Washington Red Wines to Try Right Now
Image: Jane Sherman
Yes, Washington whites are knocking at the door, but our reds still kick the door down. Here are five to seek out right now to get a taste of what Washington wine country does really, really well.
Foolhardy FH Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2019
$40
“Our aesthetic is much more about freshness, fruit, acid, food-friendly-styled wine,” says Foolhardy cofounder Jonathan Edelman. Consider this Exhibit A.
Grosgrain Petit Grosgrain Walla Walla Valley 2022
$26
Walla Walla’s Grosgrain champions “underdog” varieties, as with this blend of Syrah, grenache, mourvèdre, and the seldom-seen charbono.
Top Source Syrah-Grenache Columbia Valley 2019
$30
Top Source owner Meredith Hyslop doesn’t just bring global wine experience and exceptional fruit sourcing to this project; she also brings top quality and value.
Kevin White Winery La Fraternité Yakima Valley 2023
$30
Woodinville’s Kevin White Winery is Washington’s quality-to-price ratio king, and this blend of grenache, mourvèdre, and Syrah wears its crown well.
Lucius Chillable Mourvèdre Yakima Valley 2024
$25
Winemaker Andrew Latta (of Latta Wines) is one of the producers exploring a chill-it-chug-it style. But make no mistake—this is a serious wine, just one that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
