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ongratulations to Cave B Estate Winery winemaker Freddy Arredondo for winning the big prize in this year’s judging for the North Central Washington Wine Awards. That’s Freddy and wife Carrie, the winery’s marketing and events manager, you see on the cover of this issue.

Cave B’s Chenin Blanc was the judge’s choice for Best of Show in the wine judging that took place in Wenatchee back in June. It was a blind judging, meaning samples are tasted in pre-poured, numbered glasses so judges never see a bottle. They didn’t even know which wineries have submitted entries for judging.

And it’s probably a good thing they didn’t know, because it would be hard to not vote for Freddy’s wines simply based on his likeability.

Like with other business sectors, our region’s wine industry is filled with a variety of personalities — some easier to deal with than others. And I count Freddy among the people I always look forward to dealing with. I may be in the minority with this notion, but I admit there’s an extra layer of enjoyability when the wine in my glass is made by someone I know and respect. Thankfully, our region’s wine scene is filled with people who fit the bill.

Inside this issue, you’ll find results from this year’s judging. As in years past, the judging was conducted with the help of Great Northwest Wine, an online media company (greatnorthwestwine.com) that knows its stuff.

If you look closely, you’ll see we’ve reverted to the North Central Washington Wine Awards name, which is where we started out eight years ago before switching to the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival brand a few years back.

Several wineries had commented that the NCW Wine Awards name was more marketable for them when promoting their winning wines. We listened and decided to bring the name back and keep the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival name exclusively for the popular event that takes place each year in late August. To boil it down: the NCW Wines Awards is the judging and the Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival is where we celebrate winners from said judging. Got that straight?

Writer Rachel Hansen and photographer Paul T. Erickson also team up in this issue to bring us the story of local homesteaders Stuart and Shaye Elliott.

Most everything the family — it includes four children between the ages of 3 and 8 — consumes comes from their 2.5-acre farm near East Wenatchee. It’s a testament to the hard work the couple has put into developing the property, and now, maintaining it.

It’s not an easy life, it appears, but the Elliotts obviously believe the rewards are worth it.

You’ll also find stories about pickleball, which is maybe the Wenatchee Valley’s hottest sport at the moment, and a nice feature on Jim and Nancy Snyder’s fabulous home off of Jennings Street in Wenatchee.

Enjoy. And if you’re the wine-drinking type, consider enjoying it with a glass of your favorite pour.

Marco Martinez, editor foothills@wenatcheeworld.com

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44 Grow your own

Elliotts live the homesteader life

10 So much to do

Our picks for local happenings

The Wine Section 60 Cave B

62 Chris Daniel

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68 Superlative Winners 70 Double Gold 82 How the judging works 83 Gold continues its long success story

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COVER PHOTO: World photo/Reilly Kneedler Judges for the 2019 NCW WIne Awards selected Cave B Estate Winery’s 2018 Chenin Blanc as the Best of Show winner. Winemaker Freddy Arredondo and wife Carrie, who handles marketing and events for the winery, are seen here in a Cave B vineyard overlooking the Columbia River.

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Coming Up

BY MARCO MARTINEZ

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Join Walt and the large cast of loyal fans as our favorite hockey team hosts the Vernon Vipers in its home opener. Head coach/general manager Bliss Littler is back for his eighth season leading the Wild. He will work his magic to mold a team looking to win its second British Columbia Hockey League title in three years. The roster of mostly teenagers try to make the most of their home ice advantage at the Town Toyota Center. If you can’t make the home opener, you will have other chances to catch the Wild in action. The regular season continues through late February. To buy tickets online, visit tickets.wenatcheewildhockey.com or stop by the TTC box office during regular business hours.

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Live music, dancing and delicious food are among the highlights of this multi-cultural event that marks Mexican Independence Day. In a nutshell, it’s a Mexican-flavored party celebrating the spirit of the “grito” or cry of independence a priest made in 1810 to inspire people to revolt against the oppressive Spanish regime. Ismael Vivanco, superintendent of the Orondo and Palisades school districts, sums up the intent of organizers: “This event teaches us all that we can be proud of our heritage, history and culture, while knowing that our contributions are woven into the fabric of this nation which makes us strong and proud citizens!”

