Monthly Archives: August 2026
Washington Wine of the Week – Selections for Summer, 2026
For the week of August 30, 2026: Zerba Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon – Zerba has performed exceptionally well at the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition. In this year’s event they scored four Double Gold medals out of five entries, including this 2021 Cab. Fragrant blueberry and pipe tobacco aromas start you off, with a layered palate […]
Columbia Hills is Washington’s 22nd American Viticulture Area
As reported by the Washington State Wine Commission: Columbia Hills is Washington’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). On August 17, 2026, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule to officially define the Columbia Hills AVA as a designated wine grape-growing region. Columbia Hills is located in south-central Washington between […]