2013: A Year of Significant Anniversaries

(and firsts, certainly firsts….)

Well, hey, Washington! You really got us thinking from all of that anniversary talk (the 150^th of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50^th of the March on Washington and the I Have a Dream speech) during yesterday’s Presidential Inauguration.... (If you missed it, it can be summed up pretty entirely here.)

Closer to home are another two anniversaries that we’re heading into 2013 with: the 30^th of the Yakima Valley being recognized as an AVA, a big one for all of us here, and for those of you who were with us for the party in September, the 10^th anniversary of the winery.

Much like the rest of America (cheesy tie-in!) we’re going into 2013 with optimism, enthusiasm, and lots of good energy! We have a few big projects on the horizon, including converting 12 acres of cherry orchard to vineyard, several tasting room updates, and a serious focus on enriching the events that you know and love (Dinner and a Movie, Winemaker for a Day, Rosé Release).

And just because we’re feeling celebratory, here are some other anniversaries we can celebrate all year long. More excuses to drink wine, right?! Here’s to:

The 10^th anniversary of the birth of the iTunes Store, the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Rosa Parks, and the 600^th anniversary of the crowning of Henry V. (Hey, whatever!)

Wink, applaud, toast, and repeat as necessary.

TMW