 Karen MacNeil notes that the red wines of Washington, especially the Cabernets and Merlots, often exhibited lush texture with very concentrated berry flavors reminiscent of the wild fruit found in the Pacific Northwest such as blackberries, boysenberries, cherries and raspberries.The state is often described as combining New World fruit with Old World style.Paul Gregutt, wine writer for "The Seattle Times" and "Wine Enthusiast" describes Washington wines as maintaining strong purity and typicity of varietal flavors with firm, ripe tannins and bright acidity.