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Going Walla Walla over Cabernet for Wine Blogging Wednesday #34

May 30, 2007 by serge the concierge

More attention is paid to California Cabernets than most others in the US. Catie, the Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman chooses Washington State Cabernets as the theme for Wine Blogging Wednesday #34.

She would like us to dig smaller and interesting producers which we should be able to find since Washington State recently bonded its 500th winery according to Catie.

I have a couple of ideas on this theme.

Look for the results of my explorations on or around June 13 right here. I will try my best to go Walla Walla without going gaga.

Most recent Wine Blogging Wednesday: Up there! Domaine Bila-Haut, a red Roussillon

Posted on May 30, 2007 in Consumer Products, Food and Drink, Personal Organizer, Serge the Concierge, To Do Lists, Travel, Weblogs | Permalink | Comments (0)

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