# Awards

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Silver Medal winner - Northwest Wine Festival


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Bronze Medal - San Diego National Wine Competition


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Silver - Hearts Desire Wine Judging, 1994


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International Eastern Wine Fair, Bronze Medal


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Western Washington State Fair, Bronze Medal


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"Wine Spectator" Spectator Selection, 88 rating


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Gold Medal, Newport Wine and Seafood Festival


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Silver Medal - Taster's Guild Wine Comp.


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Double Gold - Taster's Guild Wine Competition


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Wine Spectator - "Spectator Selection" 88 rating


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Wine Spectator - One of top 10 U.S. red wine value


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Northwest Palate-Highly recommended, 89 rating


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Wine Spectator-Spectator selection, 89 rating


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"Wine Enthusiast"- Recommended, 87 rating


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Silver Medal - American Wine Competition


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Gold Medal - Western Washington State Fair


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11 Silver Medals, inc S.Francisco,Dallas, Atlanta


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According to Robert Parker"America's Best Semillon


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Brand new vintage,has not entered competitions yet


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Silver-Indianna State Fair Intl. Wine Competition


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"Merit" - American Wine Competition; Chicago


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Oyster Award - Pacific N.W. Oyster Wine Comp.


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Bronze-Indiana State Fair Intl. Competition


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Silver & Best Buy Award-American Wine Comp.-NY


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"Consumer Choice Award"-Spokane Wine Festival


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Silver-Intl. Eastern Wine Competition,New York


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Silver Medal-Wine & Spirits Magazine, Feb. 1994


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Silver Medal-Central WA State Fair - 1992


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"Best Wine of Show"-Woodinville Wine Fest-1991


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Wine Spectator - Spectator Selection-89 rating


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Dan Berger- Top 3 Rieslings in Washington


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Tom Stockley of Worden,WA-Gewurztraminer King


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Dan Berger-LA Times-Top Producers in Washington


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6 Gold Medals-Brook Tish Wine-Wine of the Year


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Silver Medal-Central Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal-San Diego National Wine Competition


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Silver Medal - Central Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal - San Diego National Wine Competition


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Spokane Enological Lemberger-best overall Lemberg


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Wine Advocate,Robert Parker Jr., rated 89 Dec.1993


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One of Seven U.S.Sauvignon Blancs recommended as


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Gold Medal-Tasters Guild Intl. Wine Comp, May 1992


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Silver Medal - World Wine Championships, Aug 1992


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One of 21 U.S. Chardonnays recommended in "Best


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Gold Medal - New World Intl. Wine Comp., Feb. 1994


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Rated #1 in Top 10 American Merlots:Richard Nalley


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Plantinum Medal-World Wine Championships,Aug 1992


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Gold Medal-Tasters Guild Intl Wine Comp, May 1992


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Gold Medal-Central Washington State Fair,June 1992


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Bronze Medal - Western Washington State Fair


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Bronze Medal - Pacific NW Enological Society


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Bronze Medal - Central Washington State Fair


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Gold Medal - Central Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal - Intl. Eastern Wine Competition


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Silver Medal - Central Washington Wine Fair


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Silver Medal - Pacific NW Enological Society


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Wine Spectator Magazine - rated 86 points


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Wine and Spirits National Wine Competition


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Wine & Spirits National Wine Competition


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"Best of show" Walt Disney World Invitl.,Jan 1992


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Grand Prize - Enological Society of the Pacific NW


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Wine&Spirits-88 pts.Highest rated Merlot in Feb.94


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Rest Wine-Exceptional value-Best WA Merlot


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Exceptional Quality - Exceptional Value at


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Platinum Medal - America Wine Competition


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Wine Spectator - 91 points - highly recommended


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Wine Spectator-Selection of the month -90 pts.


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Wine Spectator list of top 100 wines of 1992


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Wine Spectator-Cover Story-Best of Washington


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Gold Medal-Tri-Cities NW Wine Festival, 1993


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Silver Medal-Atlanta Wine Festival, 1993


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Silver Medal-Enological Society of Pac.NW,1993


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Silver Medal-Enological Society of Pac.NW-1993


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Platinum Medal - 1991 American Wine Comp.


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"94"-Wine and Spirits Magazine, November 1992


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Gold Medal-San Diego Natl Wine Comp. 1993


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Gold Medal-Dallas Morning News Wine Comp.'93


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Gold Medal-Tasters Guild Intl Wine Comp. 1992


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Gold Medal-Best of Class-Reno West Ct. Wine Comp


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Gold Medal-Western Washington State Fair


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Gold Medal-1993 Reno West Ct. Wine Competition


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Silver Medal-San Diego Natl. Wine Competition


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Silver Medal-San Diego Ntl. Wine Competition


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World Champion-1992 World Wine Championships


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Bronze Medal-1993 Western Washington Fair


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Silver Medal-Tri-Cities Wine Festival - 1991


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Bronze Medal-International Eastern - 1991


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Silver Medal - American Wine Society - 1991


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Bronze Medal - Western Washington Fair - 1993


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Silver Medal-International Eastern - 1992


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Silver Medal - Western Washington Fair - 1992


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Bronze Medal - Western Washington Fair-1993


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Silver Medal-International Eastern - 1993


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Silver Medal-Enological Society/Seattle - 1991


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People's Choice-Capital Food and Wine - 1991


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Bronze Medal-Great Northwest Show Off-1991


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Silver Medal-Western Washington Fair - 1991


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Gold Medal - Tacoma Wine Festival - 1992


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Bronze Medal - Western Washington Fair-1991


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Bronze Medal-National Orange Show - 1992


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Gold Medal - Western Washington Fiar - 1992


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Silver Medal - Enological Society/Seattle 1993


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Bronze Medal-International Eastern - 1992


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Silver Medal - International Eastern - 1993


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Bronze Medal - Central Washington State Fair-1993


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Bronze Medal - Enological Society/Seattle - 1993


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Bronze Medal - International Eastern - 1992


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Silver Medal - Western Washington Fair - 1991


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Silver Medal - Enological Society/Seattle - 1991


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Best Buy - American Wine Competition - 1991


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Bronze Medal - San Francisco Fair - 1991


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Bronze Medal - National Orange Show-1992


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Bronze Medal - Tacoma Wine Festival - 1992


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WA Wine Writers pick as best WA Merlot fr.Vintages


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#86 in The Wine Spectator's 1989 TOP 100


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#60 in The Wine Spectator's 1991 TOP 100


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Wine & Food Compan.90pts-Simply best wine on table


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#58 in the Wine Spectator's 1991 TOP 100


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The Wine Spectator-85 pts."Brilliantly fruity...."


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The NW Palate-87pts. "mouthfilling and lingering."


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The Wine Spectator-82 pts.-"Jammy & spicy,..fruity


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The Wine Spectator-80 pts.-"Rich,dark, aromatic.


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Silver Medal - Tri-Cities Wine Festival - 1993


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Bronze Medal - Enological Society/Seattle-1993


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Bronze Medal - Enological Society/Seattle


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Gold Medal and Best of Show-Tri-Cities Wine Fest


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Silver Medal-Dallas Morning News Competition


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Bronze Medal - West Coast Wine Competition


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Silver Medal-Tri-Cities Wine Festival - 1993


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Bronze Medal - Dallas Morning Star News - 1994


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Silver Medal - Dallas Morning Star News - 1994


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Gold Medal - Western Washington State Fair-1993


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Double Gold-San Diego Natl Wine Competition-1992


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Silver Medal - Tacoma Wine Festival-1992


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Gold Medal - National Orange Show - 1991


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Gold Medal,Best of Class-1993 San Diego Natl Wine


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Gold Medal, Western Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal, Reno West Coast Wine Competition


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Gold Medal, Best of Show-1993 Reno West Coast Comp


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Oyster Award-1993 Pacific NW Oyster Wine Comp


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Silver Medal - 1993 National Orange Show


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Gold Medal - Western Washington State Fair 1993


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Gold Medal - Western Washington State Fair 1992


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Silver Medal - Tasters Guild Wine Competition 1993


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Silver Medal - Western Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal-Pacific NW Enological Society/Seattle


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Silver Medal - Tacoma Wine Festival 1993


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Gold Medal - Reno West Coast Wine Competition


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Silver Medal - American Wine Competition 1993


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Gold Medal - Central WA State Fair, Best of Show


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Silver Medal - Seattle Enological Society


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Bronze Medal-Farmers Fair National Wine Comp.


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Bronze Medal-San Diego National Wine Comp.


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Bronze Medal-Western Washington State Fair


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Gold Medal-San Francisco Fair Natl Wine Comp.


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Gold Medal-Central Washington State Fair


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Gold Medal/Best New World Meritage-New World Intl


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Oyster Award-Pacific NW Oyster Wine Comp.


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Gold Medal-Pacific NW Enological Society


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Bronze Medal-San Diego Natl Wine Competition


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Bronze Medal-Dallas Morning News Natl Wine Comp


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Gold Medal-Dallas Morning News Natl Wine Comp


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Silver Medal-Wine & Spirits Amer. Wine Competition


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Silver Medal-Tri-Cities NW Wine Festival


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Silver Medal-Pacific NW Enological Society


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Bronze Medal-San Francisco Natl Wine Comp


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Gold Medal-Wine & Spirits Amer. Wine Comp.


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Silver Medal-Western Washington State Fair


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Bronze Medal-Tri-Cities NW Wine Festival


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Bronze Medal-Central Washington State Fair


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Silver Medal-Tasters Guild Intl Wine Comp


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Silver Medal-American Wine Society,Intl Wine Comp


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Bronze Medal-1988 Northwest Wine Festival


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Flagship wine at "Au Croissant Restaurant"


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Bronze Medal-Best of NW Tacoma Wine Festival


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#2 of the top 40 dessert wines of the decade:


# Foods+Wines

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Grilled oysters, smoked salmon, or clams


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Pastas w/red sauces,full flavored sauces


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Jamaican "Jerk" chicken w/grilled pepper


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Smoked salmon with dills,grilled seafood


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Grilled chicken, turkey with cranberries


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Pepper steak, rack of lamb,buffalo roast


# Wineries

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Andrew Will is a small winery in Seattle producing limited quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  Owners Chris and Annie Camarda named the winery after their son Will and their nephew Andrew when beginning the operation in 1989.  As winemaker, Chris brings experience gained in the culinary arts working at Il Bistro restaurant in the Pike Place Market for many years.  His gentle sense of humor reveals that he "finally found some use to the chemistry classes I was forced to take in high school."

OOS Purchase Notes:
Also available in Oregon, California, Illinois, New York, and Vancouver, BC.  Call the winery for more information.


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Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, a solidly established winery of international prominence, has consistently won the respect and admiration of the wine community.  The winery is owned and operated by brothers, David and Harold Mielke, whose family has farmed in the Spokane Valley since before the turn of the century.  With proud agricultural roots, Arbor Crest embodies the same tradition of quality that has been nurtured by the Mielke family for nearly a century.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Also available in CA, OR, ID, MT, AK, FL, NY, RI, UT, TX, PA, NH, NJ, NV, ME, HI, GA, MD, and MA.  Call the winery for more information.


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Badger Mountain Vineyard is 100% Washington State Certified Organic.  It has been since 1988.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Also available in Oregon, California, Arizona, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, New York, Maine, Virginia, Florida and Wisconsin.  Call the winery for additional information.


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At Bainbridge Island Winery, we make our own wine.  We pledge that all the wine we sell was made, start to finish, by us in our own winery.  We grow European vinifera grapes on our island which is in sight of downtown Seattle.  All of our wine is sold only at our winery or in a few selected restaurants.


Owner:
Brent Charnley, Maggie Nilan and shareholders

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Lopez Island Vineyards is a small family run winery.  We produce premium wine from both estate grown grapes and Eastern Washington grapes.  Our wines are made from Lopez Island Madeleine Angevine, Siegerrebe and from Yakima Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot.  We hand produce each wine, and style them for quality and flavor.  Our estate vineyards are certified organically grown, using only natural fertilizers and pest control.  The grape varieties for our vineyards were selected for the soils and the special climate of the Olympic Mountain Rainshadow.  We invite you to visit us to see an old style winery operation: vineyards surrounding a stone and timber winery, hand operated by the people who greet you.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-206-468-3644.


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"Blackwood Canyon is a radical, take-no-prisoners, anti-commercialistic, extremism in the pursuit of excellence is no vice kind of a winery. .....Mike Moore's methods do not fit the Washington norm, but the complex flavors of his wines validate his approach."  Ted Meredith-Northwest Wine.    Blackwood Canyon's winemaking begins in the vineyards.  Their "bud to bottle" theory maintains that great wine begins in the vineyards, then is polished in the winery.  In the vineyard, yield and vine growth are controlled for proper flavor and balance.  The winery then enhances those flavors, adding richness and body by adhering to time-tested Old World techniques.  Blackwood Canyon speicalizes in Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Late Harvest wines.  Tasting room hours are daily, from 10 am to 6 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: California, Oregon, Massachussetts, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas, Louisianna and British Columbia.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call 1-509-588-6249.


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Bonair Winery is a small winery that specializes in direct sales to the customer, with limited restaurant and wine shop distribution in the state of Washington.  Through bypassing the middleperson, our prices are very competitive for premium varietal wines.  We offer 25% case discounts.  Call (800) 882-8939 for price, availability, and shipping information.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wine can be purchased in Washington State. Mail order to all legal states.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Winery and tasting room are located in the lower level of an historic dairy building very close to downtown Spokane.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington, Idaho and Montana. For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Charles and Beverlee Hooper  are fulfilling a dream that began as they worked in Europe and learned to love the wines of the steeply terraced vineyards of the Rhein and Mosel.  The Hooper's terraced vineyard above the Columbia Gorge offers a spectacular view of Mt. Hood that can be enjoyed while you picnic near the winery.  Expansion of the winery facility will accommodate increased production from the family's ever-expanding vineyard.  Hours are 11 am to 6 pm, weekends and most weekdays in the summer, March through November.  Other times by appointment.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington and Oregon.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call Columbia Gorge Beverage at 1-503-298-4444.


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The winery is situated adjacent to the Burbank site of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife refuge, a resting place for migratory fowl.  Picnic area in good weather.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following state: Washington.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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The grapeowner and the winemaker - a natural union of the key elements of producing wine - are brought together in the owners of Chinook Wines  Viticulturist Clay Mackey and winemaker Kay Simon are partners in both wine and marriage  They host visitors in their charming tasting room and they encourage you to enjoy their shady picnic area.  Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot are produced and Chinook's first Cabernet Sauvignon release is anticipated during 1994.  Hours are noon to 5 pm, Friday through Sunday, or anytime by appointment.  Closed Christmas to President's Day.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.


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Kenn and Linda Adcock planted the Columbia Cliffs Vineyard and built the small winery in 1985.  Basalt cliffs rising 400 feet on the north side of the vineyard give the winery its name and make a micro-climate well suited for the winery's estate bottled red wines.  The famous Maryhill Museum and Stonehenge replica are located ten miles east of the winery making for a pleasant tour along the Columbia River in Klickitat County.  Hours are 11 am to 5 pm weekends and most weekdays, April to October.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only. For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Columbia Crest has quickly become Washington's largest winery and is America's sixth largest premium winery.  Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and America's first Semillon.  Chardonnay are the winery's most popular varietals.  Visitors are welcome year round to this state-of-the-art winery overlooking the Columbia River, 25 miles south of Prosser, WA on Hwy. 221.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: all 50 states and including in approximately 30 countries, ie: Canada, UK, Japan and Russia.


Comments:
Washington's pioneer winery, Columbia, was established in 1962 and has been leading the industry with vineyard designated Cabernets, Merlots and new varietals like Syrah and Cabernet Franc.  Columbia has earned world-wide acclaim for consistently producing classic european varietal wines of the highest quality.  The winery occupies a magnificent victorian style building in the country-side just a short drive from down-town Seattle.  The elegant facility features a tasting room, gift shop and a banquet room for meetings and seminars.  Picnics are encouraged on the terrace and veranda.  Open daily, 10 am to 7 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in all 50 states.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call 206-488-2776.


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Coventry Vale Winery is a custom winemaking facility that produces wine and wine grape juice for other wineries throughout the United States, Canada and other countries.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington state only.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


Comments:
Newest "micro-winery" producing Chaleur Estate and D2 wines.  Beautiful, chai-styled winery in Woodinville on 10-acre property.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Very limited availability - determined upon requests.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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The E.B. Foote Winery was founded in 1978 and is one of the oldest wineries in Washington State.  Rich Higginbotham and Sherrill Miller are the owners and winemakers.  It is a small working winery located just south of Seattle. Grapes come from the Yakima Valley or Columbia Valley in eastern Washington.  Since the winery is small, tasting is done in the winery itself, not in a separate tasting room.  Both white wines and red wines are available for tasting and purchase in the winery gift shop.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State. For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Dr. Edwin Stear and his wife Joann are the owners of this historic Yakima Valley homestead - now turned bed and breakfast and winery.  The 80-year old Rinehold Cannery Homestead has been a bed and breakfast since 1985.  Manager Norma Jackson offers several restored bedrooms with double or queen beds to savor the peace and quiet of country life.  The winery is located in the adjacent cannery building which has been a restoration project of Dr. Stear for several years.  The winery tasting room is open 10 am to 5 pm every day but Thursday. *Note: July is "Garlic Month" at Eaton Hill Winery.


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Facelli Winery is family owned and operated solely by Lou, Sandy and their three daughters Lisa, Lori and Kristi.  Lou has produced award winning wines from Washington grapes since 1981.  All grapes are hand-picked and hand-sorted on every wine.  Traditional labor intensive methods are used.  French oak barrels are used for aging.  Limited bottlings and autographed bottles ae available when visiting the winery.  Tours are available Sat. and Sun., noon to 4 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  Can ship to residents of California, Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Missouri.**Reciprocal Interstate Shipment Legislation pending in New York and Indiana.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-206-488-1020.


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This small winery produces premium wines at its Woodinville location with every step from grape to bottle carefully tended to by winemaker Richard Winter.  The winery site is adjacent to a serene woodland creek ideal for picnicking.  During harvest, visitors can marvel at the spawning salmon that return to the creek each year.  French Creek offers six annual events including the popular "bottle your own" celebration in May.  The Chardonnay, Dry Gewurztraminer and Riesling are popular whites while the Merlot, Cabernet and Lemberger tempt the red wine lover's palate.  Open noon to 5 pm daily for personalized tasting and touring.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


Comments:
The eighty-acre Gordon Brothers' Vineyards lie on a perfectly oriented south-facing slope that rolls down to the Snake River just above Ice Harbor Dam and the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers in southeastern Washington.  These mature Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay vines are proving that the gordon Brothers vineyard has a singular, superior micro-climate.  Superb air drainage and all the favorable effects of river sites for grape growing are only two of the reasons that these are some of the most sought-after grapes and wines in the Northwest.  The rapidly rising Gold Meadal counts for all three varietals are solidly based on the stunning ripe fruit varietal character of grapes grown in this isolated vineyard.  To showcase these high-quality grapes.  Gordon Brothers Cellars was established in 1985.  It now produces 3,500 cases of winer per year from 15% of the vineyard's annual production.  Demand for Gordon Brothers grapes exceeds supply, but Jeff and Bill continue to reserve enough for themselves to support their national wine markets.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Virginia, Idaho, Oregon, Ohio, Michigan and Massachussetts.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-547-6224.


Comments:
Hedges Cellars is all but conventional.  Its reputation is built on producing principally one red wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  The 1989 Hedges, the first vintage to be released in the U.S., won a gold medal at the Seattle Enological Society tasting.  The Issaquah location houses the winery tasting room, offices and aging room for the Hedges Red Mountain Reserve.  Don't be fooled by the humble location, once inside visitors are surprised by the warmth of the decor, which includes an impressive mural done by a local artist.  Foreign countries: U.K., Scotland, Belgium, France, Mexico, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong - *Constructing new semi-underground winery at vineyard site on Red Mountain and Yakima Valley the summer of 1994.  Hours: noon to 6 pm, Thurs., Fri., and Sat.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Deleware, WA D.C., Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Virginia, Massachussetts, Nevada, and in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-800-859-9463.


Comments:
Already well-known for many quality agricultural products, The Hogue Cellars came onto the NW wine scene in the early 1980s with several well-received varietal wines.  With expanded production, the Hogues have recently placed a stronger emphasis on red wines - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Lembergre and Cabernet Franc.  Grapes for the Hogue wines are but a small part of the production of Hogue Ranches - a 1,200 acre farm also producing apples, asparagus, juice grapes, mint and hops.  The Hogue Cellars' tasting room/gift shop features wine-related gifts as well as offerings of Hogue Farms fruits and vegetables preserved at their cannery.  Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Tours are available on appointment.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, WA D.C, FL, GA, HA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NB, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WI, WY and WA.  They also can be purchased in the following countries: Japan, British Columbia, Alberta, Belgium, United Kingdom, U.S. Virgin Islands, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Chile, France and Germany. For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-786-4557.


Comments:
Hoodsport Winery is a small award winning winery producing limited bottlings of some of the finest Washington State wines.  We currently create thirteen premium varietal wines and four nationally acclaimed fruit wines.  New additions include Hoodsport Raspberry Wine truffles and Smoked Rainbow Trout and Salmon.  Our fruit wines have won numerous silver and gold medals at international wine competitions.  Hoodsport's Johannisberg Riesling and Gewurztraminer were awarded top scores and chosen as best white wine buys in The Wine Spectator in 1989.  The Lemberger has won several gold medals including a gold at the San Francisco Wine Competition.  You are welcome to visit the winery, enjoy a tour and sample our wine and truffles.  We are located on Washington's scenic Hood Canal and are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.  For further information call (206) 877-9894 or fax (206) 877-9508.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington, Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, WA D.C., Maryland, and West Virginia. For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-206-877-9894.


Comments:
The name Horizon's Edge is derived from the panoramic view seen from the winery's tasting room - a view that emcompasses the Yakima Valley, Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainer.  Our estate vineyard is planted in Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Muscat Canelli.  Come enjoy a casual stroll through our vineyard.  You are welcome to have your relaxing pick-nick under the grape arbor next to the winery.  Come enjoy the award winning estate wines produced by the friendly honest hard working family of Horizon's Edge Winery.  Our winery is open 10-5 for tasting and tours.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the states of Washington, Oregon and California.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-829-6401.


