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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 Summer, 2026
For the week of July 12, 2026: Brian Carter Cellars 2025 Oriana – Last year, Brian Carter earned Best Bordeaux Red Blend honors at the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition. In 2026, he adds another award to his stockpile for this gem of a blend, which received shared honors as the Competition’s best white wine. Comprised […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Spring, 2026
For the week of June 21, 2026: 11th Annual Pacific Northwest Wine Competition – Preparations are underway this week for the 2026 Competition, which will be held from June 22 to 24 in Walla Walla, Washington. 644 wines from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have been entered for this year’s event. In the weeks ahead, we’ll […]
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2026
For the week of March 15, 2026: :Nota Bene Cellars 2019 Arianses Vineyard Red Blend – Seattle winemaker Tim Narby makes it a practice to hold his wines for several years prior to release, so in spite of the later vintage date, this wine was just entered in the last year’s Pacific Northwest Wine Competition, […]
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 […]