7 Incredible Red Wines From Washington to Buy Now
Washington can trace its earliest winemaking roots to 1860, when German and Italian immigrants first planted grapes. Today, it is the second-largest wine-producing state in North America. Unlike other regions that have a reputation for one style of wine, Washington offers a wide range of varieties to satisfy any oenophile’s cravings, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
Wine Spectator’s 2025 Wine value of the Year
Wine Spectator’s editors’ top pick is Bodegas Muga’s 2021 Rioja Reserva from Jorge Ordonez! Muga Reserva Unfiltered is Muga's flagship wine, and the only red wine they produce vintage over vintage. This is one of Rioja's most consistent cuvées qualitatively, as Muga declassifies all of their top vineyards
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Andrew Quady — 50 Years of Sweet Success
It’s been a heady and exciting voyage for Quady Winery, the first American winery to tack into port with a sweet Zinfandel-based take on the famous Portuguese staple in 1975. Andrew Quady graduated from UC Davis in 1973 with a master’s degree in food science and a specialty in wine.

