Wine Personality to Sip 60 Wines in 6 Days – Filmed in a Cross-Country Sleeper Car

Allie Merrick, wine personality of My Wine Words and NW Wine Corrrespondent, is taking her love for wine on the rails for Trainsipping, a six-day, cross-country, train tour across the heartland. Equipped with 60 bottles of wine (carefully packed with the help of Jet Bag as the official travel partner) and a webcam-enabled laptop, Merrick will sip and share on her nonstop solo journey from Chicago to San Francisco.

Known for her candid commentary and lyrical language, as  poet, singer and speaker, Merrick will provide tasting notes and views from across seven states as she introduces and educates her audiences on everything from ice wines to Pinots to Rieslings with examples provided by over 50 wineries.

“I wanted to combine my passions – wine, words and wayfaring – to introduce people to the experience and enjoyment wine,” says Merrick. “Wine appreciation is a lifelong journey, and this is a way for me to invite others to share my journey.”

Merrick will chronicle her journey with videos, photos and tasting notes throughout the day, supplementing Railside Reports with commentary on Facebook and Twitter.

Merrick is a performance poet, speaker, wine advocate, marketer, web designer and vocal recording artist. Her marketing firm, Engagemeant, helps connect vineyards and wineries with customers via new media channels and tools.

“Not only does Trainsipping provide a unique educational vehicle, but it allows me to translate winemakers’ visions into a real experience that is relatable and consumable by budding oenophiles who choose to follow me on my expedition,” says Merrick.

Merrick’s journey will culminate with a My Wine Words episode filmed in San Francisco with wine connoisseur Thomas Watson of The Pink Boat. The Pink Boat is Watson’s world record attempt to raise $1 million dollars for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation via a solo around-the-world sailboat voyage.  

For more information, visit www.trainsipping.com.

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For media inquiries, contact Allie Merrick at 616.617.1174 or alliemerrick@gmail.com.

Here's the list of wines that I'll be taking on board & tasting on the train from Chicago to San Francisco and back again. Be sure to tune in daily beginning November 1st, as I will be posting videos, photos & "railside reports" with tasting notes every day.
Keep track of what I'm tipping back on the tracks via FACEBOOK, TWITTER, or by RSS feed.

Here is the official TRAINSIPPING Wine List.

Frick 2008 Dry Creek Valley Cinsault
R. Stuart & Co. 2009 Big Fire Pinot Noir
R. Stuart & Co. 2008 Autograph Pinot Noir
Walnut City WineWorks 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir
Terra Valentine 2008 Amore
Skylite Cellars 2007 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon
Waits-Mast 2008 Pinot Noir
Ghost Hill Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir Blanc
Mawby Blanc de Blancs
Tero Estates 2007 Estate Windrow Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Bridlewood 2009 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Bridlewood 2009 Monterey County Chardonnay
Louis M. Martini 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis M. Martini 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Louis M. Martini 2009 Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
MacMurray Ranch 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris
MacMurray Ranch 2009 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
William Hill Estate 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
William Hill Estate 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Black Star Farms 2010 Dry Riesling
Fir Hill Ranch Porch
Glenora Wine Cellars Dry Riesling
Wagner Vineyards 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling
Fox Run Vineyards 2010 Dry Riesling
Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 2010 Gruner Veltliner
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates 0 Degree of Riesling
Dukes Family Vineyards 2009 Alyssa Pinot Noir
Hunt Country Vineyards 2007 Vidal Ice Wine
LOVE A Wine Company 2008 Pinot Noir
LOVE A Wine Company 2009 'De Vine' Dessert Wine (Sauternes Style)
LOVE A Wine Company 2009 'Pour It' Dessert Wine from Syrah (Port Style)
Abbey Creek Vineyard 'Melange' White Blend
A Blooming Hill Vineyard 2008 Pinot Noir
Anthony Dell Cellars 2007 Sunset Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir
Artisanal Wine Cellars 2009 Dukes Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
CAW 2008 Pinot Noir
Nicolas Bazan Wines Una Vida
Nicolas Bazan Wines Mis Nietos
Robison Ranch Cellars 2008 Syrah
Alexeli Vineyard Bubela's Blend
Domaine Pouillon 2009 Katydid
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars 2010 Red Oak Vineyard Riesling
ROCO Winery 2009 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
ROCO Winery 2009 Private Stash Pinot Noir
Cleo's Hill 2008 Pinot Noir
Cliff Creek Cellars 2005 Claret
Trout Lily Ranch 2008 Chehalem Valley Pinot Noir
JK Estates La Riata
Johan Vineyards 2009 Estate Pinot Noir
Artiste Winery Three Graces
Michel-Schlumberger 2010 La Bise Pinot Blanc
Ardiri 2009 Due Stati Pinot Noir
Mouton Noir 2008 Code Noir Merlot Rattlesnake Hills WA
Blakeslee Vineyard 2008 Estate Pinot Noir
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate 2009 Chardonnay
Carlton Hill 2008 Estate Pinot Noir
Warner Vineyards 2 Cab Merlot
Molly Dooker 2010 The Boxer
Molly Dooker 2010 Blue Eyed Boy
Cristom 2009 Mt Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir
Red Newt Cellars 2010 "Circle" Riesling