Owner/winemaker David Volmut learned his craft at Yakima Valley Community College before opening his winery in the Olympic Peninsula town of Sequim. This might be his best wine to date. It's a blend of Barbera (66%), Dolcetto (19%), Cabernet Sauvignon (12%) and Nebbiolo from four different appellations. It offers aromas of horehound candy, chocolate, dark berry and spice, … [Read more...] about Wind Rose Cellars 2010 Bravo Rosso, Washington, $20
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Primarius 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $15
Best Buy! Finding a high-quality, inexpensive Oregon Pinot Noir can turn into a bit of a quest, but we can always count on Seattle's Precept Wine to come through. The wine is made by Haydn Mouat, who has worked in California, British Columbia and his native New Zealand before coming to Oregon. He blended grapes from five vineyards for this delicious and affordable Pinot Noir. … [Read more...] about Primarius 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $15
Oyster Wine Competition spotlights Washington Sauvignon Blanc
SEATTLE — A pair of Sauvignon Blancs from Washington state and an Oregon Pinot Gris were among the top 10 entries at the 19th annual Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition. Cedergreen Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc ($19) and Chateau Ste. Michelle's 2012 Sauvignon Blanc ($11), both from the Columbia Valley, were repeat winners at the event sponsored by Taylor Shellfish Farms of … [Read more...] about Oyster Wine Competition spotlights Washington Sauvignon Blanc
Diversion NV Majestic Red, Washington, $15
Best Buy! This blend of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%) and Syrah is as majestic as its name. It shows off aromas that reminded us of maple syrup on blueberry pancakes, rose petals and black pepper, followed by flavors of boysenberry, plum jam, bacon and blueberry. It's a smooth, easy-drinking red with mild tannin and moderate acidity. This is a great wine for a midweek … [Read more...] about Diversion NV Majestic Red, Washington, $15
Leonetti Weekend importance ripples across Walla Walla Valley, state
WALLA WALLA, Wash. - For the wine industry, this is the biggest weekend in the valley - and maybe the entire state. Officially, it's known as Spring Release Weekend, a moniker it has carried for more than a decade. For most longtime wine lovers and collectors, it's called Leonetti Weekend because this is the one time each year that legendary Leonetti Cellar is open for its … [Read more...] about Leonetti Weekend importance ripples across Walla Walla Valley, state