Washington

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington Winery: Six Prong / Horse Heaven Hills Aromas offer raspberries, stemmy herbs, jalapeño and spice while the palate brings plush and lightly sweet cherry and blackberry flavors.

Country: US / Heart of the Hill Vineyard Variety: Mourvèdre Washington Winery: Dowsett Family / Red Mountain Pure Mourvèdre remains a rare bird of a wine, even in grape-happy Washington State. This is a good example, with flavors that carry the leafy, herbal character often found in Carmenère and the bright, mineral-laced fruit of southern […]

Country: US / Terroir Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Hogue / Snipes Mountain Cherry, raspberry compote, anise, vanilla, wood spice and medicine-cabinet aromas are followed by lighter styled fruit and savory flavors, with the tannins bringing some grip.

Country: US / Genesis Variety: Merlot Washington Winery: Hogue / Columbia Valley (WA) Light in color, this wine offers aromas of herb, red currant, graphite, raspberry and barrel spice. The fruit and barrel flavors are elegantly styled, playing off each other through the finish.

Country: US / Variety: Riesling Washington Winery: Hogue / Columbia Valley (WA) Jasmine, herb, flower, dried Nestea Ice Tea and peach aromas are followed by medium-sweet fruit flavors that linger. It’s a pleasant easy drinker, if a bit faint.

Country: US / Variety: Gewürztraminer Washington Winery: Hogue / Columbia Valley (WA) Vibrant aromas of lychee, white flowers and spice lead to elegant off-dry flavors. It brings easy-drinking enjoyment but the concentration seems a bit lacking.

Country: US / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc Washington Winery: March / Columbia Valley (WA) The alcohol shows strongly on the aromas, along with dried-out fruit. The dark-fruit and herb flavors are light and elegant, with gritty tannins backing them up.

Country: US / Boom Boom! Variety: Syrah Washington Winery: Charles Smith / Washington The aromas of blue fruit and herb seem light considering the warmth of the vintage. The palate brings a mouthful of fruit flavors, bringing a pleasing sense of freshness. It all seems a bit dialed back.

Country: US / Variety: Chardonnay Washington Winery: Charles & Charles / Columbia Valley (WA) Aromas of yellow apple, Bosc pear and melon lead to a textured, flavorful palate and a finish that lingers. It’s a spot-on example of the variety and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Country: US / Réserve du Soleil Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Washington Winery: Betz Family / Columbia Valley (WA) This is the winery’s first attempt at a reserve-level Rhône-style wine. A blend of Mourvèdre (51%), Cinsault (27%), Grenache (18%) and Counoise, it leads with fragrant aromas of crushed flowers, thyme, smoke, white pepper and boysenberry. The […]

Country: US / Olsen Brothers Vineyard Variety: Petit Verdot Washington Winery: B. Leighton / Yakima Valley This is an exceptional example of this variety, with aromas of fresh herb, violets, orange peel and black fruit. The dark-fruit flavors are rich and layered, showing an exquisite sense of balance along with great length.

Country: US / The Boy Variety: Grenache Washington Winery: K Vintners / Washington A blend of fruit from Northridge Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope and Powerline Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley, this pale colored wine delivers vibrant, complex aromas of strawberry, brown stems, fresh flowers, green olive, smoked meat and moist earth. The cranberry […]