Best Buy! The brothers-in-law from Wisconsin source beyond their estate plantings in the Walla Walla Valley and collaborate with some of Washington’s top winegrowers for their nicely priced Boomtown tier. In the case of this stellar Sauvignon Blanc, they pull from two of the Northwest’s prime locations for graceful white wines — Olsen Vineyard in the Yakima Valley and Evergreen … [Read more...] about Boomtown by Dusted Valley 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $19
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Jones of Washington 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $15.99
Best Buy! Aromatic whites in the hands of Victor Palencia routinely return gold medals from judges and appreciation from savvy consumers. His effort for the Jones family is the product of Lauzier Vineyard, their decade-old planting in the Beezley Hills and one of the state’s loftier sites at nearly 1,800 feet elevation. Here’s perhaps the most quaffable example of the tasting, … [Read more...] about Jones of Washington 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $15.99
Pendulum Winery 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $14.99
Best Buy! Precept’s Pendulum brand can be spotted on the shelves at Costco and has made Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list, and anything associated with Walla Walla’s John Freeman and his winemaking team is worthy of attention. Harvested during the last week of September, the bottling ranks among the grassiest and most fascinating of the tasting. Green-toned fruit akin to Granny … [Read more...] about Pendulum Winery 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $14.99
Ashlyn Wines 2021 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $20
Best Buy! Much of winemaking Bryan Croft’s acclaim came from his years with historic Firesteed in Rickreall, Ore., and he continues to make wine in that facility on behalf of Washington-based Pacific Rim and the Banfi group that bought the winery in 20107. Here, the partnership for the young Ashlyn brand includes L&S Vintners in Napa, and yet, this Pinot Gris is very much … [Read more...] about Ashlyn Wines 2021 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $20
Revelation by Goose Ridge 2022 Rosé, Goose Gap, $18
Best Buy! Andrew Wilson’s winemaking team includes Maurine Johnson, and because she spearheads the larger programs at Goose Ridge it’s no surprise that this pinkish salmon rosé drinks so nicely, and at such a price point. The influence of Rhône varieties is obvious — Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache — and the two months of lees aging prior to bottling creates a sense of style. … [Read more...] about Revelation by Goose Ridge 2022 Rosé, Goose Gap, $18