White wines often are seen as less expensive than reds. Why? Well, the grapes are less expensive to buy, the wines often are made in reusable stainless steel instead of expensive oak, and the wines are made more quickly so they can get to market faster. No matter how you add it up, white wines can be a better bargain. Here are a dozen delicious examples of white wines … [Read more...] about Affordable whites wine abundant across Pacific Northwest
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Affordable red wines from the Great Northwest
Finding a red wine for $15 or less is always so much fun. It's so much easier to say, "Let's open a bottle of wine tonight for dinner" when the price is not much more than a couple of lattes. The Pacific Northwest has long been a haven for affordable red wines, primarily because vineyard land is less expensive, thus keeping the price of the resulting grapes at a level that … [Read more...] about Affordable red wines from the Great Northwest
Pinot Gris a food-friendly Northwest favorite
One of the most food-friendly wines to invade the Pacific Northwest in recent times is Pinot Gris, most famous in France's Alsace region or northern Italy (where it's known as Pinot Grigio). And here in the Great Northwest, Pinot Gris produces a deliciously refreshing and fruit-driven white wine that pairs perfectly with fresh seafood and other areas of our local styles of … [Read more...] about Pinot Gris a food-friendly Northwest favorite
Syrah leads Northwest’s Rhône revolution
One of the most fascinating developments in the past 20 years has been the intense interest in red Rhône varieties. For the most part, these wines include Mourvèdre, Grenache, Counoise, Petite Sirah and a few other varieties. But first in line is Syrah, the noble grape of the northern Rhône Valley. First planted in Washington 30 years ago, Syrah is now the No. 3 red wine … [Read more...] about Syrah leads Northwest’s Rhône revolution
Chardonnay gains strength in Washington wine country
Thanks to California, Chardonnay is America's favorite wine. And in the country's second-largest wine producer, the white wine continues to gain strength. Starting about 20 years ago, Washington winemakers and grape growers began to go big with Chardonnay, and it was the state's No. 1 wine grape for several years until Chateau Ste. Michelle's focus on Riesling drove that … [Read more...] about Chardonnay gains strength in Washington wine country