during its annual Spring Barrel Tasting Tour, to take place Memorial ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/05/19/spring-barrel-tasting-weekend/ One of the advantages of visiting small wineries is that you almost always meet someone who has an operating interest in the winery. The woman pouring your wine probably just got done sweeping the floor, dusting the tasting room or stocking the shelves. After you leave, she might ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/04/03/we%e2%80%99ve-got-stories/ The Olympic Peninsula is a show-off in spring. April and May produce a variety of flora not available in other parts of Washington. Just as nature starts its’ growing season, so do the wineries. While not all the Peninsula Wineries are fortunate enough to have acres of vineyards, ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/04/03/a-great-time-to-visit-the-olympic-peninsula-wineries/ Here are a few hints to help you get the most out of your tasting room experience: 1. As soon as you enter, head for the tasting bar where you will be greeted and receive information about the winery and the wines available for tasting. 2. ... http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/blog/2008/04/03/in-the-tasting-room/