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Columbia Crest—The Value King

No winery—Washington or otherwise—does value like these guys.

10/01/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Walk on the Wild Side of Washington Reds

These uncommon varieties are on the frontier of Washington winemaking.

09/10/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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We're Drinking Whites for Washington State Wine Month

Let's take this grape by grape.

08/13/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Bring On the Summer Whites

Namely some chardonnay, pinot gris, and sauvignon blanc picks that bring great value for the money.

07/17/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Red, White, and Rosé: Some Fourth of July Wine Picks

Summer is the season for value wines. Because there’s nothing sadder than bringing a spendy bottle to a barbecue and watching someone pour half of it into a red keg cup.

06/30/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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A Rocking Release from Winemaking Supergroup Charles and Charles

Most supergroups will gouge you with ticket prices, but this one delivers the year's best value wine yet.

06/12/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Washington's Rosé Revival

Five years ago, this pink wine was relegated to the bottom supermarket shelf. Today it's a harbinger of summer, and a particular strength of Washington winemakers. Here are seven bottles that drive home that point.

05/22/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Washington's Négociant-Style Wines: Quality and Value

Few have mastered this quite like Trey Busch's Renegade Wine Co. and Modern Wine Project. Drinking these bottles feels a little like stealing.

05/08/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Washington Chardonnay Makes a Comeback

America may have a love-hate relationship with the grape, but a few local winemakers are changing the chardonnay landscape.

04/24/2014 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Dowsett Family Gewürztraminer

A difficult to pronounce grape variety with an unforgettable mnemonic

07/17/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Kyra Chenin Blanc

A food-friendly wine that won’t bust the budget

07/10/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Poet’s Leap Riesling

A world-class white wine with German roots and Washington fruit

07/03/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Maison Bleue Jaja

A sublime wine for white-wine doubters

06/26/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: L’Ecole No 41's Chenin Blanc

A winery's lone commitment to chenin blanc pays off.

06/19/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: For A Song's Caliche Lake Vineyard Riesling

Washington's newest growing region delivers an irresistible riesling.

06/12/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Soos Creek Wine Cellars Artist Series #10 Red Wine

While it calls out to the Old World, this is most definitely a Washington wine. And one of the finest you'll ever see for $30.

06/05/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Renegade Wine Co. Rosé

A summer house wine in search of warmer weather.

05/29/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Eight Bells Winery Syrah

An urban winery with eye-popping (in a good way) prices.

05/22/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Milbrandt Traditions Pinot Gris

It’s rare to find a wine that everyone seems to like. Here’s one.

05/15/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Wine of the Week: Charles and Charles Rosé

Rock star winemakers craft a rocking good rosé.

05/08/2013 By Sean P. Sullivan