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It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."
PROSSER -- Construction is expected to start soon on the next phase of what backers say will be the state's premier educational and promotional center for Washington's wines and food products.
GOLDENDALE — A rich red Zinfandel and a crisp, fruity rosé of Sangiovese highlighted a tasting last week of Maryhill wines under $20.
Maryhill Winery, famed for its lofty setting along the Columbia Gorge, offers a large stable of delicious, inexpensive wines.
Craig and Vicki Leuthold, Spokane transplants, opened the winery in 2001. At the time, it was one of 100 wineries in the state, a number that's swelled to more than 600 today.
The Leutholds created a destination winery with a 3,000-square-foot tasting room, a covered arbor, picnic grounds and an adjacent 4,000-seat amphitheater for summer concerts and now draw 75,000 visitors annually.
The winery has grown from producing 4,300 cases from the 1999 vintage to more than 80,000 cases today, making it the state's 15th largest. Earlier this year, it was named 2009 Washington Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest.
2007 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $14 -- Creamy and ripe showing green apples and citrus. Try it with halibut and fresh-squeezed lemon.
2007 Gewürztraminer, Columbia Valley, $13 -- Its flavors include tropical fruit and the trademark grapefruit zest. Try it with a dish featuring curry.
2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $14 -- Inviting peach and citrus flavors, lively and semisweet. It's a great early fall sipper.
2008 rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $14 -- A classic picnic wine for a cold turkey, cranberry and cream cheese sandwich.
2008 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $15 -- Fragrant aromas of jasmine and honey crisp apple flavors. Perfect for a homemade fruit salad.
2006 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $18 -- Spice and black pepper aromas and a rich black currant flavor to match up with smoked turkey.
2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $18 -- Smooth and mellow, showing oak, berries and dark chocolate. Try it with lamb.
2005 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $18 -- Lively and spicy, with cinnamon and black cherries. Goes with lasagna.
2007 Winemaker's Red blend, Columbia Valley, $14 -- A classic Bordeaux blend with boysenberry flavors and smooth oak. Match it with steak.
2006 Zinfandel, Columbia Valley, $22 -- I know the $22 beats my price point, but this is a dandy Zin with big spice and berry flavors, plus caramel and plums. Also a classic for a grilled cheeseburger.
*Bob Woehler has been writing about Pacific Northwest wines since 1978. E-mail him at bwoehler@charter.net or check out his past columns at www.winepressnw.com.
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