Score | price 90 | $15 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 1999 With its new oak and flavors of ripe blueberry and plum, this red is seductive and accessible.
90 | $14 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Columbia Valley Grand Estates 2000 A creamy Chard from the state’s largest producer. Or try the Merlot Grand Estates.
88 | $12 Barnard Griffin Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2001 Tired of heavy, oaky whites? This juicy sipper offers apple and floral notes. Great as an aperitif.
88 | $16 Hogue Merlot Columbia Valley Genesis 1999 Hogue’s Genesis line is a step up in structure and depth. This merlot can stand up to richer meat dishes.
88 | $11 Snoqualmie Syrah Columbia Valley 2000 Syrah may be the next big success from Washington. This one is ripe with plum, berry and sweet spice flavors.
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