Martin-Scott Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $16 Most of the grapes made at this East Wenatchee, Wash., winery come from vines surrounding their grounds that overlook the Columbia River, but this lot traditionally comes downstream from Rosebud...
Grande Ronde Cellars 2007 Pepper Bridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $30 Dave Westfall and his two partners recently moved the production facility to downtown Spokane, not far from their lively tasting room. They work with very small lots and...
Anam Cara Cellars 2012 Nicholas Estate Gewürztraminer, Chehalem Mountains, $24 The 2014 edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book raves about the Pinot Noir and dry Riesling coming off Anam Cara's estate vineyard, and the renowned British writer could also mention...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Tempranillo, Yakima Valley, $28 This red Spanish variety has gained a small but solid foothold in recent years in the Pacific Northwest, and Washington is proving to be a great place to grow the robust grape. This wine from a longtime Port...
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...
