AUGUST

I never fail to be amazed by how quickly every August blazes past. Charlie and I have both been running around the state pouring tasty Fidelitas wines. Last week, I got to pour at an awesome little place called Picnic, on Seattle's Phinney Ridge. I shared five of our wines, while Picnic served up yummy, fuss free snacks for everyone. It was a great mix of Picnic regulars, wine club members, and people who wandered in for their first time. I would encourage anyone to stop by who is planning to be in the neighborhood. The same night, Charlie was at the Wine Alley in Renton. This is a well established wine shop that has always been a great supporter of our wines. In case you haven't heard me say this already: Please support your local wine shops! These are often small, independently owned shops who have been so important for wineries like Fidelitas and many more.
Over the weekend, I attended the Pour on the Plaza hosted by El Gaucho Bellevue. The grey clouds stayed dry for us, and it turned out to be a great event. This was their first time hosting, and I hope that they do it again next year! While there, the chef from Wild Ginger brought me a little banana leaf packet with salmon, coconut milk and kaffir leaves that had been cooked on the bbq. It was incredible. With our semillon, extra incredible.
Charlie and Jessica G. attended the Revelry on Red Mountain last night, and I heard it was awesome. Thank you to everyone who made it out to Col Solare. This was a great benefit event and a wonderful way to support the local wine industry.
So, now we are up for a winemaker dinner at Art of the Table this Wednesday (this place is AWESOME!), a tasting at Esquin next Tuesday, and then the Seattle wine club event next Friday (which is sold out). Busy, busy! On top of all of that, I'm buying a house and just got engaged! Wish me luck in August...