Best Buy! Washington Riesling comes in all forms - from spine-tinglingly dry to ultra-sweet. This affordable version from one of Walla Walla's oldest producers has just enough sweetness to lift the bright fruit and round out the acidity. It opens with aromas of pineapple, lemon custard and rosewater, followed by flavors of green apple, Asian pear and a hint of honey. This is a … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Camaraderie Cellars 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Don and Vicki Corson are the folks behind this beautiful winery nestled in the forest of the Olympic Peninsula just a few minutes from downtown Port Angeles, Wash. Don, the winemaker, uses grapes from across the state in the arid Columbia Valley. This superb Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cigar leaf, vanilla extract, pencil shavings, black olive and plum. The rich … [Read more...] about Camaraderie Cellars 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Harbinger Winery 2010 Piper Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22
Owner/winemaker Sara Gagnon uses grapes from the Frenchman Hills for this suave Chardonnay. It opens with aromas of pear, light butter, banana and mango, followed by flavors of apple and Asian pear. It's all backed with velvety texture and bright acidity. Enjoy with Caesar salad or grilled chicken. Rating: Recommended Production: 125 cases Alcohol: 13.4% Website … [Read more...] about Harbinger Winery 2010 Piper Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22
Stoller Family Estate 2012 Tempranillo Rosé, Dundee Hills, $25
Tempranillo, the red grape of Spain's Rioja region, is not normally associated with the cool Willamette Valley. But this winery in the Dundee Hills grows just enough to make a delicious rosé, available in the tasting room. It offers aromas of cooked cherry, earth, strawberry and rose petals, followed by flavors of lime juice, cranberry and Rainier cherry. It's a bright, dry … [Read more...] about Stoller Family Estate 2012 Tempranillo Rosé, Dundee Hills, $25
Waterbrook Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $11
Best Buy! Why is it Washington wineries can make such delicious and affordable Pinot Gris? The secret is in the vineyard, where growers can raise a crop that is twice the size of other regions yet maintain high-quality flavors and all-important acidity. You can certainly take advantage of this fact with Waterbrook's yummy and inexpensive Pinot Gris. It opens with aromas of … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $11