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Northwest Sauvignon Blancs scarce but worth search
In the world of wine, sauvignon blanc is a noble grape, especially in its native France.
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Veteran Oregon winerys focus is Pinot Noir
One of Oregon’s oldest vineyards was planted by Dr. Donald Olson in 1972 in the Dundee Hills of…
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Young winemaker pushing Jones of Washington to top
Perhaps no other winery in Washington is on such a tear as Jones of Washington.
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Riesling still rules in Washington wine country
Washington’s original wine grape is once again the state’s most dominant variety, both in quality and quantity.
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What to see, taste on a Walla Walla wine weekend
Looking for a great way to spend a long weekend? Head to Walla Walla wine country.
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Its a boom time for Walla Wallas Boomtown, Dusted Valley wines
Dusted Valley Vintners is playing both ends of the Washington wine spectrum as well as any winery right…
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7 affordable Northwest white wines for grilled seafood
Summer usually means spending more time outside, which often leads to preparing much of our food on the…
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Find a sturdy Northwest red when grilling meat
As spring blends into summer, barbecue season is officially open. For us, this means months of opening moderately…
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Tamaracks Firehouse Red a bargain, restaurant staple
Many famous wines are produced in Walla Walla, but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant’s…
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Wine summit picks best of the Northwests wines
The results of the Pacific Northwest’s largest wine competition say a lot about a grape variety that could…
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Napa Valleys loss was Maryhill Winerys gain in winemaker
Just two months before the 2009 harvest began, Richard Batchelor relocated from the center of the American wine…
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Great Northwest white wines for under $15
With few exceptions (such as dessert wines), white wines are less expensive than reds.
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Bargain red wines to enjoy after Tax Day
Tax Day is now in our rearview mirror, and if this rite of spring left your wallet a…
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Prosser winemaker has long history in Washington state
Wade Wolfe has influenced the direction of the Washington wine industry more than most people realize.
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Northwest Syrahs produce variety of aromas, tastes
Our recent blind tasting of 147 Northwest syrahs proved the Walla Walla Valley is a great place to…
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Daughters carry on winery tradition
In his 35 years in the Washington wine industry, Rob Griffin has gained a deep understanding of the…
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Sangioveses stand up well against Italy’s best
Sangiovese, the most-planted grape in Italy and particularly famous in Tuscany, is little more than a niche wine…
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Amity Vineyards’ tradition of quality endures
It speaks volumes about Darcy Pendergrass that she has worked for the iconic Myron Redford for more than…
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Why pinot gris is so perfect for Northwest
It makes perfect sense that pinot gris has exploded in popularity in the Pacific Northwest in the past…