French Canadians weren’t the only wine lovers who put down roots in the Walla Walla Valley during the 19th century. Immigrants from Italy and their descendants also have played critical roles in the formation of the region’s wine industry. The Locati family has been farming in the region for generations, and their diversification — beyond the famous sweet onions they helped … [Read more...] about Match Maker sidebar: Walla Walla Steak Co. 2018 Wagon Wrench Vineyard Sangiovese, Walla Walla Valley, $56
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Remy Wines 2019 Kiona Vineyard Sangiovese, Washington, $48
In perhaps the most timeless image of McMinnville winemaker Remy Drabkin, she's behind a tasting bar wearing a white tank top and a black hoodie and posing alongside two bottles of her Sangiovese from Kiona Vineyards. That photo is from a few years ago, but her relationship with the Williams family for the famous Italian red grape goes back a decade as she's gradually shifted … [Read more...] about Remy Wines 2019 Kiona Vineyard Sangiovese, Washington, $48
Cavatappi Winery 2014 Molly’s Cuvee Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $18
A trio of Washington state's historic vineyards — led by James Beard Award nominee Mike Sauer's Red Willow — are blended to create one of the Northwest's best examples of Sangiovese. There's a touch of Super Tuscan to it with Cabernet Sauvignon in the background. Dried cherry, blueberry-pomegranate juice, cola and crushed brick aromas lead to rich flavors of Marionberry pie and … [Read more...] about Cavatappi Winery 2014 Molly’s Cuvee Sangiovese, Columbia Valley $18