An expert's guide to Washington, Oregon and California wines by a certified sommelier..

Owen Bargreen is dedicated to gaining a better appreciation and understanding of Washington, Oregon and California wines and wineries. While there is a special focus on Washington wines, other domestic and international wines and wineries are reviewed and featured. I write about wines that inspire me that I hope inspire you as well.
 

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View fullsize A few days back I decided to open an older 2009 Red Wine by @quilcedacreek and man, were we all in for a treat. The structure was going very strong as a dense core of black fruits and dark chocolate greeted us. These Red Wines (now ‘CVR’)
View fullsize Proper celebration last night at Seattle’s great new restaurant 84 Yesler. Both wines truly singing 🍾🍷🔥
View fullsize Friends, It is my great honor to announce that I’ll be joining Vinous as their Washington editor. I’m thrilled to be a part of their illustrious team and will be writing about Washington wines, as well as overlooked areas around the US, i
View fullsize Wow factor 2017 GOK by Cayuse. The texture and flavor range are downright scintillating. Even so young this is right in its sweet spot 🍷🔥
View fullsize Gorgeous new wines by Caliza, feature in bio 👆🍷🔥
View fullsize Blown away with this new Grenache by Elizabeth Bourcier. This thing screams stony terroir. It’s big, bold and downright sexy Grenache 🍷🔥
View fullsize 2012 Brunello seems to be peaking right now. This effort is just singing 🇮🇹
View fullsize Aaron Pott is crafting some of the most exciting wines in Napa. These terroir-driven wines by @fe_wines are just glorious 2018s that beautifully showcase Spring Mountain, feature in bio 👆🍷
View fullsize Great time talking football and wine with NFL legend Damon Huard at his Passing Time release party. 2018 reds massively impressive and that new 2019 Chardonnay is truly one of the finest in the state 🍷🔥
View fullsize As we pay homage to Bastille Day we share one of the greats from the southern Rhone. This ‘00 Beaucastel didn’t disappoint although it needed to be consumed rather quickly due to its age. What a brilliant wine, feature in bio👆 🍷🔥
View fullsize 2018 Realm ‘The Bard’ En Mag. Delicious black and blue fruit driven journey with asphalt and herbal undertones. We all really enjoyed this celebrating time somewhat back to normal. What a killer party wine 🍷🎊
View fullsize A few weeks back I opened a 1989 Suduiraut with friends. It had lost some freshness and length but had beautiful toffee, orange marmalade and roasted pineapple tones 🇫🇷

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