William Church Winery 2010 Gamache Vineyards Malbec, Columbia Valley, $34 Malbec, a grape from Bordeaux that has become famous in recent years in Argentina, is a strong candidate for Washington's next big thing. This is a great example of what the state can produce, using grapes from Gamache Vineyards near the town of Basin City. It opens with aromas of dark plum, blackberry, … [Read more...] about A dozen Washington Malbecs to drink now
Northwest wine
Winemaker Smasne nabs 9 golds at Savor Cannon Beach
CANNON BEACH, Ore. - Yakima Valley winemaker Robert Smasne earned nine gold and double gold medals at the second annual Savor Northwest Wine Awards, held the last weekend in February. The results, released this week, showed Smasne won a unanimous double gold medal and best in class for his 2010 Muscat Ice Wine from Snipes Mountain grapes in the Yakima Valley. Smasne also won … [Read more...] about Winemaker Smasne nabs 9 golds at Savor Cannon Beach