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Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 off the coast of California. Among the 88 passengers and crew who perished was one of the most cherished people in the Northwest wine industry: Tom Stockley, the longtime wine columnist for The Seattle Times.
Consumers still love their Washington wines but have adjusted their palates to match their pocketbooks.
As the Great Depression showed, folks drink in good times and in bad. And that was when alcoholic beverages were illegal.
Unlike some magazines, there's no charge to enter the annual Wine Press Northwest wine list competition.
I hate to be prejudiced when it comes to a judging, but the first six years of the Best Northwest Wine Lists competition compelled me to save the best for last this time.
There wasn't nearly as much intrigue or satisfaction back in 1999 when we began evaluating wine lists for Northwest content.
Record scores and record crops mean there is more wonderful Northwest wine worthy of being poured.
If wine lists are any indication, Northwest wineries are gaining momentum with restaurateurs and consumers.
It's an exciting time to be in the Pacific Northwest, especially if you love food and wine.
