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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 Fall, 2025
For the week of November 9, 2025: Neher Family Wines 2023 Principal Blend – The bad news: the 2022 vintage of this wine – which took Double Gold honors at the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition – just sold out. The good news: the follow-up/just-released 2023 vintage has all the makings of matching its predecessor. It’s […]
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 […]
