Best Buy! Reds generate most of the headlines from the Horse Heaven Hills, but some stunning white wines also are created from this region that's just across the Columbia River from Oregon. Wallula Vineyard, 9 Canyon and Canoe Ridge Vineyard come together to make for a fruit-forward nose of sweet pineapple, apricot preserves, Bartlett pear, Golden Delicious apple and lime … [Read more...] about Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2012 The Expedition Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills, $15
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Brandborg Vineyard & Winery 2013 Elkton-Villages Nouveau Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley, $25
Terry Brandborg would love to turn Elkton Villages Nouveau into an annual celebration at his eponymous Southern Oregon winery, but some years the Pinot Noir won’t make it to the party in time. In 2003, the fruit came in early enough for Brandborg and his wife, Sue, to create their third Beaujolais Nouveau-themed — this year on Nov. 21. There are pretty aromas and yummy flavors … [Read more...] about Brandborg Vineyard & Winery 2013 Elkton-Villages Nouveau Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley, $25
Mercer Estates ’10 Spice Cabinet Malbec stands atop Great Northwest Wine’s Top 100
PROSSER, Wash. - Three years ago, David Forsyth's winemaking talents and the Mercer family's foresight as farmers came together to produce brilliance in the Mercer Estates 2010 Spice Cabinet Vineyard Malbec ($30) from the Horse Heaven Hills, which ranks as the No. 1 wine on Great Northwest Wine’s Top 100 List for 2013. It showcases a new variety for Washington state and a … [Read more...] about Mercer Estates ’10 Spice Cabinet Malbec stands atop Great Northwest Wine’s Top 100
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Vino La Monarcha 2010 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $15
Best Buy! Victor Palencia returned to his college town of Walla Walla to open his new boutique winery in the incubator buildings near the airport, and this Merlot he's pouring there comes off the Wahluke Slope, an area he continues to source as head winemaker for Jones of Washington. It opens with youthful aromas of dusty Bing cherry, plum, blueberry, vanilla and freshly cut … [Read more...] about Vino La Monarcha 2010 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $15