For the week of January 25, 2026: Upcoming releases from Henry Earl Estates – Keep your eye open for several new red wine releases coming from Walla Walla-based Henry Earl Estates. It’s difficult to pick a favorite, because they all are gorgeous, easy-to-drink selections that you can enjoy now or use to stock your cellar. […]

For the week of December 14, 2025: Mongata Winery 2022 Voice of the Vineyard Red Blend – This combination of 60% Cab, 24% Cab Franc, and 16% Syrah comes from Mongata’s Resurgent Vineyard, which is actually located near Milton-Freewater, Oregon, just minutes from the Washington state line. But the vineyard is situated within the Walla […]

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. […]

For the week of June 15, 2025: Windrow Estate Winery 2016 Nebbiolo – OK, so this winery is located a few miles south of the Washington border, west of the town of Milton-Freewater. But the grapes are sourced from the Walla Walla Valley AVA, and the winery is a hidden gem that is absolutely worth […]

For the week of March 16, 2025: Red wine selections from Dumas Station Wines. The tasting room at Dumas Station Wines, located in Southeastern Washington, may be considered a bit off the beaten path, but a visit to this small, family-owned winery is well worth the trip. For several recommendations of the winery’s red wine […]