Well, we’ve still got some normal tweaking to do, but, after SIX MONTHS, last night, at our Family & Friends event, I could say “Thanks!” when the compliments poured over me from the guests. Previously, my response had been “Thanks, but we’ve got some very critical visual things to do before we’re done.”
Terri Lynn and crew did it again! We transformed an awful looking space into a world-class environment for enjoying wine. The process was oddly frustrating, but the results are jaw droppingly good. And the issue of “wine bar versus retail store” is solving itself as most visitors see us as a great place to relax rather than shop. I can live with that. This summer will be the real test. Stay tuned.
Our Family & Friends event was perfect. We were able to showcase our food platters while tasting enough wine to make sure everyone was happy. We somehow left a bunch of our closest friends off the invite list! Oy! So I felt odd that some very important people in our life weren’t there. 
But after canceling this event dozens of times due to creative delays, it was very cool to see it take place and formally launch our journey.
So now I can stop bitching about my frustrations over the birth process and devote this blogging to my journey through the wine (cheese) world. Stay tuned for a novice’s education in the word of Washington/Oregon wines and gourmet food.
