Mike Andrews was a rancher in the Horse Heaven Hills when he graduated from Washington State University. His transition to the wine industry began in 1994 with 20 acres of Cab planted for Columbia Crest. In 2006, he established what are believed to be the first Albariño vines in the state. Since then, he’s earned five Platinum Awards for the white Spanish grape, and he may have … [Read more...] about Coyote Canyon Winery 2021 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Albariño, Horse Heaven Hills • $24
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Barnard Griffin Winery 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25
Next-gen winemaker Megan Hughes spearheads the white wine program at her family’s Barnard Griffin Winery, and her work here with Albariño adds more acclaim for Crawford Vineyard, a relatively cool site along the Roza in the Yakima Valley near Prosser. There’s no oak involved in the winemaking, which keeps the spotlight on the blend of green apple, lime, peach and tropical notes … [Read more...] about Barnard Griffin Winery 2021 Albariño, Columbia Valley • $25