Comments:
Winery located in scenic Drumheller Channels National Natural Landmark overlooking the 57 Lakes of the Potholes Recreation area.  Enjoy picnic sites or stay over in Shady RV sites.  Winery produces limited releases.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Massachusetts and Connecticut.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


Comments:
The Hyatt Vineyards Winery is rapidly becoming known for their great range of high quality wines.  Barrel fermented Chardonnay and Fume Blanc are featured with new releases of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to spark interest among red wine lovers.  Late Harvest Riesling, Ice Wine and Black Muscat are found at the other end of the sweetness spectrum.  The winery sits among 73 acres of grapes, offering spacious grounds for picnics and a spectacular view of the Yakima Valley and Cascades.  Tasting room hours: 11 am to 5 pm daily, Closed during January.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Idaho, Virginia and Oregon.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


Comments:
We specialize in "custom wine labels", i.e., your personal corporate or individual message promoted.  Gift giving made personalized to suit you!

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


Comments:
Located in the heart of downtown Spokane, Knipprath Cellars invites you to begin your downtown travels with a tasting and tour of the winer.  Current releases are avialable for sampling and sale, along with samples of upcoming releases during various stages of development.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  Wines will soon be available to California and Idaho consumers.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-624-9132.


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L'Ecole No. 41 has been producing premium varietal wines since 1983 in the cellar of the historic Frenchtown school depicted on our label.  The winery's focus is on big, bold and aggressive Merlot and Semillon.  The Merlot is unfined and unfiltered to preserve all its natural flavors and is aged over 18 months in small oak barrels.  The Semillon is picked ripe when this varietals flavors are best developed and barrel fermented to enhance its rich creamy texture.  Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate recently named L'Ecole No. 41 "one of Washington's top producers of Merlot" and producer of "America's Best Semillon".

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, New York, WA D.C., North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, New Jersey, Colorado, California, Oregon and Idaho.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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At Latah Creek our stylistic aim is simply to create wines that taste like the grapes from which they came.  This is accomplished by using traditional winemaking principles and by the selection of exceptional fruit.  Subjecting the wines to the least amount of processing and handling possible enables these natural varietal flavors to remain intact from grape to bottle.  Our major goal is to produce wines with natural balance and complexity, providing a perfect complement to food and absolute enjoyment by themselves.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, New Jersey, Massachussetts, Delaware, Maryland, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Hawaii.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-926-0164.


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We specialize in red table wines.  We do not use any sulfites at all.  Our annual "open winery" is the last week of June and the first week of July, 11:00 am to 6:0-0 pm daily.  The rest of the year we are open by arrangement or by chance.


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We are a small family owned winery specializing in sparkling wine.  Our Brut consists of 2/3 Pinot Noir and 1/3 Chardonnay and is fermented in French oak barrels.  All our grapes come from Washington State.  It is age three to four years in the bottle.  Our winery is a mixture of old world traditions and state of the art equipment.  Tasting and tours by appointment.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Deleware, Massachussetts and Idaho.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-928-BRUT.


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Highest vineyard elevation in the Yakima Valley. "One of Washington's Five Favorite Wineries", quote from Pacific Northwest Magazine.  "The Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the finest in the nation, is not to be missed", quote from The Wine Regions of America, by John Baxevanis.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Illinois and Oregon.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Preston Premium Wines is Washington's largest family owned and operated winery, with more than a decade of winemaking excellence.  Preston has received more than 500 awards on wines ranging from Chardonnays and Cabernets, to the proprietary names of Desert Gold and Desert Blossom.  Visitors may go on a self-guided tour and enjoy a panoramic view of the vineyard and the surrounding countryside.  With time permitting, and afternoon picnic and a bottle of wine may be enjoyed in the park, which includes an amphitheater and a gazebo over a pond.  The winery is open daily from 10 am to 5:30 pm, except on holidays.  It is 5 miles north of Pasco, just off Hwy. 395.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming and Alaska.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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"Make no mistake abouth the Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignons - they are world class Cabernets that compete with the finest wines from Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Sanoma and the Santa Cruz Mountains". Robert M. Parker, Jr. "The Wine Advocate" 12- 20-93   Alex and Jeanette Golitzin and their son, Paul, produce only 1,000 cases a year of vintage Cabernet Sauvignon.  Their Cabernet has achieved a connoisseur following internationally and is distributed in over a dozen states.  The grapes for Quilceda Creek Cabernet are grown in the great Columbia Valley vineyards of Kiona, Klipsun and Mercer Ranch. The Quilceda Creek Winery is located near Snohomish and is open for tours and tastings by appointment.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, WA D.C., Florida, Virginia and Canada.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-206-568-2389.


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Rich Passage Winery, named after a strait of water on the south end of Bainbridge Island, is a small, family-owned operation producing wines styled in the Burgundian tradition.  The winemaker/owner hand-selects and purchases the wine grapes from the very best small Northwest vineyards.  Tours and tastings are available by calling the winery at 1-206-842-8199.


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Joan and Lincoln Wolverton built their Burgundian dream on a hillside above the Lewis River just east of I-5 in Southwest Washington.  Their vineyard was planted in 1971 with the first wines released from the 1976 vintage.  Salishan is best known for their efforts with Pinot Noir as they proclaim: "Washington's answer to Oregon Pinot Noir."  Other wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, dry Chenin Blanc and dry Riesling.  Tasting and tours take place in the winery building on weekends from 1 pm to 5 pm, May through December or by appointment.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington and Oregon states only.


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The tasting room features specialty items including candies from Baum's made with Seth Ryan wines, specialty foods from Goodies Galore, original art featuring Lori Sturgess, wine books from the Book Place, gift baskets from Ariel, premade or made to order, T-shirts, and assorted wine accessories.  Our goal is to consistently make quality wines, specializing in German style gewurztraminer and riesling, unique chardonnay, and the noble reds, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-588-6780.


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Silver Lake Winery - Selected as "an American Winery of the Year" in 1992, Silver Lake produces hand-crafted premium varietal wines from Washington State.  The winery selects fruit from the Columbia Valley's most established vineyards and applies time honored traditional European winemaking techniques.  The resulting wine, rich in varietal character, is suitable for dinner tonight, as well as long term aging.  Silver Lake At Country Village - Located just four miles south of the winery on the Bothell-Everett Highway, Silver Lake at Country Village offers you a truly unique setting for a tasting room.  Stroll along the brick pathways and flower lined boardwalks where you'll find a select blend of over 40 shops, all with their own special flair.  The tasting room offers wide variety of gifts, wine accessories and complimentary samples of Silver Lake's award winning wines.  Hours: Monday through Saturday, 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm and Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, New York and Massachussetts.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call 1-206-485-2437.


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Soos Creek is located in Renton, Washington and specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  Grapes are selected from several premium vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Eastern Washington and separate lots of wine are made from each vineyard.  Portions of the best lots are blended with the goal of creating complex, balanced and distinctive wines.  The winemaking techniques vary with vineyards to express the full potential of the grapes in the wine.


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When George Stewart and his wife Martha arrived from Mississippi in the 1950s they were keenly interested in the possibilities of grape farming in the newly irrigated Columbia Basin.  As time permitted, sites were chosen and vineyards planted on the Wahluke Slope and in the Yakima Valley.  The vines came into full bearing in the late 1970s and a winery was begun soon after.  The site on Cherry Hill offers visitors a blizzard of blossoms in eary April and ripe cherries in eary June - as well as wines to sample and a great view of the Yakima Valley!  Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 am to 5 pm, Sun., noon to 5 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states:  Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Ohio, Texas and Tennessee.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-854-1882.


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Chateau Ste. Michelle initiated the planting of classic European grapes and the development of viticultural climates in Washington's Columbia Valley.  Attention to detail and commitment to quality are reflected throughout the winery's two operations.  Red wines are produced at Canoe Ridge Estate Winery in eastern Washington, a state-of-the-art facility built specifically for red wine production.  The Chateau itself, located on 87 wooded acres in Woodinville, just north of Seattle, serves as headquarters and white wine production facility.  Chateau Ste. Michelle combines an ongoing dedication to research with a commitment to the classic traditions of winemaking, resulting in internationally acclaimed, award-winning wines.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in all 50 states.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Vineyard owner Michael Taggares created Tagaris Winery in 1987.  The first Tagaris wines were released in 1988 and today a complete line of varietals includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Riesling.  Estate Vineyard is at 1,300 feet, one of the highest elevations for vineyard in Washington.  This produces distinct character in our grapes and wines.  Tagaris wines are for sale at their retail store at 1625 W. "A" St., Unit E, in Pasco.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-206-738-0992.


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Thurston Wolfe is a small family winery owned by Wade Wolfe and Becky Yeaman specializing in unique dessert and table wines.  Started in 1987, the first vintages were produced in Zillah and focused exclusively on dessert wines.  In 1990 the winery moved to the old City Hall in the Yakima Historical District.  In addition to the dessert wines, Port, Black Muscat and Sweet Rebecca (late harvest Sauvignon Blanc), products now include Lemberger, Zinfandel, Aligote, White Lace (Riesling) and Absolute Brut (sparkling wine). Open Wed. to Sat. 11 am to 6 pm; Sun. noon to 5 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State and Canada only.


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The Tucker Fruit and Produce market on Highway 12 east of Sunnyside has long been a landmark to Yakima Valley travelers.  For nearly a decade the market has also been the home of Tucker Cellars winery - the latest agricultural venture taken on by this pioneering Yakima Valley family.  In addition to fresh in-season fruits and vegetables, a stop at the Tucker market yields a taste of wine and a tour of the winery operation.  Varietals made here include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Muscat and others.  Tucker Cellars is open daily, 9 am to 4:30 pm.  Summer hours to 6 pm.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in Washington State only.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery


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Washington Hills Cellars is located in Sunnyside, Washington, in the heart of the Yakima Valley.  Housed in what was once the Carnation Dairy, the winery is rich in history and charm.  Tours and tastings available daily.  Our gift shop offers a selection of wines, souvenirs and assorted gourmet edibles for picnicing in the English Garden.  Surrounded by quaint bed and breakfasts, hotels and restaurants, Washington Hills Cellars is a perfect part of a weekend getaway in Washington's wine country.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states:  Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, California, Minnesota, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Florida and New Mexico.


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Eric and Janet Rindal are the proprietors of the Walla Walla Valley's largest winery located just south of the small town of Lowden.  A converted warehouse has been enlarged and modernized to become an efficient winery and an enjoyable stop for visiting winelovers.  Waterbrook Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are joined by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to even out the Rindal's production of whites and reds.  The tasting room hours vary with the season, so please call ahead to be sure the winery is open.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Massachussetts, West Virginia, WA D.C., North Carolina, Ohio, New Hampshire, Canada


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Whidbey Island Vineyard and Winery is a small, family owned and operated winery specializing in wines from the unique European grapes that thrive in the Puget Sound Basin, as well as selected varieties from throughout the state and unusual wines like rhubarb.  Wines are available only at the winery tasting room, located adjacent to the vineyard on scenic rural Whidbey Island.


