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Two wines from French grapes rooted in WA soil (#Winophiles)

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah – “international varieties” like these are so widely grown we may not think about them as native grapes. Yet, they had to start somewhere, and that place is France. Of the many locations where these native French grapes have put down roots, Washington State seems especially welcoming. Strange, because the […]

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Celebrating WA wine month with family, friends and Syrah

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August is Washington wine month! Actually, it’s one of two Washington wine months. March is the other. When you’ve got this delicious a product, why not celebrate twice a year? What makes Washington wine so yummy? Oh, just the usual suspects: Climate – Long, warm summer days and cool nights lead to ripe fruity flavors

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