Columbia Crest has always had a populist outlookwell-crafted wines at mostly affordable prices. A solid business model has evolved into a beacon, as these wines stubbornly retain their thrifty price ...

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...

This column celebrates the 25th anniversary of Columbia Crest, now Washington state's largest winery, co-located with "sister" winery Chateau Ste-Michelle in Patterson, Wash., about a half-hour ...

Washington’s largest winery made the world’s greatest wine this year, according to Wine Spectator. The world’s largest wine magazine revealed Friday that the No. 1 wine on its annual top 100 list was ...

Merlot is one of the most important Bordeaux varieties along with Cabernet Sauvignon. It's fleshier and ripens earlier than Cabernet, resulting in softer wines with plush tannins and fruit. Bordeaux ...