Washington Vintage Guide
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Singular US Pinot Noir: 20 vineyards where the variety has found a home
The zenith of US Pinot...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Top-rated American sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve
See the best US fizz to see in the new year...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Columbia Valley 2021 vintage report: Top wines under $50
A look at the top value wines of the 2021 vintage...
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Columbia Valley 2021 vintage report: Overview of Washington and Oregon plus top scoring wines
A look at the 2021 vintage in the Columbia Valley which spans Washington and parts of the state of Oregon
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Cadence on Washington’s Red Mountain: Producer profile and vertical tasting
Balance, finesse and elegance from Red Mountain's Cadence...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Give the gift of wine experiences this holiday season
Inspiration for the perfect gift...
By J'nai Gaither Last updated
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Washington State 2020: Vintage report and top-scoring wines
The top wines from Washington's 2020 vintage...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Walla Walla Valley 2020: Vintage review and top wines
12 top-scoring wines from this cool AVA…
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Red Mountain 2020: Vintage review and top wines tasted
10 of the best 2020 wines from Washington State's hottest AVA…
By Clive Pursehouse Published
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Harvest 2023 in the Pacific Northwest: What winemakers are saying
This year's wine harvest is just getting underway in the Pacific Northwest...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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2003 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe yet well structured wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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2003 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
2003 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Very good quality wines with concentration and complexity.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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2004 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
2004 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Dark coloured wines with velvety texture and ripe fruit.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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2007 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
2007 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Grape quality proved impressive, with average soluble sugars and good acid balance.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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2008 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
2008 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Very good vintage for Merlot which coped well with the short growing season.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1985 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1985 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A generally good, but unexciting, vintage.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1985 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1985 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. A moderately successful Merlot vintage with some characterful wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1986 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1986 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A disappointing vintage. Many wines were thin and light.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1986 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1986 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. An unexciting vintage with few wines of any merit.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1987 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1987 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. An unexceptional vintage with average crop size.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1987 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1987 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A variable but generally good vintage.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1988 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1988 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A good vintage producing deeply-coloured wines with plenty of fruit.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1988 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1988 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Bloom and set proceeded on schedule and the vines went into the summer with a good-sized crop.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1989 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1989 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A first-class vintage with ripe, well-balanced wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1989 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1989 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. Perfect conditions in September and October produced an excellent vintage.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1990 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1990 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. One of the warmest vintages on record produced rich, ripe wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1990 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. A year which produced supple and delicious wines with good varietal character.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1991 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1991 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. A difficult harvest produced a number of structured, well-balanced wines.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1991 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. An early frost ultimately reduced the crop by about 50%.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1992 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1992 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. A large, early vintage of reasonable quality - good colour and ripeness.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1992 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon
1992 vintage guide for Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. The hot summer produced a number of fine wines with modest tannins.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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1993 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot
1993 vintage guide for Washington State Merlot. A record crop of good quality.
By Decanter Staff Last updated