When your iconic wine is everything: Washington’s diversity issue Erika Szymanski April 13, 2014 The Wine World 1 Comment Maybe I’d hate to see that tiny little plot of odd vines uprooted to make room for more really excellent Merlot. The preservation of the good of a few over achieving the best good of the many? Maybe, but Americans long ago decided that diversity is good for everyone.
Airfield Estate: Miller Keeps Climbing in Washington State Kristina Anderson April 9, 2014 Wine Spotlight 1 Comment This is the fifth and final chapter in Kristina Anderson’s series on young, innovative “winentrepreneurs” for Palate Press. There is...
2010 Columbia Winery “Lapis” Red Wine David Honig February 12, 2014 Tasting Notes A very nice Syrah-driven red blend from one of the patriarchs of Washington Wine. Recommended. 89 points.
Treveri Sparkling Rosé David Honig December 27, 2013 Tasting Notes The aroma is a perfect blend of fresh-squeezed Indian River citrus, Ruby Red grapefruit and Valencia oranges. Citrus dominates the palate, too,...
2009 Davenport Cellars “Continuity” Red Blend David Honig December 25, 2013 Tasting Notes Cabernet Franc has a big effect on aroma, and here it piles tobacco leaf atop plums and black cherries. Elderberry, black cherry, and tar open...
2010 Ginkgo Forest Vineyard “Gingko Red” Red Blend David Honig December 9, 2013 Tasting Notes Vanilla, pepper, and chocolate covered cherries are on the nose. Black cherries lead on the palate, with the chocolate following from behind, hand in...
2008 Kennedy Shah Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon David Honig November 25, 2013 Tasting Notes Coffee, fig, and chocolate are on the nose. Blackberries and a bit of red currant lead on the palate, which fills out with mocha on the mid-palate....
What’s in a name? AVAs and wine appellations, from best to worst W. Blake Gray April 15, 2013 Columns, Features, W. Blake Gray 7 Comments The AVA name "Red Mountain" sells a lot of wine in steakhouses. I learned this from master sommelier Thomas Price of Seattle's Metropolitan Grill,...
