Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of wines, as they say. But its sibling (actually one of its parents) Cabernet Franc is revealing itself to be a delicious red wine on its own - particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Cabernet Franc provides a lot of the same qualities as Cabernet Sauvignon: focused dark fruit, cocoa powder and spices. It also reveals complex notes of fresh and … [Read more...] about Cabernet Franc reveals greatness in Northwest
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Rhône-style red blends perfect for Pacific Northwest
One of the most exciting trends in Pacific Northwest wine the past few years has been the rise of Rhône-style red blends. Winemakers have been taking a page out of the book of Southern Rhône winemakers by blending such varieties as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault and other grapes from this region in the south of France. So if you see the letters "G-S-M," … [Read more...] about Rhône-style red blends perfect for Pacific Northwest
Right bank blends from Great Northwest
Last week, we wrote about Left Bank blends and provided reviews of more than a dozen examples from the Pacific Northwest - primarily Washington. This week, we go the opposite direction with Right Bank-style reds. The Right and Left banks refer to regions within France's Bordeaux area - in fact, home to some of France's most famous wineries. A Left Bank blend typically leads … [Read more...] about Right bank blends from Great Northwest
14 Left Bank blends from the Great Northwest
A reader recently asked us about Left Bank-style blends from Washington, and that gave us the idea of compiling a list of Left Bank Bordeaux-style blends from the red blends we've tasted recently. Generally speaking, a Left Bank blend is one that uses one or more of the six red Bordeaux grapes and leads with Cabernet Sauvignon. A Right Bank blend will lead with Merlot or, on … [Read more...] about 14 Left Bank blends from the Great Northwest
11 delicious NW rosés for Thanksgiving
One of our favorite wine trends going on in the Pacific Northwest is dry rosé. Dozens of examples of pink wines at 1 percent residual sugar and below are crafted across the Northwest, and they are going to be absolutely delicious with your Thanksgiving meal. Rosés for Thanksgiving. Mmm. They're dry, they're crisp, they're bursting with flavor. They will be among the most … [Read more...] about 11 delicious NW rosés for Thanksgiving