Woodinville Wine Country members receive impressive scores from Wine Enthusiast Magazine

 

 

Congratulations to the following Woodinville Wine Country members for their impressive scores in the latest issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine!

• Lauren Ashton 2009 Cuvée Arlette (95)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon (95)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Long Haul Merlot Cabernet Franc-Malbec Petit Verdot (95)
• Brian Carter Cellars 2009 Opulento Dessert Wine (94)
• Lauren Ashton 2009 Cuvée Mirabelle (94)
• Lauren Ashton 2009 Proprietor’s Cuvée (94)
• Mark Ryan 2009 The Dissident Merlot-Cab Sauv –Syrah Malbec-Petit Verdot (94)
• EFESTÉ 2011 Evergreen Vineyard Riesling (93)
• Lauren Ashton 2009 Syrah (93)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Dead Horse Cab Sauv-Cab Franc-Malbec-Melot-Petit Verdot (93)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Crazy Mary Mourvèdre (93)
• Brian Carter Cellars 2009 Corrida Tempranillo-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Garnache-Cabernet Franc (92)
• Brian Carter Cellars 2007 Solesce Red Wine (92)
• EFESTÉ 2010 Lola Chardonnay (92)
• EFESTÉ 2011 Feral Sauvignon Blanc (92)
• Lauren Ashton 2011 Cuvée Méline (92)
• Lauren Ashton 2011 Rose of Sangiovese (92)
• Lauren Ashton 2011 Roussanne (92)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Les Vignes de Marcoux Lost Soul Syrah (92)
• Apex 2010 Chardonnay (91)
• Brian Carter Cellars 2010 Oriana (91)
• Brian Carter Cellars 2010 1 Grenache (91)
• EFESTÉ 2011 Babbitt Rosè (91)
• Lauren Ashton 2011 Chardonnay (91)
• Mark Ryan 2010 Viognier (91)
• Mark Ryan 2009 Wild Eyed Syrah (91)

Some Wineries Closed for the 4th of July Holiday

The following wineries and tasting rooms will be CLOSED for the 4th of July:  Otis Kenyon Wine, Patit Creek Cellars, Dusted Valley, Facelli, Red Sky, Pondera, Pepper Bridge, Amavi, Brian Carter Cellars, Davenport Cellars. 

Other wineries may have shortened hours of operation or other plans for the holidays.  To confirm holiday hours, call the winery.  A phone listing for our members is available here http://bit.ly/9GtW8x

 

Woodinville Wines Receive Top Scores in Latest Wine Spectator

Congratulations to six Woodinville Wine Country member wineries for receiving scores of 90 or above in the November 30th edition of the Wine Spectator. Wines include: Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Meritage – 91, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley Reserve – 91, Cougar Crest 2007 Anniversary Cuvee Walla Walla Valley – 92, Adams Bench 2008 Reckoning – 90, Cougar Crest 2007 Merlot Walla Walla Valley – 90, Betz Family Winery 2009 Syrah Red Mountain La Cote Rousse – 92, Betz Family Winery 2009 Syrah Yakima Valley La Serenne Boushey Vineyard – 90 and Domaine Ste. Michelle 2005 Luxe Columbia Valley – 90.

Wines from Woodinville Wine Country Receive Scores of 90 or Above

Woodinville winemakers continue to produce wines that receive excellent scores in the Wine Spectator. The following wines were noted in the October 15th edition. Novelty Hill 2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 91, Guardian Cellars 2008 Chalk Line Columbia Valley – 90, Januik 2009 Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard – 90, J. Bookwalter 2008 Foreshadow Merlot – 90, Januik 2008 Blend Columbia Valley 2008 – 90, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Riesling Cold Creek Vineyard – 90, Otis Kenyon Wine 2008 Syrah Walla Walla Valley, DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate 2009 – 92 and Airfield 2010 Sauvignon Blanc – 90. Congratulations to our amazing wineries!

Woodinville Wines – Top Scores in the Wine Spectator

Congratulations to the following wineries for receiving a score of 90 or above in the September 30th edition of the Wine Spectator – Januik 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley – 94, Januik 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain Ciel Du Cheval Vineyard – 94, Januik 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills Champoux Vineyard – 93, J. Bookwalter 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Foreshadow – 92, EFESTE 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Big Papa Old Block – 91, Januik 2008 Merlot Red Mountain Klipsun Vineyard – 92, Novelty Hill 2008 Malbec Columbia Valley Stillwater Creek Vineyard – 91.

