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10 to blend

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Washington state has 50,000 acres of wine grapes.
Great red blends come from many sources in the Pacific Northwest, including the Wahluke Slope, home to a large number of vineyards, particularly those growing red wine grapes.

Taking cues from the French, Northwest winemakers long ago discovered that the sum can be greater than its parts.

Such is the case with red blends, a speciality particularly in Washington. These wines get their inspiration from Bordeaux, the Rhône and the individual winemakers’ fertile minds.

Enjoy this collection of red blends we’ve tasted in recent weeks.

About Andy Perdue

Andy Perdue, now semi-retired for medical reasons, was the founding editor of Great Northwest Wine and Wine Press Northwest, and the former wine columnist for the Seattle Times. He lives in the heart of Washington wine country with his wife Melissa and their daughter Niranjana.

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