The Andrews family vineyard has more than 40 award-winning wineries as customers in three states, but they hold back some of their best grapes for patriarch Mike Andrews and his reserve label that Justin Michaud blends with a Meritage approach surrounding Cabernet Sauvignon. And this Platinum comes on the heels of a Platinum for the 2019 vintage. Classic aromas of Bing cherry, … [Read more...] about H/H Estates 2020 Coyote Canyon Vineyard Reserve Bozak Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills $59
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Maryhill Winery 2019 Classic Zinfandel, Columbia Valley $21
A pivotal moment in the history of Maryhill Winery came when one of their early efforts with Zinfandel stole the spotlight at a judging in California. Gunkel Vineyard played a key role back then, and those vines near the winery overlooking the Columbia River continue to do as Richard Batchelor earned a Platinum in back-to-back years for this bottling from the 2019 vintage. It’s … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2019 Classic Zinfandel, Columbia Valley $21
Mellisoni Vineyards 2020 Stillwater Creek Vineyards Forte Rosso Red Wine Blend, Royal Slope $125
Of the 26 wines to have won a Platinum in Mellisoni’s history, 10 have come strictly from the Royal Slope and Stillwater Creek Vineyard. This luxurious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec offers hints of chocolate-covered plums, cinnamon latte foam and triple-churned butter with secondary notes of cherry tobacco, dates and a bite of a Mounds bar. Qualifying award: Pacific … [Read more...] about Mellisoni Vineyards 2020 Stillwater Creek Vineyards Forte Rosso Red Wine Blend, Royal Slope $125
Orenda Winery 2019 Balance Red Wine, Columbia Valley $29
This young winery in the Snoqualmie Valley town of Carnation, Wash., is rebranding in 2024 to Alveare, which is beehive in Latin. Xander Kent is a beekeeper, while his wife, Samantha, is the winemaker. She’s now earned four Platinum Awards, all four with classic efforts with red Bordeaux varieties. This is a Right Bank-styled blend of Merlot (63%), Cabernet Sauvignon (24%), … [Read more...] about Orenda Winery 2019 Balance Red Wine, Columbia Valley $29
Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery 2019 Estate Biodynamic Mélange Noir, Naches Heights $40
Seattle barrister/grower/winemaker Paul Beveridge has collected five Platinums in the past decade, and three of those have been for this blend that features the five traditional Bordeaux grapes grown across his certified organic vineyard within Cowiche Canyon west of Yakima. Cabernet Sauvignon noses out Cabernet Franc for the lead, yet each variety contributes nearly evenly, … [Read more...] about Wilridge Vineyard, Winery & Distillery 2019 Estate Biodynamic Mélange Noir, Naches Heights $40