[FAQ] 3g. Washington?

Certainly agree with that. [...]

Also agree about Leonetti and Cayuse, except it is possible to find their wines in some of the shops in town...sometimes.

Andy

Andy and Vino, Thanks very much for your input (especially since I know your views on this whole enterprise, Vino). I too thought long and hard about Leonetti, but decided in the end to forego any mention of it because of the lack of visitation opportunities. I hadn't realized that Cayuse was that restrictive, either. Do you think that it's worth putting in?

Mark Lipton

I think it is fine to omit Leonetti, for the reason you mentioned. The only reason to include them would be as a sort of nod to their pioneer status. But of course, for the purpose of this FAQ, that may not be a concern. BTW, I don't think Cayuse is restrictive in the same way Leonetti is. They simply sell out before their wines are released, and so don't need to maintain a constant public presence -- an enviable position from a business point of view.

Andy

My sense is that Andy is right about Cayuse. They do have a tasting room in downtown Walla Walla and the times I have been there and it has been closed, there is a sign in the window saying, in effect, that they have nothing to sell. Leonetti's wines are more difficult to obtain but I have found them from time to time in some unlikely places including once, believe it or not, at my local Trader Joe's. They would appear on just about anyone's short list of the best wineries in the state. But, as you say, they lack visitation opportunities. Your call, Mark.

On another topic, Andy covered the lodging situation in Walla Walla pretty well. One thing I would like to add is that reservations are always in order, regardless of the day of the week or time of the year. I found that out the hard way once.

Vino