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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 […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2026
For the week of March 1, 2026: Cairdeas Winery 2025 Picardan – This ultra-obscure Rhone white varietal, – grown only in Washington State at Cairdeas’ estate winery near Lake Chelan – carries a uniqueness factor that makes it absolutely worth searching out. The flavor profile largely resembles the grape’s cousin, Picpoul Blanc: lots of racy […]
Taste Washington 2026
Without a doubt, Taste Washington is the biggest and best celebration of food and wine in Washington State. Mark your calendars and plan on visiting the Seattle area for a extra-long weekend of seminars, food and wine-related functions, and hobnobbing with some of the state’s top winemakers. The festivities kick off on March 19 and […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2025
For the week of December 14, 2025: Mongata Winery 2022 Voice of the Vineyard Red Blend – This combination of 60% Cab, 24% Cab Franc, and 16% Syrah comes from Mongata’s Resurgent Vineyard, which is actually located near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, just minutes from the Washington state line. But the vineyard is situated within the Walla […]
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 […]