CURRENT VINTAGES

2006 Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast - 90
– "Best Buy"

2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Enthusiast - 90
– "Best Buy"

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
– Gold Medal & "Best of Class"

2007 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
– Gold Medal

Wine Spectator - 89
"A supple style offers plenty of ripe cherry and currant fruit, shaded with hints of red pepper and cream. Lingers well against polished tannins." - H.S.

2005 Merlot
Wine Spectator - 91
- “Ripe and generous, a silky, plush-textured mouthful of red plum, raspberry, cream and coffee flavors that arch enticingly from the first sip through the long, round finish. Drink now through 2013.” -HS

2003 Syrah
Vineyard & Wine Management West Coast Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

2007 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

2002 Tradition
2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
– GOLD MEDAL

2007 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– GOLD MEDAL

Wine Spectator - 90

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PAST VINTAGES

2003 Chardonnay
New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

2006 Washington CEO Magazine Wine Competition
–BEST CHARDONNAY

Wine Spectator - 89, Smart Buy
“Smooth and appealing for its balance, this lovely combination of pear, peach and vanilla character has just enough acidity to keep it lively and let the flavors linger.”

2003 Merlot
Wine Spectator - 90, Smart Buy
“Rich and spicy, with a glowing core of ripe raspberry, strawberry and red cherry, balanced with juicy acidity and a lavish blanket of creamy oak. The finish sails on and on.”

2006 Seattle Wine Awards
– Gold Medial

2006 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– Gold Medial

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator - 90, Smart Buy
“Supple and generous, a lush mouthful of ripe currant, plum and blueberry flavors, shaded with deft wafts of white pepper and cream as the finish picks up a hint of a smoky note.”

2006 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– Gold Medial

2003 Sauvignon Blanc
Beverage Testing Institute/Tastings.com – 88
– “Brilliant straw hue. Green pepper, grass and pear aromas. Medium-bodied, this has fresh, bright varietal fruit and a finish with tangy acidity.”

New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

WineFest 2005 at HiltonHead Island, South Carolina
– Silver Medal

2002 Merlot
Wine Spectator - 90, Smart Buy
“Smooth and rich, a plush mouthful of sweet cherry, dried currant and dusky spice flavors that linger on the silky finish, hinting at sage as the wine persists. Drink now through 2009.”

New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Vineyard & Wine Management West Coast Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

2002 Sauvignon Blanc
Tasters Guild 17th Annual International Wine Competition
– Gold Medal

Wine Spectator - 86
“Bright and lively,offering peach and citrus flavors that echo on the peppery finish. Drink now.”

Eastern International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com - 87
"Brilliant straw hue. Pear, melon, grass and thyme aromas. Medium-bodied, this is a delicate, finesseful Sauvignon Blanc that has elegance, crisp acidity and a subtle grassy, herbal character."

2002 Chardonnay
Tasters Guild 17th Annual International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Eastern International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Nashville-Tennessean,
April 2005
“… pleasant aroma of ash, cauliflower, apples, lemon and butter, backed by subtle oak notes … Based on its overall appeal, this wine finished first in our tasting.”

2002 Syrah
2006 Decanter World Wine Awards
–INTERNATIONAL TROPHY FOR RHÔNE VARIETAL OVER £10 ($19 US)

2005 Eastern International Wine Competition
– Gold Medal

2006 Washington CEO Magazine Wine Competition
– BEST SYRAH

Wine Spectator - 88

Beverage Tasting Institute/Tastings.com - 88
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ”

2005 Wines of the World Competition
– Silver Medal

2005 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbus Food & Wine Affair Competition
– Gold Medal

2005 Wines of the World Competition
– Silver Medal

New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com - 86
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"

2001 Tradition
2006 LA County Fair, Wines of the World Competition
– GOLD MEDAL

2006 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– GOLD MEDAL

Wine Spectator - 90
- “Smooth, ripe, generous, with raspberry, currant and sweet, spicy oak flavors mingling nicely, finishing with transparency and fine texture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now through 2012.”

