Top Ten WA Reds <$15

[stevebody]

Bucko,

With the exception of the Covey Run, a hearty second to everything on the list! The Snoq Cab-Merlot is, IMHO, the best C-M out of WA every year. It would be completely plausible in a Bordeaux bottle (Except that it would taste too good) and clearly shows that the C-Ms don't necessarily have to be warm/fuzzy couch potato wines.

The Hogue Genesis Merlot is the first bottle of Hogue wine I've ever deliberately recommended to a customer since I started selling wine. I love that lively, kaqzzy profile and bright acidity.

I'd just add the Cavatappi Red Table Wine and the Barnard-Griffin Syrah to the list. The B-G especially is a stunning surprise and delight.

Steve