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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 share from this award-winning wine region in a variety of styles, flavor profiles and price ranges that should make any wine enthusiast happy. In addition, my website will give you the latest on […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2026
For the week of October 11, 2026: Dama Wines 2024 Grenache – Winemaker Mary Derby (pictured at right) continues to impress with this blockbuster Grenache that has New World character on all levels with a big flavor profile and bigger-than-you-might-expect body style. Perfume-like aromas of violets and blueberry pie lead to a palate of blackberry, […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2026
For the week of September 20, 2026: Vibe Cellars 2023 Cabernet Franc – As summer winds down and the weather cools down, the shift in wines invariably moves indoors with more emphasis on reds. Here’s an excellent choice to help with the transition: this 91-point Gold Medalist from winemaker Erik Cooper. The palate opens with […]
Columbia Hills is Washington’s 22nd American Viticulture Area
As reported by the Washington State Wine Commission: Columbia Hills is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). On August 17, 2026, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule to officially define the Columbia Hills AVA as a designated wine grape-growing region. Columbia Hills is located in south-central Washington between […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Spring, 2026
For the week of June 21, 2026: 11th Annual Pacific Northwest Wine Competition – Preparations are underway this week for the 2026 Competition, which will be held from June 22 to 24 in Walla Walla, Washington. 644 wines from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have been entered for this year’s event. In the weeks ahead, we’ll […]