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Red blend wins top award at North Central Washington Wine Awards

By on August 11, 2013
Silvara Vineyards is in Peshastin, Washington. It won best in show at the North Central Washington Wine Awards

Silvara Vineyards near Leavenworth, Wash., won best in show at the 2013 North Central Washington Wine Awards in Wenatchee. The top wine was a Malbec-based blend. (Photo by Andy Perdue/Great Northwest Wine)

WENATCHEE, Wash. – A Peshastin winery owned by a five-time winner on the LPGA Tour took home top honors Saturday night at the third-annual North Central Washington Wine Awards compeition.

Silvara Vineyards, owned by Cindy Rarick and Gary Seidler, earned best in show for its 2010 Quartette, a Malbec-based red blend. Rarick is a former LPGA Tour player, and Seidler is the winemaker at their winery above the highway between Peshastin and Leavenworth.

Jones of Washington in Quincy won best rosé for its 2012 Rosé of Syrah, while Cave B Estate Winery near George won best white wine for its 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. Cave B also won two gold medals.

Chateau Faire le Pont in Wenatchee won a unanimous double gold medal and four golds. Ginkgo Forest in Mattawa also won a double gold.

Milbrandt Vineyards in Mattawa earned four gold medals.

The competition is put on by Foothills magazine and the Wenatchee World newspaper. The competition was conducted by Great Northwest Wine.

Here are the complete results:

Best in show

Silvara Vineyards 2010 Quartette, Columbia Valley, $33

Best rosé

Jones of Washington 2012 Rosé of Syrah, Ancient Lakes, $13

Best white

Cave B Estate Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $20

Double gold

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Carmenere, Yakima Valley, $40

Ginkgo Forest 2008 Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope, $26

Gold

Beaumont Cellars 2012 Pinot Grigio, Columbia Valley, $17

Cave B Estate Winery 2012 Unoaked Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $19

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $25

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills, $40

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $40

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Mourvedre, Wahluke Slope, $30

Dutch John’s Wines 2008 Sara Syrah, Washington, $27

Dutch John’s Wines 2008 Riverbend Syrah, Washington, $20

Ginkgo Forest 2010 Barbera, Wahluke Slope, $20

Icicle Ridge Winery 2012 ps Love You Meritage, Washington, $28

Jones of Washington 2012 Riesling, Ancient Lakes, $12

Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 The Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $25

Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Traditions Merlot, Columbia Valley, $16

Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 The Estates Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $25

Milbrandt Vineyards 2010 Vineyard Series Mosaic, Wahluke Slope, $28

Neppel Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $25

Rio Vista 2012 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18

Rio Vista 2011 Tempranillo, Lake Chelan, $32

Ryan Patrick 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $35

Tsillan Cellars 2012 Pinot Grigio, Lake Chelan, $19

Tunnel Hill Winery 2011 Setenta, Columbia Valley, $33

Silver

37 Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $30

Beaumont Cellars 2012 Reserve Chardonnay, Ancient Lakes, $30

Beaumont Cellars 2012 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $17

Beaumont Cellars 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $28

Beaumont Cellars 2011 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $24

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Lake Chelan, $35

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2009 Rhythm, Lake Chelan, $28

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2009 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $29

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2009 Sangiovese, Lake Chelan, $29

C.R. Sandidge Wines 2010 Caris, Chelan/Columbia Valley, $40

Cave B Estate Winery 2011 Semillon, Columbia Valley, $20

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $28

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $25

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Caveman Red, Ancient Lakes, $18

Cave B Estate Winery 2010 Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, $28

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $23

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Confluence, Columbia Valley, $43

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Tres Amore, Columbia Valley, $39

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $30

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Grenache, Yakima Valley, $30

Chateau Faire le Pont 2010 Commanders Reserve Port, Wahluke Slope, $25

Chelan Estate Winery 2007 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $20

Crayelle Cellars 2012 Albarino, Ancient Lakes, $19

Crayelle Cellars 2010 Gabriel’s Horn, Columbia Valley, $22

Crayelle Cellars 2010 Bishop’s Block, Ancient Lakes, $25

Dutch John’s Wines 2007 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $19

Dutch John’s Wines 2007 Great Northern Red, Washington, $23

Dutch John’s Wines 2008 Colockum Red, Washington, $26

Eagle Creek Winery 2011 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $19

Esther Bricques Winery & Vineyards NV Cabernet Franc, Washington, $25

Ginkgo Forest 2012 Riesling, Wahluke Slope, $15

Ginkgo Forest 2010 Pinot Noir, Wahluke Slope, $24

Ginkgo Forest 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $18

Ginkgo Forest 2009 Mourvedre, Wahluke Slope

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2012 Shameless Hussy Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2012 Nauti Buoy Riesling, Lake Chelaan, $22

