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Weekly Wine Pick: Syncline Wine Cellars Grenache-Carignan Horse Heaven Hills 2013

A complete knee buckler—and a great introduction to carignan, a grape seldom seen in these parts.

10/20/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Airfield Estates Viognier Yakima Valley 2014

Viognier can be a challenge to get right. But when you do, it's divine.

10/13/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Airfield Estates Runway Late Harvest Riesling Yakima Valley 2013

This pairs well with a variety of pies, but it’s also sweet enough to be the dessert itself.

10/08/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley 2014

No lineup in Washington consistently shows the state’s nexus of quality and value better than this one.

09/29/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Gorman Winery Old Scratch Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2013

A blend of two vineyards, including a younger site attracting a lot of attention from winemakers.

09/22/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2014

Despite being one of Washington’s most produced white grape varieties, pinot gris has yet to establish a clear identity in our state. This spritzy version bucks that trend.

09/01/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Two Vintners Syrah Columbia Valley 2013

A blended syrah that combines the best of each designation.

08/25/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Mercer Estates Sauvignon Blanc Yakima Valley 2014

A superb example of an oft-forgotten Washington grape.

08/18/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick(s): Washington Meets France

Ste Michelle joins forces with two stars from the Rhone to produce two new syrahs.

08/04/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Efeste Oldfield Estate Rosé Yakima Valley 2014

A rosé well worth a trip to Woodinville.

07/28/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick : Les Trouvés Red Wine Columbia Valley 2013

"It's not something that you have to stroke your beard and ponder. It's more quaffable."

07/21/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Maison Bleue Lisette Rosé of Grenache Columbia Valley 2014

Few winemakers in the state are experimenting with grenache for rosé; here's one of the vanguard.

07/15/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Celebrating the Fourth of July—With Wine

Red, white, and pink wines affordable enough to flow freely over the long weekend.

06/30/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Purple Star Syrah Columbia Valley 2012

A well-priced bottle from one of the strongest syrah vintage years in memory.

06/23/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Kiona Merlot Columbia Valley 2012

Washington merlot is a different animal than that found elsewhere in the world. Here's a superb example of what makes it special.

06/16/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2012

A high-quality, high-value wine from one of the state’s longest-tenured winemakers

06/09/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Weekly Wine Pick: Stevens Winery StevensTimley Malbec Yakima Valley 2012

A malbec that runs against the grain

05/19/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan