One reason I find wine fascinating is that wine lovers form a genuine aesthetic community organized around a shared interest in appreciating the aesthetic qualities
Tag: Washington State Wines
Budget Wine Review: Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley 2015
Waterbrook was the 4th bonded winery in Walla Walla, founded in 1984. They produce consistent, affordable wines year after year and advertise their aim as
Wine Review: Locations WA 5 Red Blend NV Washington State
Dave Phinney’s Locations series is worth checking out.The winemaker behind the iconic Prisoner brand from Orin Swift Cellars, Phinney now does cross-appellation blending sourcing grapes
Budget Wine Review: Pacific Crest Centennial Trail Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2015
A winsome face belies subterranean nervous energy in this warm weather Chardonnay. Pretty aromas of pear, apple and hazelnut are caressed by lemon highlights. In the mouth
Wine Review: Telaya Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2015
With his production facility located just north of Boise, Idaho, winemaker Earl Sullivan is committed to using Idaho grapes when possible, but the growing season
Budget Wine Review: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2014
We have a winner in our budget Cabernet competition. The Columbia Crest was the best of this bunch but only narrowly beating out Mondavi. The
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