Top 100 Washington Wines for '07

They Missed my favorite Buty wine. Beast Cabernet of the Stones. (Walla Walla)....I put it at #1.

"There are now more than 530 bonded wineries in the state."

That's 80 more than last year!

I've tried a surprisingly few on Paul's list. Odd, since I do a lot of local tastings. OTOH, though I live in Washington I tend prefer French and Italian wines.

1. Betz Family 2005 La Serenne Syrah ()

This is one I actually tasted at Paul's home, along with three other '05 Betz syrah releases. I loved this wine. It's sourced entirely from Boushey Vineyard grapes.

1. Abeja 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon ()

World-rockin'! I've got one bottle of the '03 left, but recently picked up a case of the '04. Just happened to luck out by calling the winery when they released the last few cases.

JJ

I bought 3 types of Abeja when in Walla Walla this past summer. Beekeeper Cab, Cab and Cab Reserve.

I have only tried the Beekeeper and it was awesome and very moderate in price for the quality. At $20 bottle I think.

The others I have not tried yet as I only got 3 of each was told to hold for a few years.

Abeja was Excellent however.

Another I found excellent was a new winery A. Maurice., K Vintners had several excellent.

I went to many a winery if I could get in to them. I was in Walla Walla for

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Interesting!

1. Columbia Crest 2006 "Two Vines" Riesling ()

Two Vines is their 'mass market wine. I'll have to see if I agree.

Also

1. Willow Crest 2005 Cabernet Franc ()

Because I like Willow Crest, and I like Cabernet Franc, it's worth trying.