In March, Clive Pursehouse, the North American Editor of Decanter, reviewed approximately 150 wines, yielding some standout selections. His extensive tastings included backing up the napa correspondent at Heitz Cellars and assisting the Sonoma correspondent during a day of tasting with top producers. He described March as an exciting month due to its designation as Washington wine month and attended the Taste Washington event in Seattle, discovering several new names for readers to follow.
Pursehouse’s reviews notably highlighted exceptional wines from Oregon and Washington, along with a few notable California selections and a single wildcard from a virtual tasting in Bolgheri. He suggests that wine enthusiasts keep an eye out for these gems as the season progresses.
Readers can find a complete list of wines sampled, alongside reviews and scores for Clive’s selections from his March tastings, on Decanter’s wine review database. For further insights, the weekly US newsletter offers additional coverage and updates in the wine industry.
For more details, check out Clive’s top-picked wines: