Tag Archives: Columbia Valley AVA

Northwest White Wines of 2010

December 15, 2010

I’ve been reading through many of my tasting notes on northwest white wines as the year comes to an end. My first full year in Oregon I tasted a lot of wines and had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. Hopefully in the coming year I will have ample opportunity to visit even more tasting rooms in the Northwest. Continue reading →

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Ubiquitous Piece on Thanksgiving Wine Picks

November 21, 2010

As expected, everyone is bustling to get their articles about the best wines for Thanksgiving written. I maintain my philosophy that having multiple bottles of wine available for all your guests is the best (and sometimes easiest!) policy. Why take on the stress that is finding the Holy Grail of turkey day wines? Continue reading →

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Finding a Niche for Sauvignon Blanc in Washington

November 10, 2010

I should start by saying that Sauvignon Blanc is one of my absolutely favorite white varieties, especially in the summer time. Perhaps then, it was the blustery wine and bone-chilling rain that kept me from loving the two bottles of Washington Sauvignon Blanc I picked up tonight at my local Trader Joe’s. Or perhaps it’s just not yet found it’s place in the Columbia Valley yet. Continue reading →

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