Category Archives: New Northwest Wine Recommendations

Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Winter, 2025

For the week of January 19, 2025: Grammercy Cellars 2020 Mourvèdre L’Idiot du Village – This super-yummy selection from Greg Harrington is really hitting the sweet spot on its “best enjoyed from” years. The grapes were sourced entirely from Olsen Vineyard, located at the far eastern end of the Yakima Valley. The wine is packed […]

Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Fall, 2024

For the week of December 15, 2024: Dynasty Cellars 2018 Late Harvest Syrah – Dynasty winemaker Peter Osvaldik has created a rather unique red wine sipper that will surprise you both for what it is…and isn’t. The ‘late harvest’ designation would suggest that this is a dessert wine, but Osvaldik has crafted it in more […]

Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2024

For the week of September 15, 2024: Bartholomew Winery 2020 Super Italian – Kennewick’s Bart Fawbush has always had a penchant for working with some of Washington’s lesser known (some might even say obscure) varietals and had great success in crafting some very tasty and very affordable wines. This red wine blend is comprised of […]

Lake Chelan: Go for the Wines, Stay for a Spectacular Getaway

The Lake Chelan area has long been popular for abundant sunshine, beautiful natural resources, and countless outdoor recreational activities. Visiting the wineries located within the surrounding Lake Chelan American Viticulture Association (AVA), was essentially a nice diversion for those vacationing in the area who were looking for something to do when not spending time at […]

Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Spring, 2024

For the week of June 9, 2024: Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2021 Cinsault – Winemaker Jarrod Boyle continues a 25-year tradition of crafting some truly remarkable wines with this recently released gem. Cinsault is generally lighter in color and lighter in body than most reds, but Boyle shows us that in the right hands, this varietal […]