Washington wines rank among best for value

Nine wallet-friendly Washington wines – one red, eight whites – have been named among the Top World Values by Wine Spectator magazine.

The upcoming Oct. 15 issue highlights 100 recently ranked wines from around the world that cost $15 or less and enjoy scores of 85 points or above.

The wines, along with their price and Wine Spectator score, are:

The Magnificent Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Steak House 2010 – $10, 87 points

Seven Falls Chardonnay Wahluke Slope 2011 – $15, 90 points

Barnard Griffin Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2011 – $14, 89 points

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley Dry 2012 – $10, 88 points

Snoqualmie Riesling Columbia Valley Winemaker’s Select 2012 – $8, 88 points

Stonecap Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2011 – $10, 88 points

Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2012 – $11, 87 points

Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Columbia Valley 2012 – $11, 85 points

Columbia Crest Riesling Washington Two Vines 2012 – $8, 85 points

For more information, visit www.winespectator.com