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woodinville wine country

Elevation Cellars 2014 Monolith Red Wine, Columbia Valley $41

January 12, 2023 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Woodinville’s Steven Stuart earned a Platinum five years ago for Merlot. Here, the former competitive skier from Colorado leads with his Cabernet Sauvignon. The additions of Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (7%) touch off an avalanche of descriptions, starting with black cherry, dried plums and forest floor. That fruit makes its way to the finish line, … [Read more...] about Elevation Cellars 2014 Monolith Red Wine, Columbia Valley $41

EFESTĒ 2019 Estate Grenache, Red Mountain $45

January 11, 2023 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Professional golfer-turned-winemaker Mark Fioré turns Grenache from Angela’s Vineyard along the northern reaches of Red Mountain into the first Platinum for this Woodinville winery pronounced F-S-T, the initials of the founding families - Ferrelli, Smith and Taylor. Here’s a feminine and stellar example as red currant, Chelan cherry and lingonberry aromas and flavors carry … [Read more...] about EFESTĒ 2019 Estate Grenache, Red Mountain $45

Lauren Ashton Cellars 2021 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $21

September 6, 2022 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

The Morrell family's vineyard — Lonesome Spring Ranch — spans nearly 110 acres along the eastern edge of the Yakima Valley, and the family grows nearly 30 grape varieties on behalf of many winemakers across the state. Rhône varieties Grenache and Mourvedre are among their more recent plantings, with Grenache in 2004 and Mourvèdre two years later. Kit Singh crafts this rosé as a … [Read more...] about Lauren Ashton Cellars 2021 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $21

2022 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year: DeLille Cellars

April 12, 2022 by Eric Degerman Leave a Comment

WOODINVILLE, Wash. — As DeLille Cellars celebrates 30 years of historic achievements in 2022, its storied wine program and business never have been better. Five years ago, our team named DeLille Cellars as the 2017 Washington Winery of the Year. Now, with an impressive three-story modern chic destination and next-gen leadership from winemaker Jason Gorski and CEO Tom … [Read more...] about 2022 Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year: DeLille Cellars

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Wine Cruises & Safaris

National Geographic partners with Food & Wine magazine for 2024 wine cruise series on Columbia, Snake rivers

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Grapes

VineLines Dispatch gallery: ‘I go where they grow’ as 2023 harvest begins

My long, strange trip with Viognier

British Columbia wine industry prepares for widespread replanting

May’s heat pushes much of Northwest wine country ahead of hot 2015 vintage

Unique approach to ice wine leads to win for Nederend, Koenig Vineyards

Food

Match Maker: King Estate Winery rising stars combine for elevated restaurant experience

Match Maker recipe: Corn Agnolotti with Chanterelle Mushroom, Roasted Corn, Black Truffle and Citrus Brown Butter

Match Maker recipe: Beef Ribeye with Uni Butter, Pacific Dulse and Lobster Glace

Match Maker: Thiessen puts his brand on WW with Walla Walla Steak Co.

Match Maker recipe: Chocolate Crémeux Tart with Cocoa Nibs and Hazelnuts

History

Washington wine leaders back HistoryLunch in Seattle

Love at first sip, thanks to Wente Vineyards

Merit, heritage surround helpful Meritage concept

L’Ecole N° 41 Winery develops lesson plan in history for Walla Walla

A historical tasting of L’Ecole N° 41 Winery’s first 40 years at the Schoolhouse library

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