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Yakima Valley thrives as historical heart of Washington wine
The Yakima Valley is where the Washington wine industry got its start, as we like to say, “the…
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The grape test: Tasting blind reveals great Northwest wines
What makes a great Northwest wine? When we evaluate wines, we taste them under blind conditions, meaning we…
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Red Mountain home to some of the state’s most famous vineyards
BENTON CITY — Red Mountain, a little hill on the eastern edge of the Yakima Valley, has fast…
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Walla Walla Valley continues to build its reputation with reds
During the past four decades, the Walla Walla Valley has earned its reputation as a top producer of…
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Contrary to movie ‘Sideways,’ merlot is straight-up delicious
It’s been 13 years since the movie “Sideways” told filmgoers to not drink merlot. It’s time to get…
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Chardonnay a popular wine on both sides of the Columbia River
Chardonnay is by far the most popular wine in America, and in the Pacific Northwest, it also has…
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Oregon sets table for international pinot noir celebration
Ask an international wine expert what Oregon is known for, and it’s a safe bet they will answer…
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Remote Wahluke Slope attracting more attention for its wine
MATTAWA — The Wahluke Slope is a dusty, often forgotten corner of Washington wine country. In reality, it…
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Washington riesling not just a Chateau Ste. Michelle thing
When most folks hear “riesling” and “Washington” in the same sentence, they might automatically insert “Chateau Ste. Michelle.”…
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Malbec a glowing example of red under Columbia Valley’s sunshine
Malbec has become a key variety in Washington wine country the past decade or so, producing some of…
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Viognier continues to seduce Washington state’s winemakers
Viognier ranks among the most maddening and confounding grapes. It is difficult to grow, and it is equally…
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Grenache shines at Walla Walla Valley Wine Competition
WALLA WALLA — Victor Palencia, a wunderkind of the Washington wine industry, paced the fifth annual Walla Walla…
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P.F. Chang’s restaurant to feature Washington wines nationwide
One of Washington’s largest wine producers has teamed up with a nationwide chain of restaurants to produce a…
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Signature wine: Cabernet sauvignon is king in Washington state
King Cab is all the rage, and the noble grape of France’s Bordeaux region has found the Pacific…
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Cabernet franc emerges from big brother cabernet sauvignon’s shadow
Cabernet franc is often thought of as sort of a little brother to king cabernet sauvignon. Where one…
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Northwest bargain whites offer refreshment on warmer days
By Eric Degerman and Andy Perdue, Great Northwest Wine
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Bargain reds drink smoothly for wine lovers on a budget
Last month, many wine lovers on the West Coast needed to drop a check in an envelope addressed…
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Northwest rose perfect for sipping on the patio this spring
After our long, cold, wet winter, it is nice to see sunshine, higher temperatures and flowers showing up.…
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Northwest Wine: Things from the sea go with pinot gris
An old axiom about food pairings with pinot gris goes like this: “Pinot gris and things from the…
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Washington’s No. 3 wine continues to grow in popularity
Syrah in Washington’s Columbia Valley and Idaho’s Snake River Valley continues to defy conventional wisdom.