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White Heron Cellars is located in an old gasoline station off I-90 in downtown George.  The three distinctive table wines - all favorites of winemaker Cameron Fries - will increase the mileage of any meal.  White Heron's offerings include Dry Riesling, Pinot Noir and Chantepierre (a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc).  Informative winer tours are often conducted by the owner/winemaker.  Winery hours are noon to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Illinois, Idaho, British Columbia.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery at 1-509-785-5521.


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Wilridge Winery is located in the cellar of Madrona Bistro - a small restaurant in Seattle's historic Madrona neighborhood.  The winery currently produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from grapes harvested in the Red Mountain district of the Yakima Valley.  The grapes are crushed at the vineyard and the wines fermented, pressed, barrel aged, and bottled by hand at Madrona Bistro.  Wilridge Winery may be the smallest winery in Washington State.  Production is currently limited to two barrels of Cabernet and two barrels of Merlot.  Winemaker Paul Beveridge plans to add a Nebbiolo with the 1994 vintage.  White varietals may be added in the future.  Wilridge Winery and Madrona Bistro are located at 1416 34th Avenue, between Pike and Union Streets in Seattle.  The winery is open for tours every Saturday night; tours at other times are welcome with prior arrangement.  Wilridge's wines have limited distribution.  Interested purchasers should contact the winery directly.


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The Small family's businesses line both sides of Highway 12 as it passes through Lowden, on the way to Walla Walla.  The grain elevator and machine shop, though larger in size, have given way to the small winery tucked out back - at least as far as winelovers are concerned.  Woodward Canyon specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay with occasional lots of other varietals.  Rick Small tends the wines and the grape growing with help from Rene Tijerina in the cellar and Caleb Foster-Erskine in sales.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Mon.-Sat.; noon to 5 pm Sun.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Montana, New York, Illinois, Florida, Massachussetts, WA D.C., Virginia and Georgia.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Nestled in a forest of pine trees ont he western outskirts of Spokane, Worden's Winery beckons visitors from Interstate 90 to stop by the log cabin tasting room and try a bit of Washington wine.  As the Spokane area's first winery, begun in 1980, Worden's continues production of the same varietals that sparked their success in the beginning.  Current offerings include Chardonnay, Cabernet/Merlot, Chenin Blanc,  Riesling, Gewurztraminer and others.  The tasting room and gift shop is open daily from noon to 5 pm.  Picnic area is available.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Florida, Alaska, Montana, Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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The Yakima River Winery was founded in 1978 by the John W. Rauner family in Prosser.The winery is noted for its barrel-aged red wines.  These include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Rendezvous.  White wines include a Dry Fume Blanc and a semi-dry Johannisberg Riesling.  Dessert wines are the Dryberry Riesling and a Vintage Port.  Don't miss the educational wine events during April Barrel Tasting weekend, July 4th weekend and Thanksgiving weekend.  Winery hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines can be purchased in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, WA D.C., North Carolina, West Virginia and Missouri.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


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Paul Thomas Winery in Bellevue began producing dry-styled fruit wines in 1979.  Production of barrel-fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot, Riesling, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc complement the very popular Dry Bartlett Pear, Crimson Rhubarb and Raspberry wines of this outstanding pioneering winery.  Currently the winery does not have tasting facilities, but the wines can be found in most stores and retail shops.  You can taste Paul Thomas wines and visit with their winemaker at many of the wine fairs and festivals held throughout the Northwest.

OOS Purchase Notes:
Wines are available for purchase in the following states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Massachussets, Minnesota, California and Colorado.  For a referral to a distributor near you, please call the winery.


# Wines

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Arbor Crest Chardonnay's are aged in 60 gallon French Oak barrels about 6 months.  This enhances the complexity but does not overshadow the lovely fruit flavors.


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Arbor Crest is known for producing world class Sauvignon Blanc.  The immense appeal and popularity of this wine is due to its uncharacteristically accessible style.


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Dry Riesling is a perfect wine for a hot summer day.  The crisp, tart fruit flavors invite you to pour a second glassful, sit back, and put your feet up.


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Arbor Crest Cameo Reserve wines are made from the six best barrels of the vintage.  They are aged longer in small French Oak cooperage than our regular bottling and have bolder flavor characteristics.


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Cabernet Franc grapes are Washington State Certified Organically grown.


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All grapes used in this blend are Washington State Certified Organically grown.


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Grapes are Washington State Certified Organically grown.


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Just a bit of oak to complement the fragrance of this dry-style wine.


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Similar to a floral Riesling, but with a musky flavor and a crisp fruity finish.  Serve chilled.


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This is a medium-sweet, crisp, low-alcohol sipping wine with a spicy flavor.


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A spicy-sweet and very fragrant dessert wine.  We are the first winery in the United States to grow and produce a Siegerrebe wine commercially.  Our aim is to always make a late harvest.


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Made by special order only, because of its short shelf life.  Only fresh, Bainbridge Island grown strawberries are used - no water, no grape juice, no apple juice and no flavorings.


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A small batch of raspberry wine is released for Valentine's day and it sells out completely in four to five months.  Only fresh, island grown raspberries are used - no other juices or flavorings are added.


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Madeleine Angevine is an older, early ripening grape from Northern France.  Finished dry, the wine has flavors of grapefruit and tropical fruits with a faint herbal aroma.  All estate fruit is certified organically grown.


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Siegerrebe is a German cross of Gewurztraminer and Madeleine Angevine, giving it spicey, grapefruit and floral flavors.  All estate fruit is certified organically grown.


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Our Chardonnay is 80% barrel fermented, lees aged, and 100% barrel aged for one year.  Completely dry, this wine is well suited to complement many foods.


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We strive for a robust Cabernet, using extended skin contact, followed by 2 years barrel aging and blending with Merlot to give the wine complexity and depth.


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This dessert style raspberry has wonderful, intense raspberry flavors to compliment chocolate, and is a special winter holiday release each year.


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Dark Garnet.  Rich tobacco dark chocolate nose.  Smoky medium tannin, easy smooth taste.  Sour black cherry finish.


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50% tank fermented, 50% barrel fermented.  Left on lees 7 months.


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The only oak in this wine came via the barrel-fermented chardonnay which was blended into it.


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Uniquely styled, lightly oaked with a tarry/peppery finish.  Reminiscent of a young dolcetto.


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18 months aging in small french oak barrels.


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18 months aging in combination french and american oak barrels.


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Barrel fermentation and "surlie" aging contribute significantly to this wine.  The wine tastes and smells of lush, smoky tropical fruit, with pear, apple and toast to add complexity.


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Columbia Crest was the first American winery to introduce this innovative blend of two classic varietals.  It combines the crisp character of the finest Semillon with the round, toasty quality of barrel fermented Chardonnay.


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Columbia Crest has become America's leading producer of premium Merlot, a varietal that has played a significant role in establishing the Columbia Valley's world-wide reputation for quality.  Extensive aging in French and American oak barrels helped create the wines soft, almost velvety mouthfeel.


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Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps Columbia Crest's most consistantly, highly acclaimed varietal.  Nearly two years of aging in small American and French oak barrels helps create a smoothness and complexity that is hard to beat at any price.


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Primarily through vineyards practices, Columbia Crest tames Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous character, rendering a wine with rich, melon flavors.  Partially barrel fermented, the oak's toastiness helps accent the wine's rich fruit character.


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Often considered the "best kept secret in NW winemaking", Semillon is frequently a winemaker's favorite white.  Delicate flavors of lemon and cream charactirize this wine in it's youth.  However, it's tremendous aging potential often yields wines of richness and deep complexity.  Semillon is a first-rate selection for any seafood.


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Oldest and best vineyards in Washington state in Red Mountain area, and elsewhere.  100% new, French-Chateau barrels each and every year.  Only best barrels of wine used in Chaleur Estate.


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Same grapes, same vineyard sites, same new French Chateau barrels as our premier crw wine, Chaleur Estate. This, our Deuxiemes, or second wine, is the best blend of barrels that we do not use in our Chaleur Estate wine.


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Limited release wine available only at winery tasting room and selected restaurants.


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Limited release wine available in selected restaurants, wine shops and direct from winery.


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Delightful sweet riesling, excellent for that special cornish hen, pheasant, or Canadian goose recipe.


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Off-dry blush wine.  Excellent with most foods.


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This wine was made from the juice of frozen grapes.  13% residual sugar.


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Wine Advocate Year End Best Buys - 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992.  Semillon - The wine has a rich, full-bodied, lavishly endowed character with loads of fruit and personality.


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The Wine Advocate - "This barrel fermented Chardonnay is an opulent, lusty-styled wine with plenty of buttery fruit, a thick, juicy texture, and heady alcohol in the finish."


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The Wine Advocate - "The 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon's lavish use of sweet oak has nicely buttressed the deep, unctuously textured, thick, and full-bodied flavors that flow generously from this wine.  There is an admirable purity, wonderful black currant fruit, and a concentrated, fleshy style."


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Gewurztraminer is delicate and crisp.  Very well suited to fish and cheese dishes.  This distinctive wine is able to stand up to curry and other highly spiced foods.  It is also one of our favorites as a before dinner wine.


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Gamay Beaujolais Rose' is a light, fruity wine made to compliment almost any food or occasion.  Gentle crushing and holding of juice and skins together allow an extraction of color without loss of the delicate grape aroma and flavor.


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1990 Fume' Blanc is made from dry white Sauvignon Blanc grapes.  This wine has aged in small French oak cooperage for three months which enhances the significant fruite characteristics of this refreshing wine.


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The 1992 full bodied Chardonnay is a beautiful combination of fruit and oak flavors with slight hints of butter.  Chardonnays tend to benefit from some bottle age.  This wine is very flavorful at this time and shows potential of being an outstanding wine.


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This 1989 Dry Riesling is crisp, with flavors of delicious ripe peaches and hints of pineapple.  Dry Riesling is a nice compliment to a variety of seafood dishes or simply by itself.


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This complex, full-bodied 1992 Merlot was aged in French oak cooperage for seven months.  Merlot is a fine compliment to beef and to sharp cheese.  Brand new vintage that has not yet been entered into competitions.


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Johannisberg Riesling is a light, fruity dinner wine with the distinctive flowery aroma of this variety.  A trace of residual sweetness makes Johannisberg Riesling a very nice compliment to ham and pork dishes as well as fish and poultry.


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Very slow and careful fermentation with selected yeast strains yielded a wine with full ripe fruit aroma and outstanding sugar/acid balance.  This luscious sweet wine is perfect served after dinner with fruit and cheese or with dessert.


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Desert Blossom is a fruity, semi-dry blend, with a faint blush color.  The juice was cool fermented to preserve the fruity aroma and flavor of the grapes.  Desert Blossom is a good compliment to food or occasion.


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Desert Gold is a special blend made from fruity white grape varieties grown in cool Washington State.  We have produced this blend since 1976 to fill the need for a medium dry white wine suitable to serve with any food or occasion.


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At Preston, we believe that Washington State's climate produces red wines of finesse and delicate dimensions.  This Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with 23% merlot and was aged in American oak barrels for 11 months.  Brand new vintage that has not yet been entered in competitions yet.


