For the second straight year — and back-to-back vintages — Christine Stoecklein has proved to be one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier talents with the charming, food- friendly grape known in Germany as “victory wine.” Orange blossoms, yellow grapefruit and Lemonhead candy lead to a chain of flavors ranging from nectarine and apricot to cherry pepper and honeycomb — all balanced by a burst of Rainier cherry juice. Stoecklein’s manicured 100-acre estate with a view of Camano Island also is home to the internationally acclaimed distillery that she also operates herself, featuring eau de vie from orchard fruit she grows. Qualifying award: Savor NW (gold)
Rating: Platinum • 91 points
Production: 500 cases
Alcohol: 12.2%
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