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Maybe I’d hate to see that tiny little plot of odd vines uprooted to make room for more really excellent Merlot. The preservation of the good of a few over achieving the best good of the many? Maybe, but Americans long ago decided that diversity is good for everyone.

Airfield Estate: Miller Keeps Climbing in Washington State

Kristina Anderson

Wine Spotlight

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This is the fifth and final chapter in Kristina Anderson’s series on young, innovative “winentrepreneurs” for Palate Press. There is...

Spokane: Washington’s Hidden Gem

Ben Simons

Features Wine Spotlight

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The coffee finally started kicking in somewhere around the outskirts of Spokane. I had just spent the previous five days on a non-stop tour of wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, then moved on to the Yakima Valley in Washington, followed by the Wine Bloggers’ Conference in Walla Walla. The only thing keeping my sleep deprived body going was a large cup of my favorite stimulant.

Palate Press Wine of the Week – 2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill

Palate Press

Wine Reviews

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The Harrison Hill was the top of the heap for me in our DeLille tasting (with the Doyenne and Chaleur Blanc close behind). Big and dark and tannic and complex, with a finish that lasted well into each next taste. A bit pricey at $75 a bottle, but this one I think is worth it. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.

2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill – Yakima Valley, WA

R.J. Hilgers

Wine Reviews

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The Harrison Hill was the top of the heap for me in our DeLille tasting (with the Doyenne and Chaleur Blanc close behind). Big and dark and tannic and complex, with a finish that lasted well into each next taste. A bit pricey at $75 a bottle, but this one I think is worth it. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.

2006 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Syrah – Yakima Valley, WA

R.J. Hilgers

Wine Reviews

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Just recently had the '06 Doyenne Syrah and thought it was great. In comparison to the AIX (link!), this one is just a touch more drinkable, mostly because of the increased acidity. Again, a big Syrah from Doyenne, with broad mouthfeel and long, lingering finish. Well worth a try if you haven't had it already. Read more on RJ's Wine Blog.

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Palate Press Wine of the Week – 2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill

2007 DeLille Cellars Harrison Hill – Yakima Valley, WA

2006 DeLille Cellars Doyenne Syrah – Yakima Valley, WA

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