Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

With Washington’s wine production doubling in the past decade, it’s no surprise that West Coast wineries have become a huge force as a world-class wine region. Founded in 1983, Columbia Crest has ...

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

Since launching its Grand Estates line of wines about 15 years ago, Columbia Crest has been setting the standard for high-quality, value-priced wines. That trend continues. Columbia Crest, owned by ...

Washington state is the second largest wine-producing state in the country. (California is number one.) Years ago, Washington was third, behind New York, but people there have a habit of coming from ...

Washington wine continues to ascend the ladder of international prestige, reaching another rung this week when Wine Spectator magazine placed a Washington vintage atop its annual list of the world’s ...

Back in the early wine-making days, a small group of wineries made a huge impact on American wines. Most were from California, others were from New York, Oregon and Washington State. One of the oldest ...

Washington’s Horse Heaven Hills region is known for producing bold and seductive wines, and this Columbia Crest H3 Merlot is a perfect expression of that reputation. The Horse Heaven Hills are east of ...

Ahh, the smell of burgers sizzling on the grill, the sound of a cork popping and the gathering of neighbors peering over the backyard fence in hopes of an invitation to dinner. Can it get any better ...