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Greetings Wine Lovers! Are you ready for some great wines from Washington and the Pacific Northwest? August, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of my wine blog, and I’ve got plenty of recommendations to share from this award-winning wine region in a variety of styles, flavor profiles and price ranges that should make any wine enthusiast […]
In a World Where Tasting Room Experiences are Paramount, Everen Wines Tops the List
In an industry where well-made wines are mandatory for bringing in and keeping customers, wine consumers are increasingly asking for great experiences at the tasting room as well. That’s clearly the business model at one of Walla Walla’s newest wineries, Everen Wines, which absolutely hits it out of the park. Founder/Owners Matt Aksel and Hope […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2025
For the week of November 30, 2025: Everen Wines 2022 Left-Bank Bordeaux Blend – Finessed winemaking, nuanced flavors, and an overall Old World style are the hallmarks of Walla Walla’s Everen Wines. Nothing sums this up better than the 2022 Left-Bank Bordeaux Blend: a base of 70-percent Red Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvignon that is finished […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2025
For the week of September 21, 2025: Kontos Cellars 2021 Tate Syrah – This Double Gold medal Syrah from winemaker Cameron Kontos was described by the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition judges as both “vibrant and voluptuous.” Roasted coffee aromatics lead to big, extracted fruits of black cherry and blueberry that are balanced by racy acidity. […]
Martinez & Martinez Winery Celebrates 20th Harvest
As reported by the winery in Prosser, Washington: Winemaker Andrew (Drew) Martinez, and his father, Sergio Martinez, are busy scheduling their days in anticipation of the 2025 harvest. Drew and Sergio are no strangers to this delicate dance every fall – managing vineyardcrews, preparing the cellar, and clearing their schedules for long days. While they’vehad […]