Perhaps the perfect red wine for Thanksgiving dinner is Pinot Noir. And nobody makes better Pinot Noir in the Pacific Northwest than Oregon. Wineries in the Willamette Valley have been specializing in the red grape of France's Burgundy region for a half-century. Thanks to Pinot Noir's subtle complexity and elegant tannins, it is a great wine to open for your family at the … [Read more...] about 15 Oregon Pinot Noirs for your Thanksgiving table
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15 Great Northwest wines for $15 or less
Looking for some great bargains? Many can still be had in the Pacific Northwest. Our definition of best buys is $15 or less. That seems to be the threshold these days, and there are plenty of options, especially thanks to such larger wine companies as Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Precept Wine. But there are others, too. Here are 15 wines from Washington, Oregon and … [Read more...] about 15 Great Northwest wines for $15 or less
9 Northwest Pinot Gris from 9 appellations
Pinot Gris is not only one of the most food-friendly white wines in the Pacific Northwest, but it's also among the most versatile. Pinot Gris traditionally is grown in the Alsace region of France, northern Italy and Germany. Here in the Pacific Northwest, it is Oregon's most popular white wine grape, and it is the No. 3 white wine grape in Washington (after Riesling and … [Read more...] about 9 Northwest Pinot Gris from 9 appellations
Northwest Riesling scene more than just Chateau Ste. Michelle
When we think of Northwest Riesling, our minds often focus on Chateau Ste. Michelle. That would seem natural because Washington's oldest and largest winery makes more Riesling than any producer in the world. That's right: No single winery in Germany, Austria, California or Australia makes more Riesling than Ste. Michelle. But here in the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed … [Read more...] about Northwest Riesling scene more than just Chateau Ste. Michelle
Succulent Syrah spoils us in the Pacific Northwest
As the joke goes, what is the difference between a case of syphilis and a case of Syrah? It's easier to get rid of the syphilis. That's not quite true, but wine sales people might think so at times. Taste a delicious Northwest Syrah and it's difficult to understand why it's these wines aren't flying out the door. Blame the Aussies: A few years ago, they flooded the … [Read more...] about Succulent Syrah spoils us in the Pacific Northwest