Reviewers’ Favorites 2022: Anthony Mueller

With no shortage of fantastic wines coming out of Washington and South Africa, it's tough to choose just five "favorites." So, I’ve actually highlighted an entire group of producers as my...

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USA, Washington State: New and Recent Releases – Part 1

This report focuses on the 2018 and 2019 vintages, with some of the first tasting notes from the troublesome 2020 vintage on the West Coast....

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Reviewers’ Favorites 2021: Anthony Mueller

There is a treasure trove of fantastic wines waiting to be discovered from Washington State and South Africa. While I felt confined to only picking five, this short list rounds...

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USA, Washington State: A First Look at the 2018 Vintage – Part 2

This report marks the end of my “first look” at the 2018 vintage in Washington. I am impressed by the wine quality, which just keeps getting better....

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USA, Washington: 20 Years of Quilceda Creek and the Release of Their 40th Vintage

To celebrate the release of their 40th vintage, Quilceda Creek submitted an interesting 20-year Cabernet Sauvignon retrospective, dating back to 1999....

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USA, Washington: Clearing the Cellar

This small report of nearly 70 producers concludes the last of my deep dives into Washington, a state that has continually shown a dynamic range of quality....

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USA, Washington State: Christophe Baron – Rhône in the Stones of Walla Walla

This report focuses on Christophe Baron, who makes some of the most recognizable and sought-after wines currently coming out of Washington State....

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USA, Washington State: 2017 On Top – Part 1

The 2017 vintage came out on top and is the best vintage of the last few years, with overall quality superior to the 2015 vintage and surpassing the 2016 vintage....

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