Washington Abides

Winemakers navigate the challenging 2020 vintage and find promise in 2021

Figgins' estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA
Figgins’ estate vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley yielded one of the top reds from the difficult 2020 vintage. (Richard Duval)

Despite the heat of the past few vintages, Washington's wines from 2019, 2020 and 2021 are all worth exploring, with many high quality bottlings and good values to be found from across Yakima Valley, Walla Walla Valley, Red Mountain and beyond. Nearly 325 wines were tasted over the past year for this report, with standout bottles of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay from Quilceda Creek, Cayuse, DeLille and more. Read the full report for details on the latest vintages, plus scores and tasting notes for top wines and good values!

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