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Sells out early at winery. First Washington grown and bottled Zinfandel in modern wine history.


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Smooth, spicy and supple, with a nice cedary vanilla overlay to the ripe currant and plum favors.  Drinkable now through 1997.


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Smooth and polished, with a ripe texture, plenty of buttery grapefruit and pear and a counterpoint of herbs on the finish. Drinkable now.


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This Waterbrook Chardonnay strikes a nice balance between fruit, oak and spice, with laters of apple, apricot, and nectarine flavors that are framed by toasty oak.  Gains intensity on the finish. Drink now through 1996.


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This 1992 Chardonnay was 100% barrel fermented in new Sirugue and Francois Freres barrels. Lees contact, malolactic fermentation and stirring by hand are standard.  This wine is typically the last Chardonnay made of the vintage.  It therefore is usually more restrained with crisp apple, spice oak and vanilla in the nose, and with tremendous overall proportion in the mouth.  This 1992 is softer than the 1991, making it approachable and it should drink well young, but it will certainly improve with cellaring for the next 3 to 5 years.


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This 1992 Chardonnay was fermented in new French barrels from Sirugue, Francois Freres and Radoux.  Extended lees contact, malolactic fermentation, hand stirring and a modest fining for stability are standard.  The warm, long growing season gave wines of lovely varietal character and extraordinary natural acidity and balance.  The new oak, spicy vanilla and butterscotch integrate further to form a beautifully proportioned white wine.  Though this wine may be consumed now, it will improve with additional cellaring and should age for 5 or more years.


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This wine was 100% barrel fermented and aged in Sirugue and Francois Freres barrels.  Lees contact, malolactic fermentation and hand stirring are standard.  The very warm growing season gave wines of great ripeness and wonderfully rich fruit.  There is butterscoth, vanilla, spice and apples in the nose and mouth.  While this wine may be consumed now, it would be more pleasant with a year of bottle age.


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This Cabernet is integrated with spicy new oak, subtle herb, rich wild berry fruit, great structure and a deep red color.  The wine is beautifully proportioned with a long, lingering finish of mint, subtle cassis, vanilla and spice.  This wine will benefit greatly with additional cellaring and should age well for ten years or more.


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The warm growing season seems to carry through in this merlot with rich fruit of ripe cherry and strawberry in the nose and mouth.  The spice and vanilla from new oak blend beautifully with the fruit yielding a wonderfully proportioned wine that will drink well now but will improve for five years or more with proper storage.


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Made from our organic vineyards grapes.  We leave a few grapes unpicked for an extra month.  This "hang time" allows the berries to dehydrate some and concentrate the juice.  The result is an extra sweet, very flavorful wine.  Sweet, medium body, balanced acidity, lush, rich nectar of the Gods.  This is dessert in a glass.  Ales well.


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A unique blend of barrel fermented Chenin Blanc and Semillon crafted to accompany seafood.  It is also the best wine we have found for a traditional turkey.  Very limited production and high demand result in limited distribution.  Dry, medium body, fragrant boquet, delicate fruit flavors, complex.


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The 'Washington Classic' crisp, with good fruit flavors such as peach, apricot and lychee nut.  Very versatile wine with broad appeal.  Worden's has won over 50 major awards in 12 years oof producing this wine.


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The most versatile wine with food is a dry riesling.  This is one of our organically produced wines.  It is floral and spicy in character.  The winemakers favorite wine in hot weather, especially when doing chicken on the grill.  Medium dry, light body, crisp, spicy nose with floral notes, delicate fruit flavors.


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We rarely produce a single vineyard, single grade wine.  This is one, we couldn't improve it with blending.  Terrific upfront fruit.  Good structure.  We touched it lightly with oak and bottled.  1992 was a low tannin year so it was ready to drink in only a year.  Dry, light body with lush berry/cherry fruit, very soft tannins, balanced acidity.  This is a wine that can be drunk young, with delight.


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Produced from organic grapes made into wine under USDA organic guidelines.  Consistent winner of awards and acclaim.  Gewurz is German for spice and tasting this wine shows why it has its name.  One of the most versatile wines with food. Medium dry, light body, crisp, interesting rich flavors, full, rich, fragrant, spicy boquet.


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One of the first producers of Cabernet/Merlot.  We have sold out the past 3 vintales in 8 months or less, even with small production increases and raised prices.  Rich complex wine; berries, cherries, plums form the base.  Smoothed in oak barrels.  Greatly rewards cellaring 1-10 years if you can.


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The world's first Cabernet/Merlot/Lemberger.  Supple smooth fruity.  Not a tannic monster.  Very drinkable young.  Great berry-cherry fruit profile. Dry, light body, soft tannins, balanced acidity rich fruit flavors.  A red for people who think they don't like reds.


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Utilized grapes from 3 vineyards.  Partial barrel fermented with malolactic fermentation.  First use of Oregon oak in one of our wines.  Rich, complex, serve at 55-60 degrees Farenheit.  Dry, full bodied, soft, complex with full boquet and rich flavors.


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We draw on two vineyards.  One in Yakima Valley and the other in the Columbia Valley to combine the best of each in an exceptional wine.  Off-dry, light body, crisp, fragrant perfume tropical fruit flavors.


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Rich, complex aromas of berry like fruit that follow through in the finish, reveals oak, black pepper and spicy black briery taste.  Richly structured, with mouthfilling warmth and sweet berrys.


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Loaded with well-concentrated black currant fruit centered with deep aromas of rich vanilla and toasty oak.  Deeply constituted, carefully balanced youthful Cabernet in the mouth, its tastes of solid, oak enriched fruit, still tight and with a long lasting finish.


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Deep, extracted and abundantly fruity, the ripe and rich spicy oak nose is succeeded by full and concentrated flavors that show fine continuity in depth and character with the wine's impressive aromatic beginning.  Moderately full bodied, and well balanced, drinkable now and the promising development to last for 7 to 8 years in your cellar.


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Black raspberry fruit neatly layered with sweet spicy oak with just a hint of smoke in the background.  Supple and inviting at entry, this wine offers accessible full flavored ripe fruit buoyed by toasty oak and wrapped in ample, yet balanced tannins.  This wine will age very well in your cellar for 4 to 6 years.


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Spice, black pepper and a grapey fruit combine in the nose.  Moderately full body with no astringency and finishes with spicy, black pepper spice.  Very much like a good Rhone wine.  Enjoy with spicy food like Thi and pasta dishes.


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A rich blending of fruit and oak, youthfulness and depth, varietal grasses and melon-like fruit.  The nose is fragrant and fresh and absolutely loaded with character.  A long, refreshing finish and ample acidity suggest a long future for this wine.


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The aroma offers honeysuckle and peach scents that blossom in the glass.  Incredibly well-balanced in the mouth, crisp acid balances all the elegant fruit.  Acid cleanses the palate but does not interfere with the lingering after taste.  A classic from this classic winery.


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Intriguing grape of Hungarian-Austrian origin.  Less tannins of very purity quality make it less coarse then other reds.  Gamay-like.


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Steely, dry, lots of body.  Outstanding food wine.


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Aged five months in French oak.  Available only at Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Shop.


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A red wine made in the time honored traditions from Bordeaux.


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The first reserve Chardonnay produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle since 1985.


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100% of this wine was barrel fermented, then aged 8 months in French oak.


Wine Name:
Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard Barrel Fermented


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The first vineyard designated Merlot from this highly acclaimed vineyard.


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Light straw colored ripe melon, toasty oak, full flavor.  Clean light finish.


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Pale straw kiwi, mandarin orange, clover, honey flavor.  Slight spritz.  Clean crisp lasting finish.


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Intense fruit character, suggesting raspberry with a gentle note of mint and a soft cedar tobacco aroma.


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Light pink salmon color. Fresh rhubarb nose that is clean and round, but with light flavors and finish.


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Ruby red.  Incredibly intense raspberry nose and flavor.  Long lingering finish.


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Pale straw color with a fresh crisp bartlett pear nose.  Light delicate flavor and clean finish.


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Intensely aromatic with a distinctly spicy boquet and flavor.


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A rich-bodied, earthy Cabernet with ripe flavors of black cherry, tobacco and toasty American oak.


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Intense floral wine with beautiful apricot and pear aromas.


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This Chenin has honey and melon qualities that highlight a wine of exceptional balance and crisp acidity.


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Straw colored full lush tropical fruit.  Light oak touch of tannin.  Long full finish with clean medium acid.


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A perfect example of a Washington State Merlot.  This delicious red wine was made from grapes out of the DeWingaard Vineyard.


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Made from the whimsical Sunset grape that glows at sunset.  Best served in the hot tub with or without swimming suits.  Once you've tried Sunset, you'll never Zin again.


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A rare Alsacian-style riesling that is great with all seafood and shellfish.  100% barrel fermented and 100% malolactic fermentation.


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This wine is only produced in years when the quality is deemed to merit the name Reserve.  100% barrel fermented in French oak.  100% malolactic.


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Production is less than 50 cases per year.  This wine is big, soft, and approachable in about three years.


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Morrison vineyard is controlled 100% by Bonair Winery.  It is noted for producing wines of intense color and varietal intensity.


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A buttery Chardonnay with hints of French oak.  100% barrel fermented.


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It has a fragrant, floral nose characteristic of a traditional Gewurztraminer.  With just a touch of sweetness, it is pleasant by itself as well as with food.


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This is a light, easy-to-drink red that goes well with lamb and pork dishes.


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Hedges' vineyard is located on Red Mountain, a well-known sub-appellation in the southern Yakima Valley.  Wines are limited to less than 1,000 cases/year, and are bottled unfiltered by hand, and hand labeled and wrapped.  Suitable for long term cellaring.


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Our "signature" wine represents 75% of total production.  First marketed to the Swedish wine monopoly only, in 1987 and 1988 vintages, the wine was extremely well received in the U.S. upon release.  Fruity and rich, but soft and easy to drink, with the best of Cabernet structure and soft fruity Merlot. "One of the best Cabernets to have emerged from Washington in years, never mind the price; an exceptional wine, especially for the money.  Rich-tasting, fairly soft, and vaguely chocolately." The Oregonian - October, 1993.


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Unusual blend of the main white grape varieties from the Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc) and burgundy (Chardonnay) regions of France.  Grapefruite peel, grass, faint smoke and vanilla aromas and flavors.  Complex, intense, full-flavored.  Excellent balance.


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A non-traditional blend - only 342 cases made.  Extended surlies aging.  Aromatic and rich.


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"One of America's best Cabernet Sauvignons" Gourmet Magazine, November 1993          "One of top producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in the nation." Dan Berger, L.A. Times


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Medium sweet - These grapes are grown around the winery.  They are harvested by volunteers, 65-100, who pick all the grapes in one day.  Most of the Riesling is medium sweet.  Some Riesling is made dry and the rest slightly sweet.


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A spicy wine made slightly sweet and a medium sweet level.


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A delicious combination of fruit in a pleasant aperitif or dessert wine.


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Charming floral and berry nose, cassis and raspberry mingled with violets.  Palate reveals vanilla and spice, finely structured with velvet textured tannis and good length of finish.


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Rich ripe berry and cedar wood nose with hints of chocolate, full meaty flavor, substantial ripe tannins and fine lingering after taste.


