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Wanted: Wine Lovers to Drive around Walla Walla Wineries for Spring Release Weekend!

Anchor Drive

Walla Walla’s Spring Barrel Tasting weekend is May 1-2, and the women of Delta Gamma at Whitman College again are conducting their annual fundraiser,Anchor Drive. It’s a designated driving service for weekend wine tasting trips and is the group’s largest fundraiser. Proceeds directly benefit the Delta Gamma national philanthropy, Service for Sight and the local United Blind of Walla Walla by installing audible crosswalks for the visually impaired.

Anchor Drive operates on a donation basis, with the suggested rate of $20 per hour per vehicle. If you are interested in hiring a driver, please e-mail anchordrive@gmail.com with the number of people in your party, the days you would like a driver, and whether you would like to use your personal vehicle or reserve a car. Early signups are encouraged.

Please be safe and don’t drink and drive!

Cellar Picks

Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008
The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22
Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35
Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33
Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22

Value Picks

Maryhill Winemaker's Red
StoneCap Syrah 2009
Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14
Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11