Washington State

Wine tasting reports, wine videos, wine reviews and more from Washington State, by James Suckling, wine critic and journalist, and the team at JamesSuckling.com.  The best red wines and white wines from Washington State.

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Buy Now: Washington State Reds
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Buy Now: Washington State Reds

To find a powerful, cellar-worthy and reasonably priced wine from the U.S., most people would probably turn to California, but for even better value at the premium level a better choice might be Washington State.
Our Wine Choice: Latta Syrah Columbia Valley WeatherEye Vineyard Piece 2020
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Our Wine Choice: Latta Syrah Columbia Valley WeatherEye Vineyard Piece 2020

Latta’s newest syrah, the Piece 2020, impressed Associate Editor Claire Nesbitt with its combination of generosity of fruit, freshness and structure – all hallmarks of a great Washington syrah.
Washington Annual Report: Overcoming a Wild Ride
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Washington Annual Report: Overcoming a Wild Ride

It’s been a roller-coaster ride for Washington State grape growers and winemakers since the turn of the decade, with challenge after challenge over the past four years. But top producers are nevertheless making better wines than ever, and the ones we spoke to showed resilience in the face of unpredictability.
Canvasback Winemaker Joseph Czarny on Washington’s 2021 vintage [VIDEO]
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Canvasback Winemaker Joseph Czarny on Washington’s 2021 vintage [VIDEO]

Associate Editor Claire Nesbitt sits down with Canvasback winemaker Joseph Czarny to talk about the 2021 vintage in Washington and how the growing season impacted the fruit and the wines made that year.
Gilles Nicault on Bringing Life to Washington Wines [VIDEO]
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Gilles Nicault on Bringing Life to Washington Wines [VIDEO]

What does it take to make a great wine in Washington? French transplant Gilles Nicault, the director of winemaking for Long Shadows Vintners in Walla Walla, offers his perspective.
QUILCEDA CREEK’S PAUL GOLITZIN ON WASHINGTON 2021s: ‘SURPRISED HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY BECAME’ [VIDEO]
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QUILCEDA CREEK’S PAUL GOLITZIN ON WASHINGTON 2021s: ‘SURPRISED HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY BECAME’ [VIDEO]

Executive Editor Jim Gordon tasted Quilceda Creek’s ripe and generous 2021 Washington wines with owner Paul Golitzin and winemaker Mark Kaigas and you can find out about the quality of the 2021 vintage for red wines in this video.
California’s Under-the-Radar Stars, Washington’s Vibrant 2021s and Coming of Age in Germany: Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 14-20)
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California’s Under-the-Radar Stars, Washington’s Vibrant 2021s and Coming of Age in Germany: Weekly Tasting Report (Feb 14-20)

Our latest Weekly Tasting Report features a few terrific under-the-radar wines from California, a handful of sterling syrahs from Washington and a breathtaking sparkling wine from Germany.
BRENNON LEIGHTON ON THE ‘EXPRESSIVE’ QUALITY OF WASHINGTON SYRAH [VIDEO]
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BRENNON LEIGHTON ON THE ‘EXPRESSIVE’ QUALITY OF WASHINGTON SYRAH [VIDEO]

What gives Washington syrahs their distinctive character? Renowned winemaker Brennon Leighton expounds on their diversity and quality in this interview with Associate Editor Claire Nesbitt.
Washington Annual Report: A Wine Nation Unto Itself
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Washington Annual Report: A Wine Nation Unto Itself

Washington’s best winemakers are as headstrong as they are creative, with many having the ability to make exciting quality wines even under the most difficult conditions.