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Attractive aroma with plum, chocolate and cedar-wood mingling.  Full flavored, medium-bodied with silky tannins and good mouth feel.  As usual reserved, but has considerable promise for aging for up to 5-7 years.


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Big meaty smoky bacon aroma with black currant fruit.  Palate intense and concentrated with big velvety tannins and lingering after taste.  The first Syrah from Washington State.


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Bright pale straw yellow with hint of green.  Aroma roasted hazelnuts, lemon, butterscotch and vanilla.  Full flavored with good back-bone and fresh crisp acidity.


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Charming fresh floral aroma with strong peach/apricot component.  Lively palate with a touch of spritz and crisp acidity to balance the residual sugar.  Nice length of flavor with a clean finish.


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Lively ruby color of medium depth.  Atractive cherry-scented aroma with smokey, meaty and anise undertones.  Full flavored with backbone of velvety tannins and lengthy finish.


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Aroma of pineapple and ripe melon with notes of toasty coconut and butterscotch.


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Pale lemon-straw color.  Attractive aroma of lemon and fresh fig accented by toasty coconut and vanilla, full rich yeasty flavors and considerable length of finish.


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Aromas of black cherries and herbs with notes of chocolate and smoked meats.  Full, chewy flavors with lingering after taste.


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Fine aroma with lemon, fresh fig and melon backed by herbal undertones.  The palate is crisp and fresh with round mouth feel and a dry finish.


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Full herbal and berry aromas, mouth filling, chewy flavors with a long after taste.  This wine should age attractively although it shows much early charm.


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Floral aroma with spice mingling with citrus and grapefruit.  Light delicate palate with some spritz.


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Beautiful floral apricot-peach aromas tempered with pear and citrus notes, medium-dry palate nicely balanced by lively acidity.


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Roast chicken stuffed with fresh sage leaves and steamed clams are our favorites with this wine.


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Excellent as an apertif for sipping with good conversation.  We also enjoy it with our favorite recipes for halibut and cod served with lightly herbed sauces.


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Perfectly balanced and offers rich, buttery flavors and crisp acidity.  Try it with salmon, lobster, scallops or other seafood dishes.  It's also great with pasta!


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Lamb with fresh rosemary and garlic is our favorite.  Beef, game, and veal dishes like Osso Buco are superb choices.


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Prime rib, steaks and chocolate are wonderful with this wine.


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Roast duck, pork and veal dishes matched with this varietal are delicious.


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The softer tannins we get in our micro-climate are most in evidence in our signature wine, Cabernet Sauvignon.  Dark, muscular, with lush berry and plum flavors, the excellent structure that denotes great aging potential is almost overcome by the typically sweet fruit flavors we obtain.  Each vintage wins more gold medals than the one before!


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Our Merlots have been described as being textbook examples of Washington Merlot: intensely fruity, with black cherry flavors predominating, spicy, toasty, and full of the wonderful sweetness that comes from absolutely ripe fruit.  They also take a grand prize every now and then!


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Our Chardonnay is a little different from most Washington Chardonnays - ours is ripe, sweet, slightly oaky, with balanced fruit and acid and a delicious finish.  Priced considerably below our Reserve, this wine shares many of its characteristics and is often in limited supply.


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In great vintages, we set aside the most promising portion of our Chardonnay grapes for our Reserve designation.  These rare Chardonnays are intensely ripe, loaded with flavors of tropical fruits - papaya, coconut, pineapple - and are big, flavorful wines.  They also win gold medals whenever we submit!


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17,000 cases produced.  Under allocation due to high demand.  Recommended retail: $13.99/750ml


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Recommended retail: $13.99  Production: 4,000 cans  Distribution: National


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Suggested retail: $6.50  Distribution: National  Original wine produced by Hogue Cellars in 1982   Residual sugar: 1.70%


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Suggested retail: $6.50  Distribution: National  Residual sugar: 0.84%


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Suggested retail: $6.50  Distribution: National  Residual sugar: 1.25%


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Suggested retail: $6.50  Residual sugar: 4.5%  Distribution: National


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Hoodsport White Cap is specially blended with the finest Hoodsport Rieslings, Chenins, and Chardonnays grown in Eastern Washington.  This is a delicious dinner wine complimenting poultry, seafoods, nuts, cheeses, and fruits.  Also great for sipping, you will find it light and medium dry.


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Hoodsport Loganberry was carefully prepared in limited quantities from Pacific Northwest loganberries.  The wine is freshly tart and fruity with a clean fragrance of loganberries.  Hoodsport Loganberry is a great appetizer or after dinner wine and a joy with smoked salmon, poultry, crackers and cheese.


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Hoodsport Gooseberry was carefully vinted using grape techniques with Pacific Northwest gooseberries.  It is a unique wine, slightly tart with a clean after taste.  It is great with picnic foods, ham, turkey, apples, nuts and cheeses.


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Hoodsport Muller Thurgau was vinted from Muller Thurgau grapes grown in the cool, mild Western Washington climate that suits this variety perfectly.  This wine is a light, slightly sweet and fruity German-style wine with a distinctive floral boquet.  This wine is suitable for social occasions and superb with seafood, fowl, and pork.


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You've chosen a full blush wine with a light silky texture.  This medium dry wine has flavours reminiscent of wild cherries with a clean, fresh finish.  Pinto Nori Blanc is wonderful with smoked foods or served at picnics.  This wine was carefully vinted from select Oregon Pinot Noir grapes.


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Hoodsport Raspberry was carefully vinted in limited quantities from ripe Willamette raspberries grown near Lynden, Washington.  This robust, full-bodied, and deliciously fruity wine has consecutively won Hoodsport gold medals from coast to coast.  This wine is great as an after-dinner wine or with fresh crab, goose, pheasant, duck, and other fowl dishes.


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Hoodsport Rhubarb was carefully prepared from the world's finest rhubarb, grown near Puyallup in Western Washington.  This exquisite well-balanced wine is Hoodsport's best seller and has a delicate color, flavor, and bouquet.  This pleasant, easy to drink wine is good before, during, and after meals.


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Pleasant Vineyards near Prosser, Washington, under the direction of Harold Pleasant, have consistently harvested exceptional Chardonnay grapes.  Hoodsport Chardonnay reflects this in a classically dry, mature and complex wine properly oaked before release.  This wine is a pleasure with seafood, creamy pasta, and poultry dishes.


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Hoodsport Chenin Blanc was specially vinted from Chenin Blanc grapes grown on south-facing slopes near Prosser, Washington.  This enjoyable medium dry wine is light with a fruity character and goes well with seafood, fowl, fruits and cheeses.  It is a versatile wine appropriate for entertaining.


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Hoodsport Sauvignon Blanc is a delicious dry wine carefully vinted from limited quantities of selected Sauvignon Blanc grapes harvested in Eastern Washington.  The clean, fresh essence of green apples and the hint of herbs in this premium wine makes Hoodsport Sauvignon Blanc memorable when paired with a favorful dish.


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Hoodsport Semillon was vinted with select Semillon grapes harvested from Pleasant Vineyards in Eastern Washington.  Hoodsport Semillon is a delicious, mostly dry wine with a fresh citrus boquet.  Rich apricot flavors, scent of herbs, and a crisp, clean finish make it a perfect compliment for seafood.


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Using the same select grapes as for Hoodsport Lemberger wine, this tangy light blush wine is medium dry with distinct fruit flavor and a crisp finish.  White Lemberger is achieved by reducing the skin contact during fermentation, thereby reducing the tannin content.  The result is a very enjoyable sipping wine that is terrific with lighter foods.


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Hoodsport Johannisberg Riesling was vinted with Riesling grapes harvested from Eastern Washington's vineyards where warm days and cool nights result in exceptionally well balanced grapes.  This wine is a light medium dry wine with a light wildflower nose and clean flavors.  This wine is excellent for social occasions or served with seafood, poultry, or ham.  The statistics for the 1993 Hoodsport Johannisberg Riesling are: pH 3.25, Acid 0.63, Alcohol 11.9%, Residual Sugar 1.2, and Cases Produced 907.


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Hoodsport Lemberger was vinted from Lemberger grapes grown near Prosser, during the long days of the Washington growing season.  This delightfully crisp, refreshing wine with depth and complexity, has undergone malolactic fermentation and is lightly oaked.  Hoodsport Lemberger is enjoyable with pasta dishes, red meats, and spicy foods.


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Hoodsport Island Belle is carefully vinted from a lambruscavinifera cross called Island Belle.  The grape is descended from a native American Variety identified as Campbell Early and was planted in the mid-1800's in some of the oldest vineyards in the Northwest, on Stretch Island in Puget Sound.  Most of the original vines are still producing and they thrive well in the cool, rainy climate of the island.  An appelation for Island Belle is pending.  This exceptional full-bodied red wine is an excellent compliment to beef, barbeques and pastas.  It is also appropriate for afternoon sipping with nuts, cheeses, and fruits.


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Hoodsport Merlot was carefully vinted in limited quantities from Merlot grapes grown near Prosser, Washington.  This Merlot is a rich, full-bodied and complex wine that has undergone malolactic fermentation and aged thoroughly for a surprising softness and excellent balance of fruit and oak.  Hoodsport Merlot is the perfect accompaniment to hearty meals such as pasta, beef, and lamb.


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Hoodsport Gewurztraminer was carefully vinted from specially selected grapes grown in Washington's Yakima Valley.  The grape shows especially well in the Yakima Valley and the characteristic slight spiciness of the grape is more pronounced because of the climate and growing conditions.  This distinguished wine goes well with seafoods, turkey, ham and oriental dishes.


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David Rosengarten, The Wine & Food Companion, asks "how can a region like Washington produce red wine (principally Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) that generally is more graceful than California's with the same grapes, sometimes even more graceful than the wine that comes out of Bordeaux?"......."the fact is we are witnessing the emergence of a region destined for international renown in the production of red wine."


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The Wine Spectator, April 15, 1992: "After years of wrestling with an identity crisis, Washington Wines are beginning to roll. ......Consumers are finding that red and white wines from Latah Creek compare favorably with those from California and even Europe."  Full malo-lactic fermentation gives this Chardonnay a rich, buttery character that blends well with the bold, ripe and appley flavors.  Aging in French oak adds to the complexities of the variety.  Mike Conway, winemaker: "This Chardonnay is one of our best ever.  The growing conditions for the 91 harvest produced incredibly rich wines.  This wine will surely be one of our showcases for the 1991 Vintage."  Previous vintages of Latah Creek Chardonnay have received numerous medals in regional and national wine competitions along with a Wine Spectator BEST BUY selection in 1991.


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Ted Jordan Meredith, Northwest Wine - Winegrowing Alchemy Along the Pacific Ring of Fire: "Cabernet....Arguably, Washington's finest grape.  Washington Cabernets are typically deeply colored and flavored, full bodied....Washington Cabernets have a structure and backbone similar to classically styled Bordeaux, but with a ripeness and body more reminiscent of a California Cabernet.  Ultimately, they are Cabernet Sauvignon in their own style."


