John Mariani writes wine for Bloomberg. I think this piece by him is way off base:
He mentions just a few higher-priced Washington reds and finds them one-dimensional, too big, and too hot (alcohol too high). My inference (perhaps he didn't quite mean this) was that he dismissed all WA reds with a broad brush.
Hmm.
I have had so many great WA red wines. They are nuanced, deep, not too alcoholic, and a great value compared to the CA or French wines which Mariani probably prefers. I've never thought much of Woodward Canyon's wines--every time I try them I come away underwhelmed. And for Mariani to refrain from mentioning some of Charles Smith's greater wines, while making an offhand reference to his $10 Riesling, is the height of ignorance, as Smith's top-end wines are outstanding. And why no mention of Cayuse or Quilceda Creek wines? It's almost as if this guy was hired to do a hatchet job on WA wines. No one who understands good wine could fairly write what this guy wrote.
Keep drinking WA wines! Maybe if the arrogant outsiders stay away for a little longer, we can continue enjoying great wines at lower prices!
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