For a schedule of events, visit fiestasmexicanas.net.

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George Winston, Numerica Performing Arts Center

No one tickles the ivories quite like George Winston. His solo acoustic songs have inspired fans for more than 40 years. Longevity doesn’t tell the whole George Winston story. He’s sold more than 15 million albums, including his classics Autumn and December. His most recent album, Restless Wind, was released in early May. It documents the pianist’s sociological observations of American history while featuring his interpretations of works by Sam Cooke, The Doors, Stephen Stills, the Gershwin brothers, Joe McDonald and others. Winston’s concerts are benefits, mostly for local food banks. He will donate 100 percent of the artist profit from merchandise sales, as well as non-perishable food items dropped in collection bins at the PAC. For ticket information, visit numericapac.org.

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This family-friendly event celebrates the first successful transPacific flight, piloted by Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon. The flight in the Miss Veedol originated in Misawa, Japan, and ended on the bluffs above East Wenatchee. Wings & Wheels takes place on the anniversary of the Pangborn-Herndon achievement. The festival includes a car cruise, a car show, swap meet, remote control plane demonstrations and activities for kids. Also included is a chance to get a close-up look of the Miss Veedol replica at Pangborn Memorial Airport. For music lovers, the Jimmy Wright Band will perform from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Eastmont Community Park. For more schedule details, visit bit.ly/2YGxiKN.

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The Snyders’ backyard is a combination of shrubs and stone walkways pieced together over 10 years.

Jim and Nancy Snyder turn ‘wreck’ property into showpiece home

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n 2003, when Nancy and Jim Snyder bought their Wenatchee home, friends reacted — strongly.

“This place was such a wreck,” Nancy says. “People who saw it said, ‘You are crazy.’”

Among the problems: wood paneling throughout the upstairs, Linoleum floors, old cabinets and a chopped up configuration in the kitchen, and a field of weeds throughout much of the 3.5 acres surrounding the house.

Today, the Snyder home is a showpiece. The wood paneling is gone, the kitchen is reconfigured and remodeled, and fields of grass, rock walls and flowers surround the 1950s-era home.

So why buy the house to begin with? “It had good bones,” explains Nancy. “And we thought to ourselves: ‘This is a great place for a little boy to grow up.’”

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Above: Despite some friends saying they were crazy for taking on such a fixer-upper project, Jim and Nancy Snyder have the last laugh now as they enjoy their beautiful home, which dates to the 1950s.

Left: Textures and colors blend well near the kitchen entrance to the Snyder home.

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She and Jim were also drawn by the vintage, metal-squared windows in the kitchen, dining room and living room, and by the view of the Columbia River from the huge picture window in the living room.

Throughout the years, the couple also added seven skylights to bring brightness into what they said was a dark interior. They knocked out numerous walls, expanding the entryway and making a large master bedroom out of what had been two bedrooms. They also added a balcony off the master bedroom, and added extra space off the south side of the house to accommodate a master bath.

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Shapes, colors and contrasts fill the Snyders’ yard. create a game space, along with a guest bedroom and a large TV/family room. They also dug out an old swimming pool that had been covered over and was weed-ridden, and had a new pool installed.

What they left in place were those “bones” that Nancy noted earlier: a large rock wall and fireplace in the living room, an adjoining fireplace in the kitchen, the rock exterior of the house and pine ceilings in the upstairs living area.

The property, off Jennings Street, has a rural feel, despite being only minutes from town. For the past 10 years, the Snyders have worked with Wenatchee landscape designer and consultant Susan Cusick. One of the goals has been to make the property as firewise as possible. The large, grassy areas surrounding the house make a great firebreak, Jim says.

“We have been evacuated a few times over the years, and feel more protected with the green belt that now surrounds us,” Nancy says.