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2011 Good in Bed Blanc de Noirs, Lake Chelan, $40

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc, Lake Chelan, $25

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2011 S & M, Columbia Valley, $35

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2011 The Coquette Cinsault, Wahluke Slope, $35

Horan Estates Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $22

Horan Estates Winery 2007 HVH Red blend, Columbia Valley, $22

Icicle Ridge Winery 2012 The Blondes Gewürztraminer, Washington, $26

Icicle Ridge Winery 2009 Stiletto Red Merlot, Washington State, $85

Jones of Washington 2012 Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $15

Jones of Washington 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes, $15

Jones of Washington 2012 Pinot Gris, Ancient Lakes, $13

Jones of Washington 2012 Viognier, Wahluke Slope, $15

Jones of Washington 2010 Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope, $15

Jones of Washington 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $15

Jones of Washington 2010 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $15

Jones of Washington 2009 Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $15

Kyra Wines 2012 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $13

Kyra Wines 2012 Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, $13

Kyra Wines 2011 Dolcetto, Wahluke Slope, $18

Lake Chelan Winery 2011 Stormy Mountain White, Lake Chelan, $24

Lake Chelan Winery 2010 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $35

Lake Chelan Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Chenin Blanc, Washington, $15

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Sangiovese Rose, Washington, $17

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Blanc de Noir, Washington, $16

Malaga Springs Winery 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $32

Martin-Scott 2012 Muscat Canelli, Columbia Valley, $16

Martin-Scott 2010 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $28

Martin-Scott 2009 Raven Ridge Red, Columbia Valley, $24

Martin-Scott 2009 Cole’s Collage, Columbia Valley, $20

Milbrandt Vineyards 2012 Milbrandt Vineyards Riesling, Columbia Valley, $13

Milbrandt Vineyards 2011 Brother’s Blend, Columbia Valley, $16

Rio Vista 2012 Whacky White, Columbia Valley, $20

Rio Vista 2012 Sunset on the River, Columbia Valley, $20

Rio Vista 2012 Estate Wild Rose Rose, Columbia Valley, $19

Rio Vista 2011 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $32

Rio Vista 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $32

Rio Vista 2011 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $28

Rio Vista 2009 Estate Loony Red, Columbia Valley, $28

Ryan Patrick 2011 Ryan’s Riesling, Columbia Valley, $9

Silvara Vineyards 2012 Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley, $22

Silvara Vineyards 2010 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $22

Snowgrass Winery 2011 Heart of the Hill Vineyard Mourvedre, Red Mountain, $30

Spencer Farm 2012 Blueberry, Washington, $26

Stemilt Creek Winery 2012 Sweet Adelaide, Columbia Valley, $12

Stemilt Creek Winery 2008 Transforming Traditions Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $32

Stemilt Creek Winery 2008 A Day’s Work, Columbia Valley, $26

Stemilt Creek Winery 2008 Caring Passion, Columbia Valley, $17

Stemilt Creek Winery 2008 Boss Lady, Columbia Valley, $24

Tildio Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $20

Tildio Winery 2009 Cabernet Franc, Lake Chelan, $30

Tsillan Cellars 2010 Malbec, Lake Chelan, $28

Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30

Tunnel Hill Winery 2012 Viognier, Lake Chelan, $19

Tunnel Hill Winery 2012 Syrah Rosé, Lake Chelan

Tunnel Hill Winery 2011 Sacriledge, Lake Chelan, $25

Tunnel Hill Winery 2011 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30

Tunnel Hill Winery 2012 Late Harvest Riesling, Lake Chelan

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Lehm Pinot Gris, Lake Chelan, $22

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Vie! Viognier, Columbia Valley, $20

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Lehm Gewürztraminer, Lake Chelan, $22

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Les Amis Riesling, Columbia Valley, $19

Vin du Lac Winery 2009 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $40

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Barrel Select Cuvee Rouge, Columbia Valley, $25

Vin du Lac Winery 2009 Barrel Select Syrah, Columbia Valley, $40

Voila Winery 2011 Reserve Cabernet Franc, Washington, $22

Voila Winery 2011 Cashmere Red blend Couvee, Prosser/Ancient Lakes?, $19

Wedge Mountain Winery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $35

Wedge Mountain Winery 2011 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $28

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2011 Fira Chardonnay, Ancient Lakes, $19

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2012 Fira Viognier, Columbia Valley, $19

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2011 Fira Gewürztraminer, Lake Chelan, $17

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2010 My Derby Wife Merlot, Columbia Valley, $26

Bronze

37 Cellars 2010 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $37

Atam Winery 2011 Riesling, Lake Chelan, $15

Beaumont Cellars 2012 Sangiovese rosé, Columbia Valley, $17

Beaumont Cellars 2011 Cabernet Franc, Ancient Lakes, $24

Beaumont Cellars 2011 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $23

Beaumont Cellars 2011 Let it Bee Red, Wahluke Slope, $22

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2011 Pinot Gris, Lake Chelan, $20

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2009 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $26

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Chelan, $43

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2010 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $32

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2013 Late Harvest Viognier, Lake Chelan, $28

Cascadia NV Apple Blush, Washington, $12

Cascadia NV Apple , Washington, $12

Cave B Estate Winery 2012 Saignee, Columbia Valley, $18

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Elerding Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $38

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $23

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Provence, Columbia Valley, $35

Chateau Faire le Pont 2009 Petit Verdot, Yakima Valley, $30

Chateau Faire le Pont 2011 Pomme de Glace, Washington, $23

Chelan Estate Winery 2011 Chardonnay/Roussanne, Columbia Valley, $20

Chelan Estate Winery 2006 Reserve Red, Columbia Valley, $30

Dutch John’s Wines 2008 Private Reserve Merlot, Washington, $22

Eagle Creek Winery 2011 Adler Weiss, Columbia Valley, $21

Eagle Creek Winery 2010 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $21

Eagle Creek Winery 2010 Montage, Columbia Valley, $23

Ginkgo Forest 2012 Ginkgo Blanco, Wahluke Slope, $15

Ginkgo Forest 2012 Rose, Wahluke Slope, $15

Ginkgo Forest 2012 Rosé of Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $12

Ginkgo Forest 2010 Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $15

Ginkgo Forest 2009 Petit Verdot, Wahluke Slope, $20

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2012 Pinot Gris, Lake Chelaan, $18

Horan Estates Winery 2011 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $20

Jones of Washington 2008 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $15

Kyra Wines 2010 Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $18

Lake Chelan Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $32

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Washington, $15

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Viognier, Washington, $16

Malaga Springs Winery 2012 Muscat Canelli, Washington, $12

Martin-Scott 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $16

Martin-Scott 2012 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $15

Martin-Scott 2011 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $12

Rio Vista 2012 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $17

Silvara Vineyards 2009 Red Blend, Columbia Valley, $32

Spencer Farm 2012 Bing Cherry, Washington, $22

Spencer Farm 2012 Raspberry, Washington, $23

Stemilt Creek Winery NV Nettie Rose, Columbia Valley, $12

Stemilt Creek Winery 2007 A Day’s Work, Columbia Valley, $26

Tildio Winery 2012 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $25

Tsillan Cellars 2012 Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $19

Tsillan Cellars 2012 Estate Nudo Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $18

Tsillan Cellars 2011 Estate Sempre Amore, Lake Chelan, $16

Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Sinistra, Lake Chelan, $28

Tsillan Cellars 2010 Esate Bellissima Rossa, Lake Chelan, $30

Tunnel Hill Winery 2011 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $25

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Lehm Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Chelan, $22

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Red Cafe Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $25

Vin du Lac Winery 2011 Lehm Late Harvest Riesling/Gewurztraminer, Lake Chelan, $24

Voila Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Chelan/Prosser, $19

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2012 My Derby Wife Rose, Lake Chelan, $18

Wine Girl Wines & The Blending Room 2010 Fira Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $26

About Andy Perdue

Andy Perdue is the editor and publisher of Great Northwest Wine. He is a third-generation journalist who has worked at newspapers since the mid-1980s and has been writing about wine since 1998. He co-founded Wine Press Northwest magazine with Eric Degerman and served as its editor-in-chief for 15 years. He is a frequent judge at international wine competitions. He is the author of "The Northwest Wine Guide: A Buyer's Handbook" (Sasquatch, 2003) and has contributed to four other books. He writes about wine for The Seattle Times. You can find him on Twitter and .

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