Boomtown 2010 Merlot, Washington, $15 Dusted Valley Vintners in Walla Walla began collaborating with Wahluke Wine Company in 2006, and this mellow Merlot ranks among their best efforts. Its expressive nose includes dark aromas of dusty black cherry, black licorice, raspberry, Craisins and pipe tobacco. The entry is downright yummy with plush boysenberry and more ripe … [Read more...] about 15 Northwest reds for $15 or less
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14 Northwest Rieslings ready to drink now
Willow Crest Winery 2011 Estate Riesling, Yakima Valley, $12 Best Buy! David Minick launched Willow Crest in the mid-1990s and has been making superb wines since using estate grapes from north of Prosser. Minick also oversees vineyard operations for Precept Wine in Seattle, which now partners with him at Willow Crest. This is a classic Yakima Valley Riesling and one of the … [Read more...] about 14 Northwest Rieslings ready to drink now