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A grape unique to Washington (in this country), Lemberger came here from central Europe (probably Hungary originally).  Beginning here as an experimental wine, Lemberger soon proved to be more popular among the public than such varietals as Cabernet or Pinot Noir.  It's easy to see why:  It has a characteristic dark color, bright berrylike fruit, and a velvety feel on the palate.  Whether made in a light, fruity style, without any oak contact, or in a more serious, oak-aged fashion, it is appealing in youth.  Despite its dark color, the tannins are very moderate.  Lemberger has been called Washington's Zinfandel, but unlike Zinfandel, it thrives in cool temperatures and ripens a couple weeks earlier than late varieties.  This grape is also winter-hardy and grows vigorously.  Lemberger is now made commercially in small quantities by only a handful of Washington wineries.


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Maywine has been described as "Springtime" in a bottle.  It has traditionally been used as a wine for festive occasions and signifies the coming of spring, often served from a large bowl.  Latah Creek's winemaker blends together premium Washington white wines (usually Johannisberg Riesling or Gewurztraminer) with fragrant woodruff herbs and natural strawberry concentrate.  This wonderfully fruity wine was developed from a family recipe brought to this country years ago bvy a Hungarian winemaker who years later passed it on to our winemaker.  The resultant wine, with the addition of the strawberry concentrate, is somewhat sweeter than the traditional German Maiwine.  Maywine can be served chilled or over ice as a wonderful aperitif.  The addition of a floating strawberry makes a striking presentation.  Mix with equal parts of soda water for a refreshing summer cooler.  For a quick and easy wintertime mulled wine, heat Maywine with a cinnamon stick.  Maywine also makes an excellent accompaniment to curry dishes.


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Ted Jordan Meredith, Northwest Wine - Winegrowing Alchemy Along the Pacific Ring of Fire: "The finest Northwest Rieslings occasionally approximate the elusive balance of ripeness, refinement, crisp acidity and complex flavors and scents that is the hallmark of the finer Rieslings from Germany or those from France's Alsace region. .....In America, except perhaps for the Rieslings of the Northwest, these European wines have no equal.  Most Northwest Rieslings, however, are simply good--if not particularly exciting wines."  In the classic German style, our Johannisberg Riesling grapes are harvested early.  Slow, cold fermentation allows the wine to retain it flowery, fragrant aromas.  Crisp acidity perfectly balances out its hint of residual sweetness.


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This is our second vintage release.  It is completely fermented in French oak barrels and aged three years in the bottle.  It is crafted in old world style and finished very dry.


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A very versatile light red.  It has the berry-like fruitness of a good Zinfandel without the darker flavors.


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There is a special synergy in this blend of grapes - the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  Enjoy the poetry of the wine and the poetry on the label.


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Nearly every vintage of our Pinot Noir has been well received.  We have won numerous awards.


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Salishan dry Rieslings have won numerous gold and silver medals!


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A warm, dry summer at the Thonney Vineyard yielded luscious Chardonnay fruit with delicious tropical flavors.  Partial barrel fermentation and extended lees contact, combined with the judicious use of secondary malo-lactic fermentation have helped produce a wine that is rich, complex and versatile enough to serve with seafood, pasta or your favorite spicy Asian dish.


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This dry style of Johannisberg Riesling benefits from an early harvest at the Thonney Vineyards, near Prosser.  The resulting wine is crisp and light on the palate with a delightful green apple nose.  An excellent balance of fruit and acidity make this the perfect wine for most light meats and Northwest seafood.


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A fairly typical growing season in the Columbia Valley during 1990 has produced another full-bodied, powerful and perfectly balanced wine.  Cooperage in small French and American oak barrels for more than two years has added additional depth and complexity.


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The Thonney Vineyard, near Prosser, has a history of producing some of the finest fruit in the Columbia Valley.  This rich, creamy wine is the result of 100% fermentation in small French oak barrels, extended lees contact and the generous use of secondary malo-lactic fermentation.  Delicious on its own, or with rich flavorful foods, this wine is in a class by itself.


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One of the wine worlds "rare beauties."  This lovely wine captures the varietal character of the fruit and intensifies it to a rich essence.  Notice the tea and honey aromas with mouth filling sweetness, finishing with refreshing acidity.


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The 1990 harvest has produced a wine with abundant black cherry and cedar aromas and a beautiful bright garnet color.  This intensely fruity Merlot is characteristically soft and supple in the palate with a long, lingering finish.  With wines of this quality, it's no wonder the Columbia Valley is gaining an international reputation for producing some of the world's finest Merlot.


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Early bud break and a warm dry summer resulted in an early harvest of mature Riesling fruit in the Columbia Valley.  This delicious flavorful wine has a delightful nose with hints of ripe apricots, pears and honey.  On the palate the intense fruit and slight sweetness are perfectly balanced with crisp acidity.


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Specially selected lots of premium grapes from the Columbia Valley have produced a wine that is crisp and refreshing.  An unusually warm growing season resulted in an early harvest of fruit that received ample exposure to the sun.  On the palate, hints of lemon and light touches of oak make this the perfect wine to complement Northwest seafood and shellfish.


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This delightful sparkling wine is produced in the traditional French method (methode champenoise).  A blend of 65% Pinot Noir with 35% Chardonnay was fermented in the bottle.  The grapes for this wine come from the internationally recognized vineyards near the Red Hills of Dundee in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.


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This delightful sparkling wine is produced in the traditional French method (methode champenoise).  A cuvee of 100% Chardonnay was fermented in the bottle.  The grapes for this wine come from the internationally recognized vineyards near the Red Hills of Dundee in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.


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Dark ruby color, perfumed boquet of black cherry, black currant and chocolate, hinting of blackberry, mint, cedar and tea leaf.  Cherry, plum and cedar flavors, edged with spice, are clean, balanced, with good depth of fruit, moderate tannins and a medium-long chocolate and cherry-tinged finish.


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This is the first Chardonnay that Stewarts' have aged in American oak.  The Cherry Hill Chardonnay underwent a partial malo-lactic fermentation.


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Aged in new French oak barrels.  Underwent a complete mal-lactic fermention which imparts a rich, buttery component to the flavor.  Slightly heavier-bodied than the Cherry Hill Chardonnay.


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Surprising crisp and refreshing.  Great hot weather sipping wine.


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Dry and fruity.  Aged extensively in French oak barrels for 22 months.


Wine Name:
Stewart Vineyards Late Harvest White Riesling

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This Late Harvest is full of honey and apricot flavors with a clean and refreshing finish.


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Suggested Retail: $7.99  Distribution: National  Residual Sugar: Dry


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Suggested Retail: $8.99  Distribution: National  Partial Malo-lactic fermentation  Residual Sugar: Dry


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New Release  Distribution: Pacific Northwest  Suggested Retail: $6.99  Residual Sugar: Dry


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New release  Suggested Retail: $5.99   Distribution: Pacific Northwest   Residual Sugar: {0.4%


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New Release   Suggested Retail: $5.99  Distribution: Pacific Northwest  Residual Sugar: 1.58%


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New Release   Distribution: National  Suggested Retail: $8.99  Variety of Hungarian origin


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Limited Production: 3,500 cases  Distribution: National  Suggested Retail: $11.95  100% Malo-lactic fermentation, barrel fermentation


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Very limited production: 750 cases  Suggested Retail: $17.99  Distribution: National


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Very Limited Production: 750 cases  Distribution: National  Suggested Retail: $17.99


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360 cases produced  Hungarian-Austrian variety  Suggested Retail: $9.95/750ml


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211 cases produced  Available only at winery  $11.95/750m.


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Related to Chardonnay  Dry, barrel-aged , only one of two wineries producing this variety.  Available only at winery:  $7.49/750ml


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Late-harvest wine, 8% residual sugar, suggested retail: $9.95/500ml


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Residual sugar: 8%, Suggested retail: $8.95/500ml


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Barrel-aged 24 months, 8% residual sugar, suggested retail: $9.95/500ml


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Available only at winery, price: $12.95/750ml


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Wilridge Winery's 1991 Crawford Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on October 22, 1991, at 23.1 brix, .72 total acid, and a pH of 3.52.  The wine was aged entirely in new French oak barrels after fermentation in small open-top fermenters.  1991 was a cool and long growing season.  Ripening of the 1991 Wilridge was aided by Crawford Vineyards innovative trellising system.  The wine has been well received by the public and the Northwest wine press.


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Wilridge Winery's 1992 Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on Aug. 28, 1992, at 23.5 Brix, .76 total acid, and a pH of 3.62.  The wine was fermented on the skins in small open-top fermenters for 16 days and aged in new French oak barrels.  1992 was a hot and early vintage, resulting in tight bunches of small cabernet grapes, which imparted in tense varietal flavors to the wine.


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The 1993 Klipsun Vineyard Merlot is Wilridge Wineries first Merlot.  The wine is currently aging in small new French oak barrels.  A portion of Wilridge's Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet will be blended with the Merlot prior to bottling.  The Merlot was harvested on Sept. 15, 1993, at 23 Brix, .87 total acid, and a pH of 3.03.  1993 had a cool growing season which benefitted Klipsun Vineyards, which is located in the warm Red Mountain District of the Yakima Valley.


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This wine shows why Washington Semillon is among the best made in the world.  Attractive nose with ripe apple, figs and bay combine with mouth filling flowers.  The wine is dry with just enough acid to clean the palate as you enjoy any entree.


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Light  gold hue.  Aroma is of ripe melons with nuances of basil, citrus and hazel nuts.  On the palate an excellent body is matched by refreshing acidity.  Just a touch of grass lingers on the palate.


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A panoply of fruit aromas including figs, pears and citrus, with hints of smoke and dry grass.  Flavors are lively with smoke, apples and herbs.  The wine has a good body and a crisp dry finish.


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This is a complex combination of aromas and flavors emcompassing varietal characteristics of both grapes.  On the nose figs and pineapple predominate.  On the palate it's toast, butter and basil.  The finish is long, amazingly integrated, with a dry balance.


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This intensely aromatic wine has pineapple, lemons, apples, butterscotch and just a hint of cinnamon on the nose.  The taste is initially rich and buttery, yet finishes crisp and dry with some length.


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Aromas bursting of ripe golden delicious apples and cherry blossoms marry with like flavors and firm acids to produce a lingering, satisfying finish.


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No trouble identifying Gewurztraminer character here: gardenia blossom and lychee nuts jump from the glass.  The palate is fairly soft with an off-dry balance and a clean finish and no bitterness.


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Color is good with ruby hue on the edges.  Aromas are of raspberries, currants, and toasted cedar.  The flavors are rich in intensity with more of a blackberry taste with touches of oak and leather on the palate.


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Good dark color with a ruby edge and lively fruit aromas of cherries, chocolate and oak.  The palate is soft with light tannins, yet the body has great substance.  The flavors are of coffee and berry with a slight citrus finish.


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Beautiful ruby color.  Pretty aromas of ripe cherries and toasty smokey oak.  The flavors are full of fruit, with moderate tannins.  The finish is long and appealing.


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A very pretty integration of fruit and oak is displayed on the nose with just a light touch of fresh basil.  The palate is crisp and clean with the oak being a bit more obvious.  A little fresh herbal impression is left in the mouth.


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Seductive and sweet Chardonnay aromas highlighted by vanilla oak.  The palate is soft but finished with good acid balance.  Note tropical fruit flavor.


