Walla Walla Recommendations

[stevebody]

For sheer, weird entertainment value, you might drop in on my oddball friend, Charels Smith at "The Magnificent Wine Company" (I swear to God) in Walla Walla. He's making some really interesting stuff, with his "K" Syrahs and his new "Pinot" and "Merlot" (that's what it says on the bottle). He's smart as heck and a good conversationalist, in the same way that an amazingly bright ten-year-old genius will be, i.e., new topics surface frequently and seemingly for no reason.

Also might try the wonderful, crusty, unrepentant Larry Krivosheim at Cooper River. He's a hoot and a little underappreciated. Just dont' ask his neigh bors about him.

Last but certainly not least, I don't think anybody mentioned Waterbrook, which has the nicest tasting room of any of them. They're starting to turn out some classy wines, lately, and are great, friendly folks to boot. They and L'Ecole out in Lowden would be my main recommendations. Great wineries with a nice, personable attitude.