Washington Wine 2015

Top Bordeaux-Style Blends

Made of varying combinations of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot, these blends are becoming a calling card for the state.

09/09/2015 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

Interview

Pike and Western Wine Shop Celebrates 40 Years

Owner Michael Teer on the iconic corner store and the industry that helped it grow.

08/20/2015 By Aoife Reilly

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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: Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen Eroica Gold Columbia Valley

A noble wine with Noble Rot.

08/11/2015 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

Slide Show

Charles Smith Wines Jet City Opens in Georgetown

It's...pretty impressive.

07/24/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

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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

Golf Claps

The U.S. Open: As Told Through Day Drinking

"Then the volunteer at the hospitality tent entrance uttered seven words that changed the whole day: 'You can take alcohol anywhere you want.'"

06/19/2015 By Allecia Vermillion

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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: Betz Family Winery Clos de Betz Red Wine Columbia Valley 2012

A cellarworthy red

05/28/2015 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

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Weekly Wine Pick: Seven Hills Winery Dry Rosé Columbia Valley 2014

Summer in a glass

05/12/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan

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Sean Sullivan's Weekly Wine Pick: Shooting Star Aligoté Washington 2013

Acreage of this grape is so scarce it doesn’t even register on the state’s annual grape report.

05/05/2015 By Sean P. Sullivan