In Washington state, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. More acreage than any other variety, more retail value than any other wine, and more tons crushed each fall. And the classic Bordeaux red makes arguably Washington's best wines. Here are a dozen delicious examples we've tasted recently - all of which have earned our top "Outstanding!" rating in blind tastings. … [Read more...] about Cabernet Sauvignon is king in Washington
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Walla Walla Cab wins best of show at Great NW Invite
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - Dunham Cellars added a page to its history of award-winning winemaking Thursday when the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon XIX from the Walla Walla winery was selected as best of show at the fourth annual Great Northwest Invitational. The judging, held at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel, began Wednesday and concluded Thursday afternoon. The Invite, as it's known, is … [Read more...] about Walla Walla Cab wins best of show at Great NW Invite
Judges nominations grow for Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
HOOD RIVER, Ore. - It’s not the easiest judging to organize, but the standards for next week’s annual Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition are simple. If one of 20 West Coast wine influentials is a fan of a particular Pacific Northwest wine and includes it among their list, then we send a note to the winery informing it that one of the judges nominated their wine … [Read more...] about Judges nominations grow for Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition
Maryhill Winery 2013 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Maryhill Winery's Richard Batchelor crafted this sophisticated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from multiple vineyards, using Clifton Hill (30%), McKinley Springs (30%), Kiona (20%) and Eagle Ranch in this Proprietor's Reserve. The result is a seamless array of aromas and flavors showing off black cherries, blackberries, blueberries and black currants. It finishes with … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2013 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Northwest wines shine at San Francisco International Wine Competition
SAN FRANCISCO - Five Northwest wines earned top honors at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, the nation's most prestigious wine judging. The competition took place last month in downtown San Francisco. It is operated by U.S. wine personality Anthony Dias Blue and wine marketer Tim McDonald. Abacela near Roseburg, Ore., won the title of best rosé for its … [Read more...] about Northwest wines shine at San Francisco International Wine Competition