The Perfect Climate, First Hand
When it comes to the art of wine, Washington State certainly knows its "terroir" - that's the combination of soil, climate and geography that makes all wines distinct from each other. Just ask the critics! Ideal soils, extensive sunlight and warm days with cool nights, mean we produce some of the best wines in the world. Simply enjoy a glass of Washington wine wherever you are, or visit Washington wine country for a great experience.
Washington Wine News
Fourteen Washington Wines featured in San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 of 2009
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12.9.2009San Francisco Chronicle wine editor Jon Bonné included 14 wines from Washington State in his annual Top 100 wines of the year column. This non-ranked list focused on wines from the West Coast, with special attention to wines priced $30 or less. Bonné is especially complimentary to Washington’s production of Riesling, saying it “has rarely been better”. Furthermore, Washington Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet-based blends received 8 of the 22 spots on the list of the best Cabernets released in 2009.
Washington State shines in Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 list
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12.1.2009Washington State wines made an impressive showing in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines of 2009, with 11 spots on the list. The editors of Wine Enthusiast compose the list based on several criteria, giving special focus to wines with a high quality-to-price ratio. Despite being a relatively small producer in the global wine market, Washington State managed to capture over 10% of the top wines of the year.
Washington Wine wins number one spot on Wine Spectator's Top 100
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11.20.2009Wine Spectator’s prestigious Top 100, a list of the best wines of the year from around the world, has awarded a Washington State wine the number one spot for the first time. Washington State also received more spots on the list than in any year past. In total, nine wines from Washington made the Top 100.
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar continues string of praise for Washington wines
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11.12.2009In the latest issue of his bi-monthly journal, International Wine Cellar, influential critic Stephen Tanzer awards 138 Washington State wines scores of 90 points or better. Tanzer also remarks on the outstanding overall quality of recent vintages from Washington. Tanzer is well known for his fierce objectivity and tempered prose, which makes his generous praise for Washington State wines all the more remarkable.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate continues praise of Washington State wines
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10.30.2009In its latest issue, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - an influential bi-monthly newsletter of wine reviews - awarded ratings of 90 points or better to 338 Washington State wines, up from 277 wines last year.
Tickets now on sale!
Washington's annual food & wine celebration returns March 27-28, 2010.
Map Your Own Wine Itinerary - Maps, directions, amenities. Tools to get your trip to wine country started. Save plans for later and share them with friends.
Find Winery & Grower Profiles - Washington has over 600 wineries and well over 30,000 acres of wine grapes. Learn more about your favorite Washington wine makers.
Spotlight Washington Winery
Martinez & Martinez Winery
The Martinez Family has farmed wine grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA for almost 30 years. In 2005 they ventured out to produce wine from some of the AVA's top vineyards, including their own; Martinez Vineyard.
Washington Wine Events
- Sip of Snoqualmie Winemaker Dinners
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- February 25, 2010 - March 4, 2010
- Location: Woodinville, Bellevue, Snoqualmie
Dine with outstanding local winemakers and gourmet chefs as they share their inspiration and passion for fine wine and food. Proceeds benefit Encompass, a local non-profit dedicated to empowering...
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