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 […]

Covey Run 2004 (about $9): A nice, medium-bodied Chard from Columbia Valley with ample green apple and pear flavors and a dollop of toasty oak on the finish. It’s nice to know you can still buy a decent Washington Chardonnay for under $10 a bottle and serve it to guests without reservation. Great with seafood, […]

Montinore Estate 2004 (about $12): From Oregon’s Willamette Valley comes this tasty white wine. Lovely floral nose and loads of apple and grapefruit flavors with plenty of spice. A scant amount of residual sugar on the finish makes it slightly sweet – in a good way.

OS Winery 2005 (about $21): From red wine gurus Owen Sullivan comes this tasty white wine from Champoux Vineyards in Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills. Lots of lush pear and citrus flavors with a lengthy, creamy finish. With only about 3% residual sugar on finish, this wine is unlike many other overpoweringly syrupy-sweet Rieslings. At 9% […]

Argyle Winery 2000 Brut (about $19): From Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this sparkling wine features citrus aromas with layers of pear, baked apple and vanilla flavors that melt into a long, yet crisp finish. Widely distributed and available locally at several wine shops and grocers.