SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Pacific Northwest wines dominated at a top international wine competition held in California.
At the 2013 Pacific Rim Wine Competition, 14 wines from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia won gold/best-in-class awards, while another 19 wines won gold medals.
British Columbia wines, primarily from the warm Okanagan Valley, stood out, as Desert Hills Estate Winery won three best-in-class nods, while Red Rooster won two best-in-class and two gold medals. Kestrel Vintners in the Yakima Valley town of Prosser also won two best-in-class awards.
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in Oliver, B.C., won a best in class as well as five gold medals.
Northwest wines won 130 total medals.
The competition, held last week, is part of the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, Calif. The judging is run by Don Galleano, who owns a winery in California’s Cucamonga Valley. The chief judge is Coke Roth, a prominent wine judge who lives in Washington wine country.
Here are the full Northwest results.
Gold/Best in class
Abacela 2012 Grenache Rose, Umpqua Valley, $15
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Athene, Okanagan Valley, $35
Cassini Cellars 2008 Collector’s Series Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $34
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $35
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2009 Eagles Nest Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $22
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2011 Eagles Nest Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley, $16
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $20
Kestrel Vintners 2009 Winemaker’s Select Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $40
Kestrel Vintners 2008 Winemaker’s Select Mourvedre, Yakima Valley, $40
Poplar Grove Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $35
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2010 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $35
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $22
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Dry Riesling, Okanagan Valley, $17
Roza Ridge 2010 Petit Verdot, Rattlesnake Hills, $20
Gold
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, $38
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $45
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $30
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $33
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $25
Calona Vineyards 2012 Artist Series Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $15
Cassini Cellars 2009 Collector’s Series Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $45
Church & State Wines 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $26
Church & State Wines 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $25
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Walla Walla Valley, $40
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $18
Duck Pond Cellars 2009 Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $12
Paradise Ranch 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Icewine, Okanagan Valley, $50
Poplar Grove Winery 2007 Legacy, Okanagan Valley, $50
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2009 Stewart Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $45
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $18
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Viognier, Okanagan Valley, $22
Roza Ridge 2009 Merlot, Rattlesnake Hills, $16
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2011 Oldfield Series Kerner Icewine, Okanagan Valley, $30
Silver
Abacela 2012 Albarino, Umpqua Valley, $18
Backyard Vineyards 2011 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $22
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $33
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, $38
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $30
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $30
Calona Vineyards 2012 Artist Series Sovereign Opal, Okanagan Valley, $15
Cassini Cellars 2009 Maximus, Okanagan Valley, $34
Cassini Cellars 2008 Nobilus, Okanagan Valley, $39
Cassini Cellars 2009 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $34
Church & State Wines 2010 Coyote Bowl Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Similkameen Valley, $35
Church & State Wines 2009 Coyote Bowl Series Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $35
Church & State Wines 2009 Quintessential, Okanagan Valley, $50
Church & State Wines 2010 Coyote Bowl Series Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $35
Church & State Wines 2011 Coyote Bowl Series Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $25
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $40
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $34
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2009 Anniversary Cuvee, Walla Walla Valley, $35
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2010 Dedication Seven, Columbia Valley, $20
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2008 Mirage, Okanagan Valley, $26
Desert Wind Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope, $25
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $18
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Ruah, Wahluke Slope, $20
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $18
Desert Wind Winery 2011 Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $18
Desert Wind Winery 2009 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $18
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $15
Duck Pond Cellars 2009 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $35
Duck Pond Cellars 2011 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $12
Duck Pond Cellars 2010 Mingle, Wahluke Slope, $12
Firesteed Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $17
Firesteed Cellars 2009 Riesling, Oregon, $13
Fort Berens 2011 Cabernet Franc, British Columbia, $25
Fort Berens 2012 Dry Riesling, British Columbia, $18
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2011 Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley, $28
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2010 Burning Desire Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, $30
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2012 Afternoon Delight Orange Muscat, Lake Chelan, $18
Henry Estate Winery 2010 Pinot Gris, Umpqua Valley, $15
Hyatt Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills, $13
Hyatt Vineyards 2009 Syrah, Rattlesnake Hills, $13
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $15
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2012 Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, $15
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Dry Riesling, Red Mountain, $15
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2012 Riesling, Washington, $12
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Chenin Blanc Ice Wine, Red Mountain, $25
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2012 Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley, $15
Noble Ridge 2009 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $25
Noble Ridge 2010 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $24
Noble Ridge 2011 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $19
Paradise Ranch 2011 Merlot Icewine, Okanagan Valley, $29
Paradise Ranch 2011 Late Harvest Cabernet Franc-Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $19
Peller Estates Winery 2011 Family Series Chardonnay, British Columbia, $13
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $25
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $20
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 2011 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $35
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery 2009 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $25
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $17
Red Rooster Winery 2012 Reserve Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $22
Roza Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills, $16
Roza Ridge 2010 Malbec, Rattlesnake Hills, $20
Roza Ridge 2009 Roadside Market, Rattlesnake Hills, $16
Sandhill Wines 2011 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $18
Sandhill Wines 2011 Small Lots Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $30
Sandhill Wines 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $19
Spangler Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc, Southern Oregon, $27
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2010 Oldfield Series Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $35
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2009 Oldfield Series 2Bench Red, Okanagan Valley, $30
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2009 Oldfield Series Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $28
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2011 Oldfield Series 2Bench Rose, Okanagan Valley, $23
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2011 Oldfield Series 2Bench White, Okanagan Valley, $23
Bronze
Backyard Vineyards 2010 Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $20
Backyard Vineyards 2011 Nosey Neighbor, Okanagan Valley, $15
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2010 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $25
Cassini Cellars 2010 Maximus, Okanagan Valley, $34
Church & State Wines 2010 Coyote Bowl Series Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $35
Church & State Wines 2009 Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $26
Church & State Wines 2010 Quintessential, Okanagan Valley, $50
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2008 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $34
Cougar Crest Estate Winery 2011 Viognier, Walla Walla Valley, $20
Desert Hills Estate Winery 2009 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $30
Duck Pond Cellars 2010 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $12
Firesteed Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $30
Firesteed Cellars 2011 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $13
Fort Berens 2011 Meritage, British Columbia, $28
Fort Berens 2012 Pinot Gris, British Columbia, $18
Henry Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley, $18
Hyatt Vineyards 2010 Merlot, Rattlesnake Hills, $13
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2010 Lemberger, Red Mountain, $15
McWatters Collection 2009 Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $20
Noble Ridge 2009 Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $30
Poplar Grove Winery 2009 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $30
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, $30
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery 2009 Obra-Prima, Okanagan Valley, $35
Sandhill Wines 2010 Small Lots Barbera, Okanagan Valley, $30
Spangler Vineyards 2010 Syrah, Southern Oregon, $25
Tagaris Winery 2011 Arete Vineyard Semillon, Columbia Valley, $18
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2009 Oldfield Series Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $35
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