Tasting Highlights: Washington Reds

The state's Cabernets, Merlots and Syrahs are better than ever

By Harvey Steiman
Posted: Monday, July 09, 2007

These reds demonstrate just how much Washington state has achieved in recent vintages. They represent what the state does best with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the new darling grape, Syrah. The producers.....

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