This unusual but traditional Burgundian blend of Gamay (52%) and Pinot Noir (48%) is known as "passe-tout-grains," hence the name "PTG." Owners Michael Dinn and Heidi Noble focus on food-friendly wines, and this red fits their strategy perfectly. It opens with aromas of fresh boysenberry juice, milk chocolate, Bing cherry and forest floor. On the palate, it offers huge flavors … [Read more...] about JoieFarm 2011 PTG, Okanagan Valley, $24
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Waterbrook Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $11
Best Buy! Walla Walla's Waterbrook has long been known for producing high-quality, value-minded wines, and this continues under Precept Wine's ownership. This bright, delicious Sauvignon Blanc opens with aromas of apple, slate and lemon, followed by flavors of lime, sweet herbs and apple. It has a touch of residual sugar and should pair nicely with salmon, fish and chips, … [Read more...] about Waterbrook Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $11
Raptor Ridge Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $25
Kentucky native Scott Shull is the owner/winemaker at this Newberg, Ore., winery and next year will celebrate his 20th vintage at Raptor Ridge. This delicious Pinot Noir opens with aromas of fresh cherry, tarragon, saddle leather and black truffle, followed by flavors of red plum, mushroom and rhubarb. Pair this with sirloin, smoked salmon or wild mushroom ravioli. Rating: … [Read more...] about Raptor Ridge Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $25
Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans
Note: This is the second in a four-part series on Northwest Pinot Gris. CALDWELL, Idaho - Riesling and white Rhône varieties thrive in the high-elevation, long-season viticulture of Idaho's Snake River Valley, but two of the state's largest wineries have proven Pinot Gris can succeed at 2,800 feet. And this spring, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards in the Eagle Foothills north of … [Read more...] about Idaho’s high-elevation Pinot Gris produces awards, fans