Reviews of premium red Bordeaux and Northern Rhone varieties from Washington producers around the state … [Read more...] about Reviews: Spring 2025
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Free Run Juice: The Purest Expression of the Grape
As Washington State wine grows in stature internationally, winemakers continue tweaking techniques, including using ‘free run’ instead of pressed juice … [Read more...] about Free Run Juice: The Purest Expression of the Grape
Sparkling Wines Are Bubbling Up in Washington
As newer generations are drawn to all-occasion sparkling wines, a handful of innovators are carving out strongholds in this growth category … [Read more...] about Sparkling Wines Are Bubbling Up in Washington
Artist Teresa Spellman Gamble’s Groundbreaking Solo Exhibition at Tinte Cellars
Seattle, WA – For decades, Teresa Spellman Gamble’s life was a delicate balancing act – parenting, caring for aging parents, volunteering, and managing the demands of an executive career. Readers may be familiar with Spellman Gamble from Washington Tasting Room Magazine's coverage of Tinte Cellars, of which she is co-founder. The winery venture dovetails with her lifelong … [Read more...] about Artist Teresa Spellman Gamble’s Groundbreaking Solo Exhibition at Tinte Cellars
Best 75 Wines of the Year
Welcome to Washington Tasting Room Magazine's 2024 list of the "Best 75 Wines of the Year" as published in the Winter 2024/2025 print issue. … [Read more...] about Best 75 Wines of the Year
Reviews: The Wines of Lake Chelan
Reviews of Lake Chelan AVA wines from the region’s trailblazers and boutique producers, who are crafting some of the most riveting wines coming out of the state … [Read more...] about Reviews: The Wines of Lake Chelan
Shades Of Wine Country
Artist Julie Peterson paints colorful oil landscapes with a rich palette of vibrant hues … [Read more...] about Shades Of Wine Country
The Intrigue of Grenache
Finicky by nature, this dazzling grape delivers a mighty impact that stands tall on its own … [Read more...] about The Intrigue of Grenache
Reviews: Summer 2024
Washington producers are crafting wines on par with the famous wine regions of Europe. Here's a look at the top picks we reviewed in the Summer 2024 print issue that were inspired by White Burgundy, White Rhone, Super Tuscan, Red Bordeaux, Viognier and Rosé … [Read more...] about Reviews: Summer 2024
Romancing The Clone
The evolution of winegrape clones has become a time of discovery in Washington State, and promises to change the landscape forever … [Read more...] about Romancing The Clone
Reviews: Washington-Grown Grenache
Reviews of 21 releases of Grenache from top Pacific Northwest producers … [Read more...] about Reviews: Washington-Grown Grenache
How To Taste Wine Like A Professional
Being aware of the neurology that dictates how we taste and smell can teach us how to sharpen our wine-tasting senses … [Read more...] about How To Taste Wine Like A Professional
Reviews: Single-Vineyard Designates
We take a deep dive into the study of terroir with reviews of 21 unique vineyard designates, most often called single-vineyard wines. … [Read more...] about Reviews: Single-Vineyard Designates
Reviews: New World Red Bordeaux-Style Wines
In the Fall 2023 print edition we featured 28 Bordeaux-style red wines shown below from Washington State producers. … [Read more...] about Reviews: New World Red Bordeaux-Style Wines
The Beauty of Aging Fine Wine
Experts and connoisseurs debate the age-old mystique behind finely-crafted wines that gain complexity and grandeur with longevity … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Aging Fine Wine
Wine…Is It Natural?
“Natural wine” is a popular buzzword, but what does it actually mean? We dig behind the scenes to bring clarity to this often polarizing topic. … [Read more...] about Wine…Is It Natural?
Reviews: Around the World With Washington Wine
Reviews of seven distinctive categories from select Washington wineries: Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Rosé, Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc … [Read more...] about Reviews: Around the World With Washington Wine
Lake Chelan AVA Spotlight: The Lake Effect
The glacier-kissed soils and moderating “lake effect” create prized wines in the Lake Chelan appellation … [Read more...] about Lake Chelan AVA Spotlight: The Lake Effect
Growing Biodynamically in Washington State
With few biodynamic wineries in the state, will younger buyers help shift the balance? … [Read more...] about Growing Biodynamically in Washington State
Reviews: Southern Rhône-Inspired Wines
As featured in the Spring 2023 print issue of Washington Tasting Room Magazine, here are 21 … [Read more...] about Reviews: Southern Rhône-Inspired Wines
Guardians of the Horse Heaven Hills
Artist Martha Nelson Andrews is co-owner of Coyote Canyon Winery, whose wine label paintings embody the spirited character and history of the vineyards … [Read more...] about Guardians of the Horse Heaven Hills
Stink & Pink: 5 Washed-Rind Cheeses & Rosé Pairings
A primer on funky, washed-rind cheeses that play ohhh-so-nice with Rosé wines … [Read more...] about Stink & Pink: 5 Washed-Rind Cheeses & Rosé Pairings