Mercer Row

Something else comes from Washington State besides apples—grapes that are expertly used by two Washington State farming families, Hogue and Mercer. From these, comes the great 2007 Mercer Estates Yakima Valley Riesling from Hogue Cellars.

Some American wine drinkers are familiar with Hogue Cellars, the second largest winery in Washington State. The Mercers, who settled in the state in 1886, are less well known, but have been farming grapes since the 1970s.

Recently, members of the Hogue and Mercer families, along with winemaker David Forsyth, presented their second vintage of Mercer Estates wines. This includes a fruit-filled 2007 pinot gris.

So if you want a taste of Washington State without traveling there, try their Mercer Estates wines!