DALLAS, Texas – Northwest wineries showed their prowess with Syrah at one of the largest and oldest international wine competitions in the United States
Wines from Washington and Oregon won five of the seven gold medals awarded at the 2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.
Maryhill Winery in Goldendale, Wash., won two of those Syrah golds, while Kontos Cellars and and K Vintners of Walla Walla and Cliff Creek in Southern Oregon won the other three.
Overall, Northwest wineries won 40 gold medals in the competition, which is in its 29th year. Maryhill Winery took three of those – the Syrah as well as its Clifton Hills Cabernet Sauvignon. And Dusted Valley Vintners in Walla Walla also won three – two for its value Boomtown label.
Oregon wineries earned 10 gold medals for their famous Pinot Noir, and Washington wineries won nine golds for Cabernet Sauvignon.
This year’s competition drew 2,704 entries from 25 states and 16 countries. Washington state had the second-most entries at 213, of which 11.26 percent were gold and 65.7 percent were medals. For all wines, just 7.3 percent of entries won gold medals, and 57 percent won medals.
Here are the complete Northwest results of the 2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.
Gold
Boomtown 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Boomtown 2011 Pinot Gris, Washington
Bridgeview Vineyards 2009 Blue Moon Pinot Noir, Oregon
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2011 The Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2011 The Expedition Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills
Cardwell Hill Cellars 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Cliff Creek Cellars 2011 Red Red Wine, Southern Oregon
Cliff Creek Cellars 2007 Sams Valley Vineyard Syrah, Southern Oregon
Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills
Cummins Road 2011 Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton
Daniel Joseph 2009 Doppelganger Cabernet Franc, Rogue Valley
Daniel Joseph 2009 42 Degrees, Rogue Valley
Domaine Paradox 2009 Fortmiller Vineyard Pinot Noir, Rogue Valley
Dusted Valley Vintners 2011 Stone Tree Vineyard Grenache, Wahluke Slope
Hamilton Cellars 2009 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Henry Estate 2011 Müller-Thurgau, Umpqua Valley
K Vintners 2010 Cougar Hills Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2010 Lemberger, Red Mountain
Kontos Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Kontos Cellars 2010 Boushey Vineyard Tate Syrah, Yakima Valley
L’Ecole No. 41 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Lumos 2010 Five Blocks Pinot Noir, Oregon
Lumos 2011 Temperance Hill Julia Pinot Gris, Oregon
Maryhill Winery 2010 Clifton Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope
Naches Heights Vineyard 2010 Two Coyote Vineyard Mourvedre, Yakima Valley
Nodland Cellars 2009 Avante garde Carmenere, Walla Walla Valley
Northwest Cellars 2009 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Northwest Cellars 2009 Phinny Hill Vineyard Petit Verdot, Horse Heaven Hills
Pend d’Oreille Winery 2011 Chardonnay, Snake River Valley
Sokol Blosser Winery 2010 Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Sokol Blosser Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Stoller Family Estate 2010 JV Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
The Four Graces 2010 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Va Piano Vineyards Bruno’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Walla Faces 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Winter’s Hill Vineyard 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Woodward Canyon Winery 2010 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Silver
37 Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Abacela 2009 Estate Tempranillo, Umpqua Valley
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2010 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2010 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Gravity Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2012 Crawford Viognier, Columbia Valley
Cadaretta Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Cadaretta Winery 2011 SBS, Columbia Valley
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Crawford Vineyard Malbec, Yakima Valley
Charles Smith Wines 2011 Pinot Grigio, Washington
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2010 Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills
Chester-Kidder 2008 Red, Columbia Valley
Cliff Creek Cellars 2007 Sams Valley Vineyard Claret, Southern Oregon
Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Les Chevaux, Horse Heaven Hills
Columbia Crest 2010 H3 Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills
Dobbes Family Estate 2010 Grande Assemblage Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Brut, Columbia Valley
Dusted Valley Vintners 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Dusted Valley Vintners 2010 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley
Dusted Valley Vintners 2010 Rachis Syrah, Columbia Valley
Feather 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Gilbert Cellars 2010 Doc Stewart Vineyard Syrah, Wahluke Slope
Girly Girl Wines 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Girly Girl Wines 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Hamilton Cellars 2009 Bona Vita, Columbia Valley
K Vintners 2010 The Beautiful Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
King Estate 2011 Pinot Gris, Oregon
Kontos Cellars 2009 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley
Kontos Cellars 2010 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Left Coast Cellars 2011 Cali’s Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Leone 2009 Dolcetto, Columbia Valley
Marchesi Vineyards 2009 Reserve Emma Sangiovese, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2010 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Northridge Vineyard Primitivo, Wahluke Slope
Maryhill Winery 2010 Alder Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Maryhill Winery 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Merlot, Walla Walla Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Hattrup Farms Marvel, Rattlesnake Hills
Maryhill Winery 2010 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley
Melrose Vineyard 2007 Equinox, Umpqua Valley
Melrose Vineyard 2009 Estate Tempranillo, Umpqua Valley
Mercer Canyons 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
Mercer Canyons 2009 Red Blend, Columbia Valley
