Slouching Towards Terroir…

By L.m. Archer @lmarcherml

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binNotes slouches yet again towards terroir…this week among my sister’s vines…

binNotes visits a vineyard in the shadow of premier wine region Red Mountain AVA en route to Washington State wine event Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah 2014.

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binNotes visits a vineyard in the shadow of Washington State premier wine region Red Mountain AVA.

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binNotes visits a vineyard in the shadow of Washington State premier wine region Red Mountain AVA.

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…in the shadow of nearby Red Mountain…

binNotes visits Red Mountain premier wine region Red Mountain AVA en route to Washington State wine event Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah 2014.

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binNotes visits Red Mountain and premier winery Portrait Cellars en route to Washington State winery event Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah 2014.

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binNotes visits Garrison Creek Cellars Vintage Pour, part of Washington State winery event Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah 2014.

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…en route to Celebrate Walla Walla Syrah…all illuminated by summer solstice…can’t wait for the overwhelm button to hit pause so I can catch my breath and share my impressions with you…in the meantime, enjoy the views…cheers!

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