Wine Enthusiast - 89
“This mature blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah is quite delicious, with a smoothness acquired by all the extra time in the bottle. The flavors have moved into secondary fruits, and the tannins are softened by time. You’ll taste a pleasing mix fruit pastry, jam and brioche as the wine slides into a pillow-soft finale.”

Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com - 89
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” - “Brilliant ruby red-violet hue. Black currant, dried herb, tar and oak aromas. Medium-full with very good concentration, this has layers of flavor and a nicely balanced finish with ample oak and refined tannins.”

2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasters Guild 17th Annual International Wine Competition
– Gold Medal

Wine Spectator - 88
“Dark in color, but relatively light and fragrant, with pretty currant and sweet spice flavors that persist gently.”

WineFest 2005 at HiltonHead Island, South Carolina
– Silver Medal

Dallas Morning News
– Silver Medal

Wine & Spirits Magazine - 93
"Classic cabernet and classic Washington. Tobacco and cedar over exotic green scents tell you it's cabernet, and that bright and generous red fruit tells you you're in Washington. Warm in tone, this has a rich red cherry flavor that gains focus from a crystalline minerality. It's clean and precise in the finish, the minerality sufficient to pair with something equally classic, like grilled lamb chops."

2001 Merlot
Wine Press Northwest - 2004 Platinum Judging
– Platinum
“This was the top Merlot in the Platinum thanks to aromas of baker’s chocolate and smokey cherries and flavors of blackberries and rich coffee with a hint of white pepper on the finish. Well-managed tannins give this approachability now.”

Tasters Guild 17th Annual International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Wine Spectator - 88
“Firm and Spicy, with mature overtones of dried orange peel and musky floral notes around a core of cherry and espresso flavors.”

Dallas Morning News
– Gold Medal

2001 Syrah
Tasters Guild 17th Annual International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

WineFest 2005 at HiltonHead Island, South Carolina
– Silver Medal

Wine Spectator - 91
“…this is a big step up. Bright and juicy, it has a refinement to the cinnamon and clove-scented cherry, blueberry and pepper flavors that lets them linger enticingly on the beautifully framed finish.”

Sunset Magazine,
July 2004
“Enticing aromas of cocoa, blackberries, and licorice; saturated flavors of dark chocolate, coffee and vanilla.”

Toronto Sun
“A smart, jumpin' syrah with lovely wild animal aromas on a frame of blueberries and thick spices. It's not overbearing but laced with blackcurrants, minty spice, espresso and other wild, exotic flavours. A real treat.”

2000 Tradition
The Gold Challenge
Wine Competition
– Best of Class: GOLD

2005 LA County Fair, Wines of the World Competition
– Best of Class: GOLD
for Red Table Wines, Bordeaux Blends (including Meritage), 2001 & earlier.
"Toasty oak, ultra ripe, round, currant, cassis."

2005 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

New World International Wine Competition
– Silver Medal

WineFest 2005 at HiltonHead Island, South Carolina
– Silver Medal

Wine Spectator - 90
“Ripe and generous, brimming with blackberry, currant and plum flavor, nicely shaded with white pepper and toast, framed with mildly gritty tannins. Needs time to settle in, but then it should be a beauty.”

Wine & Spirits - 88
“A blend of cabernet and merlot, this wine has plenty of rich chocolatey oak and jammy black cherry fruit for mass appeal. The soft, syrupy texture makes it a full-on red for ribs.”

Beverage Testing Institute / Tastings.com - 88
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" - "Brilliant ruby red-violet hue. Plum, black cherry, tar, oak and dried herb aromas. Medium-full with good concentration, this is ripe with a distinct herbal backbone and a nicely balanced finish with lively acidity.”

1999 Tradition
Tasters Guild 16th Annual International Wine Competition
– Gold Medal

Wine Press Northwest - "Outstanding"
"This Cab-based blend has developed a tradition of being an outstanding red. It opens with aromas of smoked bacon and moist earth with flavors of black cherries, bittersweet chocolate and licorice. A great steak wine.”

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