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Greetings Wine Lovers! Are you ready for some great wines from Washington and the Pacific Northwest? I’ve got plenty of recommendations to offer in a variety of styles, flavor profiles and price ranges that should make any wine enthusiast happy. In addition, my web site will give you the latest on wine-related events I’ll be […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2025
For the week of January 19, 2025: Grammercy Cellars 2020 Mourvèdre L’Idiot du Village – This super-yummy selection from Greg Harrington is really hitting the sweet spot on its “best enjoyed from” years. The grapes were sourced entirely from Olsen Vineyard, located at the far eastern end of the Yakima Valley. The wine is packed […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2024
For the week of December 15, 2024: Dynasty Cellars 2018 Late Harvest Syrah – Dynasty winemaker Peter Osvaldik has created a rather unique red wine sipper that will surprise you both for what it is…and isn’t. The ‘late harvest’ designation would suggest that this is a dessert wine, but Osvaldik has crafted it in more […]
Washington Welcomes 21st American Viticultural Area
As reported by the Washington Wine Commission: SEATTLE (October 30, 2024)—Beverly, Washington is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). On October 29, 2024, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for the Beverly, Washington appellation to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. “The Beverly, Washington AVA is a super-hot, windy location on the Columbia River […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2024
For the week of September 15, 2024: Bartholomew Winery 2020 Super Italian – Kennewick’s Bart Fawbush has always had a penchant for working with some of Washington’s lesser known (some might even say obscure) varietals and had great success in crafting some very tasty and very affordable wines. This red wine blend is comprised of […]