Daven Lore Winery 2012 Sweet Riesling, Yakima Valley, $15 Best Buy! Production of this off-dry Riesling was increased to meet demand, and Gord Taylor waited until Oct. 30 to make his pick from the 21-year-old vines at Sebastian Vineyard north of Prosser, Wash. While he also excels at Riesling done dry, Taylor notes, "Not sweet enough is like making rhubarb pie without sugar … [Read more...] about 8 Outstanding Rieslings
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11 Northwest Pinot Noirs to taste today
Ponzi Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $35 Here's a shining example of how prevalent the certified sustainable movement is within the Oregon wine industry. Luisa Ponzi harvested four LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) estate sites — Abetina, Aurora, Avellana and Madrona — as well as 12 other vineyards, each certified. Her largest production wine carries … [Read more...] about 11 Northwest Pinot Noirs to taste today
Baker’s dozen of Northwest Merlot
Bitner Vineyards NV Menopause Merlot, Snake River Valley, $26 There's a fun story behind the wine and whimsical label, and longtime friend/neighbor Greg Koenig did a delicious job of creating the wine for Mary Bitner, co-owner of Bitner Vineyards and their wine-country B&B. The nose will appeal to women with its features of cherries and chocolate with toasted marshmallow … [Read more...] about Baker’s dozen of Northwest Merlot
A dozen Northwest Chardonnays to try now
San Juan Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay, Yakima Valley, $14 Best Buy! Otis Harlan created his Yakima Valley vineyard back in 1957, making the Rattlesnake Hills planting one of the state's most historic sites. The late David Lake brought fame to Otis Vineyard while at Columbia Winery for his work with the fan-trained Cabernet Sauvignon vines, and this Puget Sound winery reached in … [Read more...] about A dozen Northwest Chardonnays to try now
10 great Washington red blends
Browne Family Vineyards 2010 Red Blend, Columbia Valley, $25 Precept Wine CEO Andrew Browne puts his family name on this tier as a tribute both to his sons and his grandfather, and Walla Walla winemaker John Freeman made his boss proud. Part of its success stems from a pedigree that includes Seven Hills Vineyard as part of the blend of Merlot (51%), Cabernet Sauvignon (39%) … [Read more...] about 10 great Washington red blends