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The Best Washington Wine - The 2021 Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Washington wine tends to fly under the radar of the average winelover, but the state is doing some exciting things with both red and white varieties. It is also the second largest producer of wine in the United States.

The Best Washington Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Riesling, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are almost universally lovely from this region. It doesn't end there; however, thanks to the unique conditions just about every variety thrives. We've recently been extremely impressed with Malbec and Syrah on the red side as well as white varieties like Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

Columbia Valley covers 99% of the vineyard area in the state of Washington and offers a fascinating study in what wine geeks like to call "terroir". Terroir is a French term associated with wine that means a "sense of place". It essentially refers to the special conditions of a specific place. These conditions can include climate, soil type, and even unique plant characteristics.

In the Columbia Valley the terroir includes conditions like 300 days of sunshine a year and a desert-like annual rainfall of just 6–10 inches. (This is due to the rain shadow effect from the Cascade Mountains.) The area also boasts a 40 degree diurnal shift, which is the difference between daytime and night time temperatures. Large differences in daytime and nighttime temperatures are wonderful for growing grapes.

Columbia Valley also has extremely unique soil types caused by the Missoula Floods during the Ice Age 20,000 years ago. These soils allow vines to thrive and also impart unique mineral characteristics to the grapes.

Read on for our list of The Best Washington Wine Under $20!

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Trader Joe’s Reserve Wahluke Slope Cabernet – A Vanilla Bomb

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: September 1, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

Published: September 1, 2020 Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Trader Joe's, Wahluke Slope

g3 Cabernet Sauvignon – Gorgeous

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 14, 2020

g3 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gorgeous

Seriously delicious Cab from Washington State, the Goose Ridge g3 Cabernet Sauvignon. Bulk Buy! 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and … [Read more...]

Published: August 4, 2020 Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Seven Falls Rapids Red – A Really Good Red Blend

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: June 24, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

Published: June 24, 2020 Filed Under: Red Blends, Wahluke Slope

Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Red For The Win!

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: May 18, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

Published: May 15, 2020 Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Red Blends, Washington

Collusion Cabernet Sauvignon – Legitimately Tasty

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: May 5, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

Published: May 5, 2020 Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Crestwood Barrel Riesling – Sweet and Simple

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: April 13, 2020

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 … [Read more...]

Published: April 13, 2020 Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, Riesling, Washington

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