Woodinville Wine Country Wineries Receive Top Scores in Wine Spectator

Congratulations to the following wineries for receiving excellent scores in the August 31st issue of the Wine Spectator. Amavi Cellars 2008 Walla Walla Valley Syrah – 93, Baer Winery 2008 Arctos – 91, Betz Family Winery 2008 Clos de Betz – 92, Brian Carter Cellars 2006 Solesce – 90, Covington Cellars 2008 Cabernet Franc – 91, Dusted Valley 2008 Syrah Walla Walla Valley Tall Tales – 91, Mark Ryan 2008 Dead House – 93, Mark Ryan 2008 Water Witch – 92, Mark Ryan 2008 Long Haul – 91, Stevens Winery – 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon – 90.

[tag Amavi, Baer Winery, Betz Family Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, CovingtonCellars, Dusted Valley, Mark Ryan, Stevens Winery]

Columbia Winery – Woodinville Wine Country’s Featured Winery of the Week

Columbia Winery is Washington’s first premium winery, producing distinctive Washington wines from European vinifera grapes since 1962. Winemaker Emeritus David Lake, deemed "Dean of Washington Winemakers" by both Wine Spectator and Decanter Magazine, believed in the synergy between art and science, and continued the founders’ tradition of innovation by introducing new varietals to the state, such as Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Gris.

Today, Director of Winemaking Kerry Norton honors the Columbia Winery tradition by crafting highly-acclaimed wines from Washington state. Wines from Columbia Winery exhibit the rich fruit flavors indicative of Washington from the refreshing Cellarmaster Riesling to the rounded berry-filled Merlot to the smoky Syrah, you will find that each wine has a superb balance of fruit and acidity to complement any meal or occasion.

Columbia Winery sources the grapes for its wines from numerous vineyards in Eastern Washington and produces Vineyard Designated wines from Red Willow, Otis and Wyckoff Vineyards.

Located in the scenic Woodinville wine country, Columbia Winery is the ideal location for your special event. The winery is a landmark Victorian mansion surrounded by a picture perfect English garden. Our in-house catering presents exceptional menus that paired with Columbia Winery’s award winning wines will complement your dining experience. The impeccable service, attention to detail and state-of-the-art technology available will give you the essential amenities required for your important event.

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Congratulations to 5 Woodinville Wineries for Receiving a 90 or above in the Latest Wine Spectator

Congratulations to the following wineries for receiving top scores in the July 31st issue of the Wine Spectator: Betz Family Winery Pere de Famille 2008 – 92, Brian Carter Cellars Byzance 2007 – 90, Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot Horse Heaven Hills 2008 – 91, Mark Ryan Chardonnay 2009 – 91 and Sparkman Cellars Ruby Leigh 2008 – 92.

[tag Betz Family Winery, Brian Carter Cellars, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Mark Ryan Winery, Sparkman Cellars]

Convergence Zone Cellars – Woodinville Wine Country’s Winery of the Week

Convergence Zone Cellars (also known as CZ Cellars) is a family-run micro-winery located in Woodinville’s Warehouse District. Named after our unique Puget Sound weather phenomenon, CZ Cellars has produced several award-winning weather-themed wines since opening in 2010: Storm Front (our signature Merlot-Cabernet blend), Dewpoint (the driest Riesling in Washington), and Sunbreak (an off-dry Chenin Blanc).

Winemaker Scott Greenberg started making wine at home from wine kits, then from grapes. After 5 years, he decided to rent some warehouse space and produce wine commercially. Scott is an alumni of the NW Wine Academy winemaking program and is Burien’s Community Development Director ("the day job that pays for the winery").

The entire Greenberg family (Monica, Ryan, Danielle and Troy) is active in winery operations–serving customers in our tasting room, cleaning hoses, running pumps, marketing and website design. Chester the Winery Dog also helps with customer relations. We are currently sold out of all wine except Dewpoint and will re-open our tasting room in November. Check our website at www.czcellars.com for information on upcoming events and our fall release.

Brian Carter Cellars – Woodinville Wine Country’s Featured Winery of the Week

Did you know that Brian Carter actually made his first wine at the age of 15?

It’s True! After receiving his first microscope as a gift, the future microbiologist started viewing every minute critter he could find.

After Brian read about how yeasts were used in the fermentation process he decided to make a batch of wine from the omnipresent blackberries.

After his initial success he went on to make wine from rosehips, raspberries and even, god forbid, beets. Great color and it had that certain earthy flavor of a fine Burgundy!

The rest is history and forty plus years later, he’s still making great wines. He also promises his blends don’t contain any root vegetables. Well, not yet anyway.