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Walla Walla Wine Tasting at McCall Hall

Another great year of wine is upon us and Denise and I kicked it off by attending the “Walla Walla Wine Tasting at McCall Hall” on Monday evening (February 8th).  This was our first time attending this event and it did not disappoint.

Forty-five wineries were pouring.  We sampled a few old favorites but enjoyed new ones we had never tried before. 

Five Star Cellars – 2011 Syrah – I tried this Syrah with duck and it was fantastic.  Food really brought out the flavors.

Foundry Vineyards – 2013 Chardonnay – This chardonnay was done in steel.  The fruit really shines.

Henry Earl Estates – 2012 Malbec – Very unusual Malbec.  Light with little to no tannins.

Kerloo Cellars – 2013 Les Collines Syrah – Great Syrah!  Can’t wait to visit them.

Tempus Cellars – 2013 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling – A nice refreshing Riesling.  Not too sweet but also not dry, just right!


These are just a few of the wineries we tasted at the event. I’m looking forward to attending this event again next year.  It was worth the ticket price and coming out on a work night.  Cheers! LaDonna





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