In the past two decades, the Pacific Northwest has established itself as a world-class center of Riesling, standing on the global wine stage with such luminaries as Germany and Australia. And every three years, the Riesling world comes to Washington. In July, Riesling Rendezvous returns to the Northwest, taking place in Woodinville and Seattle. Riesling Rendezvous is a … [Read more...] about Riesling comes in many delicious forms
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Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Whether you're looking for a Syrah that is subtle and savory or bold and rich, it's easy to find various styles of the famous Rhône red in the Pacific Northwest. Despite global sales of Syrah/Shiraz being soft the past few years, the demand for Northwest Syrah remains strong, and the amount being made grows each year. Here are a dozen delicious Northwest Syrahs we've … [Read more...] about Northwest Syrah remains delicious, in demand
Washington Chardonnay remains a big favorite
With all the excitement about Washington Riesling for the past 15 years, Washington Chardonnay has hung around and remains one of the most popular white wine grapes in the state. Last fall, wineries crushed 42,000 tons of Washington Chardonnay. That's second only to Riesling, which topped white wine grapes at 44,100 tons. As recently as a decade ago, Chardonnay was at 26,000 … [Read more...] about Washington Chardonnay remains a big favorite
Winemakers redefining Oregon Chardonnay
Oregon Chardonnay is slowly making a comeback. The noble white grape most closely associated with France's Burgundy region has played second chair in Oregon since 2000, when Pinot Gris overtook Chardonnay. While Oregon Chardonnay plantings are not skyrocketing, they are starting to creep up. In 2014 (the most recent year available), Oregon winemakers crushed … [Read more...] about Winemakers redefining Oregon Chardonnay
A dozen delicious Washington Merlots
In the past five years, Washington Merlot has been pushed to the shadows - a little - by the rise of Cabernet Sauvignon. Yet Merlot remains one of the state's most important varieties. In many areas of the world, Merlot is a softer version of Cab. But in Washington, Merlot is a big, bold red, providing structure to many wines. It also pairs well with such cuisine as grilled … [Read more...] about A dozen delicious Washington Merlots