While cabernet sauvignon is the No. 1 wine grape in Washington, the grape that brought the state to prominence in the past 15 years is merlot – and it’s still going strong. After looking at soil make ups, and wine specifics, authors Eric Degerman and Andy Perdue continue on to list some of their recently …
Merlot and Malbec(Part 3 of a 3-part Series)By Chuck Hill – Wines Northwesthttp://www.winesnw.com/chuckhill_winesofweek.htm Each year when I enjoy the fall pairing of sausages, spaetzle and juicy red wines, I marvel at the delicious simplicity of the matchup. Indeed, you can create restaurant-quality fare with a few store-bought ingredients (use pasta if you don’t want to …
“Best Buy! Seattle-based Precept Wine developed this brand to appeal to fans of red and white wines from vineyards in Washington and Idaho, and the launch was timed to coincide with the Chinese celebration for The Year of the Horse. Hal Landvoigt’s work with six Washington vineyards — including acclaimed Wallula in the Horse Heaven …
The New York Post came up with its list of wines to serve at the Thanksgiving table, wines that would please palates without breaking the bank! In it Canoe Ridge Vineyard’s 2011 Reserve Chardonnay made the cut of fab faves. Read the full story here.