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    Trader Joe's Reserve Wahluke Slope Cabernet - A Vanilla Bomb

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 1, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Trader Joe's Reserve Columbia Valley Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon - A Vanilla Bomb

    If you like your Cabernet extra oaky, this is the wine for you, the Trader Joe's Reserve Columbia Valley Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 189. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington. No other info is given on how the wine is made or the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Trader Joe's, Wahluke Slope, Washington

    g3 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gorgeous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 4, 2020 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    g3 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gorgeous

    Seriously delicious Cab from Washington State, the Goose Ridge g3 Cabernet Sauvignon. Bulk Buy! 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Malbec from Goose Ridge Estate vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Washington. The wine was aged for 16 month in oak, 30% of which was … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

    Seven Falls Rapids Red - A Really Good Red Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Seven Falls Rapids Red - A Really Good Red Blend

    More delicious wine from the Wahluke Slope, the Seven Falls Rapids Red. 59% Syrah, 35% Merlot and 6% Cinsaut from the Mrachek, King Fuji, Jones, TC and Mattawa vineyards in the Wahluke Slope of the Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine was aged in a combination of new and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Red Blends, Wahluke Slope, Washington

    Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Red For The Win!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 15, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Red For The Win!

    Bulk Buy! The Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux, a favorite $10 red blend. A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Malbec and other red varietals from Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. The wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for around 22 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Red Blends, Washington

    Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon – Legitimately Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2020 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon – Legitimately Tasty

    The Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon from winemaker Josh Phelps and Grounded Wine Co. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Malbec and 1% Merlot the Kiona Vineyard in Red Mountain plus two vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills of the Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is aged in 30% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

    Crestwood Barrel Riesling - Sweet and Simple

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Crestwood Barrel Riesling - Sweet and Simple

    A solid six dollar Riesling from Aldi for those that like them on the sweeter side, the Crestwood Barrel Riesling. Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Riesling, Washington

    Seven Falls Wahluke Slope Merlot - Coffee and Chocolate

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 8, 2020 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Seven Falls Wahluke Slope Merlot - Coffee and Chocolate

    A Washington State Merlot for Cab lovers, the Seven Falls Wahluke Slope Merlot. 100% Merlot from the Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak and has 6 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Merlot, Wahluke Slope, Washington

    Tamarack Cellars Firehouse White Blend – A Rescue From Boring Whites

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 25, 2020 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Tamarack Cellars Firehouse White Blend – A Rescue From Boring Whites

    Pinot Gris with just the right amount of Chardonnay, the Tamarack Cellars Firehouse White. A white blend of 80% Pinot Gris and 20% Chardonnay from Columbia Valley, Washington. The Pinot Gris is made in 100% stainless steel while 20% of the Chardonnay sees time in older … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Pinot Gris, Washington, White Blends

    The Burn Borne of Fire Cabernet Sauvignon – Ablaze With Flavor

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 21, 2020 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    The Burn Borne of Fire Cabernet Sauvignon – Ablaze With Flavor

    Our latest Costco find, the Burn Borne of Fire Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Chapman Creek vineyard in the proposed "The Burn" AVA in the Columbia Valley of Washington. The wine was aged in large format, lightly toasted … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Highly Recommended, Washington

    Columbia Crest H3 Merlot – The Right Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 23, 2020 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    Columbia Crest H3 Merlot – The Right Stuff

    Crowd-pleasing Merlot from the Horse Heaven Hills in Washington State, the Columbia Crest H3 Merlot. 100% Merlot from vineyards in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington State. The wine was aged 15 months in French and American oak, 34% new and 66% older … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Merlot, Washington

    Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend - Oak So Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 10, 2020 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend - Oak So Good

    A wonderfully good wine from Washington that is available at Costco, the Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend. Bulk Buy! A red blend of 54% Syrah, 27% Merlot, 7% Malbec, 4% Grenache, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cinsault, 1% Barbera and 1% Mourvedre … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Red Blends, Washington

    Insider Deal! Washington Wine from Waterbrook for the Win

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 20, 2019 Last Updated: January 14, 2022

    Insider Deal! Washington Wine from Waterbrook for the Win

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Two fantastic wines from Washington State for one low price, the Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon and Waterbrook Malbec! Grab our latest … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Insider Deals, Malbec, Washington

    Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon - A Very Worthy Experiment in Winemaking

