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Chardonnay evolves deliciously throughout the Northwest
A recent study proves the white wine is America’s favorite — despite the “anything but chardonnay” trend.
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How Woodinville became a part of Washington wine country
The city 15 miles south of Everett has developed into a home for about 130 wineries and tasting…
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars wows judges at Great Northwest Invite
Its Shepherds Mark White Wine — a blend of roussanne, marsanne and viognier grapes — won Best of…
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More than just apples: Wenatchee has rich history in wine
The state’s first winery was in Wenatchee. Today, dozens of wineries and tasting rooms have opened there.
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Wahluke Slope provides the backbone to Washington wine
Because of its warm weather, red varieties thrive there, especially syrah, merlot and cabernet sauvignon.
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Lake Chelan provides a natural draw for Northwest wine lovers
The 30-plus wineries around the lake give credit to that picturesque, glacial-carved body of water.
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Northwest Wine: Koenig Vineyards wins Idaho Wine Competition
Perhaps Idaho’s most gifted winemaker, Greg Koenig took home the top prize for a dessert wine.
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Northwest Wine: Cab franc has found a following in Washington
More than 4,000 tons of the of Bordeaux red grape were harvested in 2018 in the Evergreen State.
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Northwest Wine: A global red, malbec finds a home in Washington
Just last fall, nearly 4,000 tons were harvested in the Evergreen State, just behind cabernet franc.
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A wine wonderland awaits north of the border in Canada’s Napa
Here are prize-winning wines from British Columbia’s stunningly beautiful Okanagan Valley.
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Northwest Wine: Wineries embrace the concept of canned wines
Seven good-quality wines in a can from some of the region’s biggest wineries.
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Grapes native to Rhone Valley thrive in Washington vineyards
Success with syrah has inspired winemakers and grape growers to seek out other Rhone varieties.
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Maryhill Winery boosts production, opens posh tasting rooms
With a winemaker from New Zealand on board, it’s has been winning boatloads of awards.
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Cabernet sauvignon could be called Washington’s signature wine
Known as “King Cab” to winemakers, it’s the state’s most planted, expensive and famous variety.
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Great wine at great prices abounds in the Pacific Northwest
Here are four ways to score bargains on quality wine, plus four wines worth seeking out.
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Chardonnay is a top player in these four Washington wines
The white grape is playing a larger role in recent vintages, pushing production to No. 2 in the…
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Merlot plays a lead role in these four Northwest red blends
Once the state’s most-planted wine grape, merlot is now No. 4 behind cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and riesling.
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Ancient Lakes’ cooler climate ideally suited for white wines
The region near Quincy spans 170,000 acres in size, but is home to about 2,000 acres of vineyards.
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More Northwest rieslings ranking as ‘dry’ on taste profile scale
Riesling can show great range, based on where the grapes are grown and how dry the finished wine…
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Dirt-cheap wine available everywhere tops riesling taste test
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2017 Dry Riesling outperforms more expensive rivals in a magazine’s judging.