Summer’s Best Rosés
Natives of the Mediterranean basin have worshipped the restorative powers of rosé for decades. They know that the best way to refresh is a glass of something that transforms the light and warmth of the...
View ArticleSeason-Changing Wines
With fall approaching, you may start reaching not only for a sweater in the evening, but for a different wine as well. Our editors select five wines that illustrate the variety of tastes and textures...
View ArticleWines for Watching the Oscars, from the Red Carpet to the After-Party
As far as awards ceremonies go, we love the Oscars because it gives us an excuse to dress up and entertain. Here are the wines we recommend spending the evening with, whether you’re just tuning in to...
View ArticleExplore the Diversity of Washington State Wines
What defines Washington State wine? That’s the question the state has been trying to answer as it grows from its infancy—most vineyards have been planted in the last 40 years—into its adolescence as a...
View ArticleIs Cabernet Sauvignon Washington’s Premier Grape?
Washington State wine is perhaps best known for its diversity. There are more than 70 grape varieties planted here, but one variety seems to be separating itself from the crowd: Cabernet Sauvignon....
View ArticleThe Diversity of Washington Wine
Washington grows grape varieties ranging from Aglianico to Zinfandel. Still, a connective thread runs through the state’s wines. In general, these wines bring together a New World ripeness of flavor...
View ArticleAn Armchair Traveler’s Guide to Washington State Wine Country
When people think of Washington State, they often think of ever-soggy Seattle. In fact, most of Washington’s winegrowing regions are east of the Cascade Mountain range, in arid and semi-arid desert...
View ArticleSlow Wine, Explained
As a young man, Paul Beveridge developed a deep affinity for Slow Food, an international movement that aspires to preserve simple, traditional ways of living and eating. In 1990, he and his wife even...
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