Category Archives: Recommendations from the Archive
Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Okanogan Estate & Vineyards 2005 (about $13): A fine follow-up to the 2004 vintage, this winery from North Central Washington continues to impress. This is really a nice, almost plump Pinot Grigio, with generous baked apple and pear flavors that melt into a crisp, lingering finish. For more information visit the winery website at: www.okanogonwine.com. […]
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sagelands Vineyard Four Corners 2003 (about $10): I think this is one of the best deals on the market right now for a Washington Cab from the Columbia Valley. Beautiful dark, red fruit aromas on the nose are followed by generous black cherry and plum flavors. The finish has subtle traces of black pepper and […]
Syrah
Silver Lake 2003 (about $11): This Yakima Valley Syrah has less emphasis on the fruit, which allows some really nice, dense chocolate and coffee flavors to come through. A great candidate for an everyday red wine at an unbeatable price. Barnard Griffin 2004 (label pictured at left; about $17): Here’s a wine with a nice […]
Viognier
2005 Maryhill Winery (about $13): A plump, fat Viognier with plenty of apricot, peach and papaya flavors and a lenghty finish. This one’s a bit on the sweet side, so take note if you prefer your Viognier to be made in the drier style. Either way, it’s hard to resist this tasty white wine from […]
Cabernet Franc
Note: This wine received Best of Show honors at the 2006 Tri-Cities Wine Festival on November 11, 2006. Barrister Winery 2004 (about $25): One thing that bothers me a bit about most of the Cabernet Franc I’ve tried is that it always seems to have a green pepper/vegetal sort of flavor that really isn’t very […]