Wine Recommendations for October 2011; Washington State!

Wine recommendations for October 2011 focus on Washington State. This area has been producing excellent wines at really good prices for a while now. They are not easy to pigeonhole! They have wonderful whites as well as great reds; they even throw a few sparkling wines at us!

Here is a small sample of what they have to offer.

The Whites

Waterbrook Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2010. Nice and refreshing. Notes of pear and apple. A very good value. Score of 88, $11.00. Washington State.

Chateau St. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2010. Spicy, with notes of lime and apple. Score of 88, $13.00 USD. Washington State.

Barnard Griffin Riesling Washington 2010. Notes of apple, lime, and peach. Score of 88, $10.00 USD. Washington State.

Kestrel Chardonnay Yakima Valley Falcon Series Kestrel View Estate Vineyard Old Vine 2009. Notes of quince, lime, and spices. Score of 90, $15.00 USD. Washington State.

aernard Griffin Chardonnay Washington 2010. Notes of herbs, citrus, and pear. Score of 88, $14.00 USD. Washington State.

The Reds

Hogue Syrah Columbia Valley Genesis 2008. Notes of berries and spices. Score of 89, $16.00 USD. Washington State.

Columbia Crest Merlot Horse Heaven Hills H3 2009. Notes of blackberry, tobacco, and cocoa. Score of 89, $15.00 USD. Washington State.

Chateau St. Michelle Syrah Columbia Valley 2008. Notes of plum and currant. Good value! Score of 88, $14.00 USD. Washington State.

Charles Smith Syrah Columbia Valley Boom Boom! 2009. Nicely balanced notes of berries and spice. Score of 88, $15.00 USD. Washington State.

Arbor Crest Merlot Columbia Valley Four Vineyards 2009. Juicy and bright! Notes of berries and currant. Score of 88, $ 16.00 USD. Washington State.

Wine Recommendations for October 2011, Three Cheers for Washington State!

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