Category Archives: Recommendations from the Archive
Chateau Rollat, Otis Kenyon Give You Reason to Visit Walla Walla
Looking for some good wines from the Walla Walla area? I’ve got a couple of wineries for you to check out that place special emphasis on red wines that are truly superb. Better yet, for you wine region purists: three of the four recommendations for today are sourced completely from vineyards located within the Walla […]
Red Wine Blends
2010 Bombing Range Red (about $16) – This wine features a cool, fighter plane label with pretty bold stuff inside the bottle to match. This combination of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Mourvedre opens with a slightly smoky/spicy aroma along with some raspberry accents. On the palate, there are plenty of cherry and berry […]
Stand-Alone Varietal or Blend: Washington Syrah Finds its Niche
Last February I wrote about the virtues of Washington syrah, a somewhat underappreciated varietal that still takes a back seat to cabernet sauvignon and merlot as a distant third in the state’s red wine production. That isn’t to say the grape hasn’t continued to grow in popularity and earn its share of recognition. There’s been […]
Great Grapes, Great Wines at Soos Creek Wine Cellars
There’s a tried and true saying in the wine industry that states, “Great wine is made in the vineyard.” I’m going to nitpick at this as an oversimplification on a couple of counts, both of which I think do a disservice to winemakers. First, not all vintages are perfect. In fact, some, such as Washington’s […]
Horse Heaven Hills Red Wines: In a Word…Outstanding!
This week I continue my look at Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills Appellation with an emphasis on the red wines that are grown in and produced from the area. Located on the north side of the Columbia River on the Oregon/Washington border in the south central part of our state, this wine region produces a wide […]