Merriman 2011 Estate Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Traditions Merlot, Columbia Valley
Northwest Cellars 2009 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere, Horse Heaven Hills
Northwest Cellars 2011 Sonatina, Columbia Valley
Saggi 2009 Red, Columbia Valley
Silver Lake Winery 2010 Chardonnay, Rattlesnake Hills
SuLei Cellars 2009 Roller Girl Jammer Red, Walla Walla Valley
Telaya 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Terra Blanca Estate Winery 2007 Signature Series Block 8 Syrah, Red Mountain
The Four Graces 2010 Doe Ridge Estate Pinot Noir, Yamhill-Carlton
The Original 2011 Mountain Merlot, Columbia Valley
Va Piano Vineyards 2009 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Va Piano Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Waterbrook Winery 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2011 Whole Cluster Fermented Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Woodward Canyon Winery 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Bronze
A to Z 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon
A to Z 2011 Chardonnay, Oregon
Acrobat 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon
Acrobat 2011 Pinot Gris, Oregon
Arch Terrace NV Lot 2 Triple Threat, Red Mountain
Balboa 2010 Eidolon Vineyard Block E1 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Bridgeview Vineyards NV Blue Moon Semi-Sparkling Riesling, Oregon
Browne Family Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Cabernet Franc, Washington
Camaraderie Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2011 The Expedition Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills
Charles Smith Wines 2009 Stoneridge Vineyard King Coal, Washington
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Reserve Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2011 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley
Copper River Estate NV Diversion Majestic Red, Washington
Des Voigne Cellars 2009 Montreaux Syrah, Columbia Valley
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Desert Wind Winery 2010 Merlot, Wahluke Slope
Eola Hills Wine Cellars 2011 La Creole Reserve Pinot Noir, Oregon
Eroica 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley
Firesteed Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Firesteed Cellars 2009 Riesling, Oregon
Gilbert Cellars 2010 Left Bank, Wahluke Slope
Gilbert Cellars 2009 Doc Stewart Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope
Gilbert Cellars 2011 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Grizzly Peak 2011 Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley
Hamilton Cellars 2009 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Hedgeline Vineyards 2011 Chardonnay, Washington
House Wine 2010 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
King Estate 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon
Kiona Vineyards Winery 2011 Riesling, Washington
Kontos Cellars 2009 Alatus, Walla Walla Valley
L’Ecole No. 41 2009 Merlot, Columbia Valley
L’Ecole No. 41 2011 Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Luminesce, Walla Walla Valley
L’Ecole No. 41 2011 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Lullaby Wines Lalayee 2008 Red, Walla Walla Valley
Left Coast Cellars 2011 Orchards Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley
Leone 2009 Nebbiolo, Columbia Valley
Lost River Winery 2010 Rainshadow, Columbia Valley
Lullaby 2011 Rosé, Columbia Valley
Marchesi Vineyards 2011 Achille Barbera, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Malbec, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Tavola Ross, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Proprietor’s Reserve Sangiovese, Columbia Valley
Maryhill Winery 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
Mercer Canyons 2011 Riesling, Yakima Valley
Mercer Estates 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Mercer Estates 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley
Merriman 2011 Pinot Noir Rosé, Yamhill-Carlton
Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Brothers’ Blend, Columbia Valley
Milbrandt Vineyards 2011 Traditions Riesling, Columbia Valley
Naches Heights Vineyard 2010 Two Coyote Vineyard Carmen, Yakima Valley
Northwest Cellars 2011 Upland Vineyard Viognier, Snipes Mountain
NxNW 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
NxNW 2011 Wallula Benches Riesling, Horse Heaven Hills
O-S Winery 2009 Red, Columbia Valley
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Sweet Riesling, Columbia Valley
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley
Pend d’Oreille Winery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Poet’s Leap 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley
Primarius 2011 Pinot Noir, Oregon
Rex Hill Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Seven of Hearts 2010 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Silver Lake Winery 2011 Roza Riesling, Rattlesnake Hills
Snake River Winery 2009 Arena Valley Vineyard Reserve, Snake River Valley
Sokol Blosser Winery NV Evolution 16th Edition, American
Stoller Family Estate 2009 SV Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Stoller Family Estate 2010 Reserve Chardonnay, Dundee Hills
Telaya 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley
Terra Blanca Estate Winery 2008 Onyx, Red Mountain
The Four Graces 2010 Black Family Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
The Four Graces 2010 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Trio Vintners 2009 Far Away Vineyard Grenache, Yakima Valley
Trio Vintners 2009 Sangiovese, Walla Walla Valley
Two Mountain Winery 2008 Copeland Vineyard Brothers No. 3, Yakima Valley
Two Mountain Winery 2009 Copeland Vineyard Reserve, Yakima Valley
Va Piano Vineyards 2011 Bruno’s Blend Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley
Washington Hills 2011 Late Harvest Riesling, Washington
Washington Hills 2011 Riesling, Washington
Waterbrook Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Waterbrook Winery 2011 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
Waterbrook Winery 2010 Melange Blanc, Columbia Valley
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Williamson Vineyard 2011 Blossom Sangiovese Rosé, Snake River Valley
Williamson Vineyard 2010 Sangiovese, Snake River Valley
Williamson Vineyard 2010 Viognier, Snake River Valley
Winter’s Hill Vineyard 2009 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Winter’s Hill Vineyard 2010 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
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