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Generous ruby color.  Raspberry, black sweet cherry aromas and flavors.  Good tannins combine with fruit present to provide a wine capable of years of bottle aging.


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Ruby color, blackberry, plum and cedar bouquet.  Plum, blackberry, sweet cherry and cedar flavors.  Firm tannins present in finish.  Will benefit from 3-5 years bottle age.


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Flavors of ripe Granny Smith apples and Anjou pears dominate the boquet and flavors of this classic white Bordeaux blend.  The barrel fermentation and extended barrel aging utilized to craft this wine has added toasted oak and butterscotch flavors.


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This wine has loads of chardonnay varietal fruit highlighted by butter, caramel and toast.  The flavors are expansive with hints of butterscotch and a creamy finish.


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Intense yet elegantly balanced spice, lychee nut and floral aromas.  An opulent full-bodied wine possessing rich impeccable Gewurztraminer spice, floral and citrus flavors.  Firm acids, very long finish.


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Medium dark in color.  The seductive aroma of spices, violets and dried cherries keeps your nose lingering in the glass.  The palate is medium in astringency and body and long in fruit flavors.  Should age for 10 years or more.


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Aromatic and spicy (the grape is a Gewurtraminer cross) , off-dry


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The grapes for the '92 Dry Riesling came from Willard Farms just north of Prosser, Washington in the Yakima Valley.  The grapes were picked at 23 Brix and the juice was fermented bone dry at cool temperatures.  The resulting wine underwent malolactic fermentation which is a natural bacterial (secondary) fermentation that reduces the acidity of the wine and adds complexity of flavor.  Light filtration took place before bottling finished the winemaking process.  This wine combines a bouquet of honey and apricot with full rich flavors balanced by acidity on the palate.  Serve lightly chilled (50-60 F) with a wide variety of dishes: from pasta to monkfish, roast beef to salmon.  Or, sip it by itself while enjoying a good view, or good company, or both.


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Moreman Farms near Pasco provided the grapes for our '90 Washington State Pinot Noir.  The juice was left with the skins during fermentation,  which took fourteen days.  The resulting wine was carefully pressed, settled for twenty-four hours, then moved into large (1300 gal or 4000 l) oak tanks.  After twelve months, the wine was moved into 60 gallon French and American oak barrels, whre it spent another more year.  During this time, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was naturally clarified.  This Pinot Noir combines flavors of ripe strawberries with overtones of spice and oak.  With its firm structure and good balance, it should age well for several years.  Serve at 65 F with lamb, pasta dishes, poultry, salmon, or well aged cheeses.


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Chantepierre, which means song of the rock, is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot.  The Merlot came from the Crawford Farms near Prosser, the Cabernet Sauvignon is from Piper Farms on the Royal Slope near George.  The grapes were blended in the fermenting vats, where they stayed for twelve days.  The resulting wine was oak aged in the same way as the Pinot, and underwent malolactic fermentation and was naturally clarified.  The '90 Chantepierre combines intense fruit flavors with a solid tannic structure to creat a wine of elegance, balance, and depth.  Serve at 65 F with hearty dishes of any kind - including dark chocolates - or put in in your cellar so it can achieve a mellow old age.


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A beautiful floral boquet reminiscent of our gold medal winning 1990 chardonnay is developing in the bottle and the complex flavors are starting to harmonize.


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The crisp, steely tartness of this German varietal makes it a consumer favorite in the Seth Ryan Tasting Room.  The clean, fresh flavors style this wine for leisurely sipping.


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This wine has been improving ever since it was bottled.  It is not overly sweet and can be enjoyed just as a sipping wine at any time.


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Beautiful aroma, fruit flavors, and velvety texture are unmistakably Cabernet Franc.  This wine is completely enjoyable right now and will continue to improve in the next few years.


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Pear and tropical fruits on nose; light toasty vanilla notes on finish.  Excellent wine for rich Northwest seafood dishes.  100% malolactic fermentation.  Fermented and aged in small French oak barrels.


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Fermented and aged two years in small French oak barrels.  Black cherry aroma, berry and earth on palate, spicy, light-toast finish.


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Partially barrel-fermented.  Aged 10 months in French oak.  Soft peach aromas with crisp citrus finish.  Very "food-friendly" wine.


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100% barrel fermented in oak, left nine months "sur lie", and left to bottle age for six months.  A complex white exhibiting a rich, creamy texture, with flavors of peach, apple, vanilla and toast.


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100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes crushed and gently pressed to produce a delicate salmon-colored "Blanc De Noirs".  Off-dry with berry flavors and a brief brush of oak aging.


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Deep, inky wine low in tannins exhibiting concentrated blueberry and boysenberry flavors.  Soft, full and velvety on the palate.


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Deep ruby color with flavors of strawberries and chocolate.  Low in tannins with a pleasant softness and balance.


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1992 "Tinto Riserva Especial" 100% Cabernet aged 24 month in small Spanish oak barrels full fruit and oak flavors with vanilla accents and well balanced tannins.


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A light, pale white wine off-dry riesling with a perfumy, floral nose, delicate flavors and clean finish.


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For blush lovers, our Sunset Pinot Noir offers delightful berry flavor and a touch of sweetness 1.8% residual sugar.  It's bright pink color adds cheer to any meal or occasion/celebration.


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We produce only 20 cases a year.  Starting with a barrel fermented Chardonnay base wine, we bottle ferment it 6 years to give an intensely complex, creamy, flavorful bottle of bubbly that is totally dry and totally delicious.  We only release it for tasting on our anniversary the first weekend of August.


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100% barrel fermented in small French oak.  Partial malolactic fermentation.  A crisp full flavored Chardonnay.  Hints of figs, ripe melon and vanilla.  The flagship wine of our winery.


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We produce from only one acre of Cabernet Sauvignon on our estate.  We crush and ferment these beautiful black berries for 25-30 days, then press to new American oak barrels to age for 2 years.  The 1989 vintage is a bit lighter than any other we have produced and is packaged in a smoke colored glass bottle to show off its light character.  Less than 100 cases were produced.


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We are one of the few producers and growers of Pinot Noir in Washington State.  This variety is fickle in quality wherever it's grown.  We ferment whole clusters and punch down and foot stomp daily for one month to make this style of Pinot Noir.  The pressed wine is aged for 2 years in small French oak barrels and bottle aged one year minimum before release.  This vintage shows great promise for future cellaring and has been enjoyed by many Pinot Noir enthusiast this past year.


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The dry style is relatively unknown in the USA, but a bit more common in the Alsation region of France and Germany.  We allow the estate grown Muscat Canelli to finish to dry in older French oak barrels.  Experimental releases of the 1988 and 1989 vintage met with such great response that we have added this style to our Muscat line-up.  We expect more acclaim as we perfect this unusual style.


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The middle sybling of our Muscat Canelli family, also100% from our own estate vineyard.  We produce this off dry style at 1.4% residual sugar, less sweet than most Muscat so it will accomodate many styles of food, especially Asian and seafood.  Clean, crisp and a multiple award winner that we no longer enter into competition due to it's past performance.


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We are well known for our Muscat Canelli wines.  Nouveaux Riche is the sweetest style we produce from late harvest grapes picked at 28-30% sugar.  This wine has taken so many medals in the past we have stopped entering it in competitions.  When we take it to a festival it sells out fast.  The grapes all come from our estate vineyard.  The residual sugara is 10.4%.


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We our proud of our first release of Merlot.  Its a great way to start a new decade and this big chewy Merlot will outlast many of the Cabernets and will show well into the next millenium.


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Powerful high-attitude Washington Cabernet.  Long life, ages well.


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50% barrel fermented, oak-aged  (about 1/2 in new French oak)


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One of the few Washington State Pinot Noirs produced.


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Finished off-dry, very fruity floral aromas.


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Finished in an off-dry, fruity style with crisp acidity.


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Finished semi-sweet with balanced acid.  Very floral, loaded with fruit.


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Chinook winemakers Kay Simon and Clay Mackey offer a full-flavored version of Semillon in their 1992 vintage wine.  This variety is one of the Northwest's best-kept 'secrets' and offers a lighter, interesting alternative to those seeking a change from Chardonnay.  Aged in oak barrels for a number of months, the CHINOOK 1992 Semillon is a particularly rich white for dry wine lovers.  It combines the spicy, herbaceous varietal flavors of Semillon with smooth vanilla-oak.


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Fresh and fruity flavors from ripe Sauvignon blanc grapes are the main components of our 1992 vintage wine.  We've added to its complexity by several months' aging in large and small oak containers.  Summer of 1992 was the warmest since we began making Chinook's wines in 1983.  In fact, it was so warm we spent our wedding anniversary evening, August 18th, crushing and pressing the grapes to make this wine.  That extreme warmth translates into softer, very approachable wines from the 1992 vintage.  Drinking them might even conjure up some images of warm summer evenings!


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The long, warm 1991 harvest season yielded ripe, flavorful grapes.  As with our previous four vintages of Chardonnay, we selected fruit from three different vineyards.  Each lot was separately barrel fermented in French oak and left undisturbed on the yeast lees for several months.  One year after harvest and fermentation we blended the three wines to make our Chardonnay.  The wine drew from each vineyard site special nuances such as tropical fruit, honey and spice flavors.  One of the vineyard lots-approximately one third of the blend-underwent malolactic fermentation, resulting in a subtle buttery flavor and aroma.  We have watched this wine develop in the bottle and know you can enjoy it now, but it will continue to evolve with additional aging.  Our Chardonnay is a perfect match with simple spiced grilled shrimp.


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In the fall of 1990, we harvested grapes from our two favorite Yakima Valley Merlot vineyards.  Dick Boushey and Dennis Carter grow Merlot about six or seven miles apart on the 'Roza' (named after the Roza Irrigation District) but the grapes from the two vineyards possess markedly different flavor characteristics.  We've decided that the optimum Merlot blend is some from each vineyard, and since 1987 our Merlot blends reflect our preference.  The result is that we can combine fruity berry-cherry flavors from the Boushey vineyard with Carter Family vineyard's herbal, deep-colored qualities.  We believe this adds to the complexity for which Washington State Merlot is increasingly recognized.


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1988 Chardonnay Estate was bottled in February of 1993.  Four years in production, 2 1/2 years on the lees in older French oak, have resulted in a wine of immense depth and complexity.  More along the lines of a Mearsult this wine will age 12-15 years.  At this writing, still a very young wine.


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This Semillon spent 3 years on the lees in older French oak.  It displays rich herb flavors of basil, dill, sage and green peppers.  It is wonderful with all types of seafood and will age in the 10-15 year range.


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Eight weeks on the skins, 3 years in older French oak barrels.  Finesse, elegance and structure exhibiting almost port like richness in the fruit.  Should age in the twenty year range.  Needs decanting and breathing at this time.


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One of our biggest style Merlot currently produced in North America.  Very reminiscent of a top Pomerol.  Incredible rich concentrated fruit and chocolate characteristics.  Will age for 20-25 years.


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A spectacular wine along the lines of a Hungarian Tokay or Trockenbeerenanslese.  27.2 Brix sugar.  Deep amber color with rich raisin, apricot and honey characteristics.  Will age 75 or more years.


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A very versatile light red.  It has the berry like fruitness of a good Zinfandel without the darker flavors.