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 18, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon - A Very Worthy Experiment in Winemaking

    The smooth and savory Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc from Columbia Valley, Washington. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Highly Recommended, Washington

    Cameron Hughes Yakima Valley Petit Verdot – Quite the Steal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2019 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Cameron Hughes Yakima Valley Petit Verdot – Quite the Steal

    A 100% Petit Verdot at an amazing price, the Cameron Hughes Yakima Valley Petit Verdot Lot 638. 100% Petit Verdot from a single vineyard in Red Mountain, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for an unspecified amount of time. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Petit Verdot, Washington, Washington - Yakima Valley

    Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon - Juicy, Dusty and Darn Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2019 Last Updated: May 19, 2021

    Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon - Juicy, Dusty and Darn Good

    Another vintage, another winner! The Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills H3 Cabernet Sauvignon. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 1% other red varietals from Horse Heaven Hills Vineyards, Columbia Valley, Washington. 90% of the wine spent 12 months in a combination of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Highly Recommended, Washington

    Eroica Riesling - Masterful

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 14, 2019 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Eroica Riesling - Masterful

    A mouthwatering symphony of textures and flavors, the Eroica Riesling. Widely available, including at Costco. 100% Riesling from Columbia Valley, Washington. 64% comes from the Evergreen vineyard in the Ancient Lakes AVA with the rest from the Viewcrest and Jacona … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Riesling, Thanksgiving, Washington

    Collusion Red Wine - On The Up And Up

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 28, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Collusion Red Wine - On The Up And Up

    No special investigative skills needed to see that this is an honestly good red blend from the Columbia Valley, the Collusion Red Wine from Josh Phelps and Grounded Wine Co. 43% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec and 4% Syrah from Horse Heaven Hills and Red … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Washington

    Canoe Ridge The Explorer Red Blend - Quite The Discovery

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 2, 2018 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Canoe Ridge The Explorer Red Blend - Quite The Discovery

    A big, full-bodied, voluptuous delight! The Canoe Ridge The Explorer Red Blend. 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the Alder Ridge (40%), Canoe Ridge Vineyard (30%) and The Beches Vineyard at Wallula Gap (30%) in Horse Heaven Hills, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Washington

    Mercer Horse Heaven Hills Malbec - Lots To Love

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 10, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Mercer Horse Heaven Hills Malbec - Lots To Love

    Loaded with good flavors, the Mercer Horse Heaven Hills Malbec is a great example of what Washington State can do with this variety. 78% Malbec and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spice Cabinet Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine was … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Malbec, Washington

    Intrinsic Red Blend - Truly Bold

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 3, 2018 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

    Intrinsic Red Blend - Truly Bold

    Uniquely made and extremely tasty, the Intrinsic Red Blend. 52% Cabernet Franc, 44% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot from vineyards throughout the Horse Heaven Hills in Columbia Valley, Washington. 10% of the wine was fermented in concrete tanks and 50% of the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Washington

    Locations WA Washington Red Wine - A-OK!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 31, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Locations WA Washington Red - A-OK

    Another unusual and extremely tasty blend from Dave Phinney, the Locations WA. A blend of Syrah, Merlot and Petite Sirah from vineyards throughout Washington. The wine spends 10 months in French and American oak barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Red Blends, Washington

    Free Public Rosé Wine - Uncannily Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 13, 2018 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Free Public Rosé Wine - Uncannily Good

    Tasty and extremely convenient, the Free Public Rosé wine in a can is sure to please. The Free Public Rosé canned wine is mostly Syrah with a small amount of Pinot Gris from Columbia Valley, Washington. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Canned Wine, Rosé, Washington

    Cameron Hughes Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 613 - Tannic and Tasty!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 18, 2018 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Cameron Hughes Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 613 - Tannic and Tasty!

    More deliciously discounted wine from the tiny Red Mountain AVA in Washington thanks to Cameron Hughes! Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington. The wine is aged for 28 months in 60% new oak. Just 750 cases produced. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Deals, Saturday Splurge, Washington, Washington - Yakima Valley

    Waterbrook Melange - A Real Red Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 11, 2018 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Waterbrook Melange - A Real Red Blend

    Another great example of the amazing value to be found in Washington wine for right around $10. 45% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Sangiovese, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Syrah, 3% Zinfandel and 1% Tempranillo from vineyards throughout Columbia Valley, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Washington

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