They say Cusick is a collaborator who works with them and their ideas.

Among the outdoor gems is a mimosa tree, with pink blossoms, just outside their dining room French doors. It provides shade and color all summer.

There are also large lavender beds behind the house and lots of flowers.

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A comfortable seating area near the pool makes for a nice place to relax.

The Snyders kept the 1950s-styled fireplace in their family room.

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Nancy says she and Jim had numerous large rocks placed among the garden spots several years ago, but they did not look right. “We finally gave up and asked for Susan’s help,”Nancy says. “Within a very short time, she had the bulldozer operator place all of the rocks in a beautiful, naturallooking formation.”

Nancy says the work on their home has been “like peeling an onion. Everything has happened over time.”

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Jim and Nancy Snyder have a stunning view out their front window facing the Columbia River.

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Today, the game is played using composite paddles, larger than the ones used for table tennis and rectangular, rather than round. The ball is still a perforated plastic ball, which is gentler and slower than a tennis ball. The court, with a net at the height of 36 inches, is the size of a badminton court.

The USA Pickleball Association lists more than 4,000 locations on its Places to Play map (usapa.org), including several in North Central Washington.

Wenatchee Valley Pickleball Club president Debbie Phelps returns a shot during play at Eastmont Park.

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Top: With the club logo on her back, Kathy Quinn waits her turn to play.

Left: Backpacks full of gear and supplies hang as players play pickleball at Eastmont Park.

The pickleball scene in the greater Wenatchee area is active, judging by the games played indoors and outdoors just about every day of the week.

Evy Gillin, general manager of the Wenatchee Racquet and Athletic Club, said the club has more than 200 players.

“The enthusiasm really seemed to pick up last winter,” Gillin said. “There are also clubs in Leavenworth and Chelan.”

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Top: Debbie Phelps and a few of her fellow members of the Wenatchee Valley Pickleball Club watch a shot go wide and out of bounds during play at Eastmont Park.

Left: Wenatchee Valley Pickleball Club founder Russ Bryan, right, takes member headshots for the club’s website during a morning session at Eastmont Park.

In the wintertime, the WRAC is a popular place to play pickleball in Wenatchee, with dedicated court times mornings and evenings during the week.

For summer play, East Wenatchee boasts courts specially made for pickleball. The public courts are open to all and require no reservations. Good sportsmanship, however, is appreciated.

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George Scherer organizes paddles outside the pickleball courts at Eastmont Park. Players rotate in as two-person teams, with the winner being the first to reach 11 points.

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founding members of the Wenatchee Valley Pickleball Club, have been promoting the sport in Wenatchee since 2014 and can be found playing about four days a week.

“Just drop in anytime,” Bryan said.

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Bryan finds that pickleball provides good, regular exercise and the friendly group is a pleasure to play with.

Hagerty, who spends her winters in Arizona and summers in Wenatchee, plays in both locations.

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Homesteaders Stuart and Shaye Elliott embrace a self-sufficient life

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t the Elliott homestead, breakfast looks like a scene from generations ago.

On a May morning, Shaye’s kitchen buzzed with activity.

Her husband Stuart took a break from morning chores to ground home-roasted coffee beans with a hand-crank. A golden-crusted frittata and a bottle of raw milk sat

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on butcher-block countertops.

Pastel-colored eggs were piled high in a wooden bucket.

Their children — ages 3 to 8 — changed out of their pajamas, while Shaye loaded a dishwasher with handmade plates and mugs.

A dozen sheep and their cow, CeCe, grazed the pastures outside.

The Elliott family lives largely off what they raise themselves on their 2.5-acre farm. Shaye and Stuart with their children, from left, William, 4, Juliette, 3, Owens, 6, and Georgia, 8, work hard, live simply and say they wouldn’t have it any other way.

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“When we moved to this farm three years ago, there was a barn and this house,” Stu said, referring to the 108-year-old rambler they gutted to studs. “Everything else we put in — the garden, the greenhouse, the coop, the pastures.”

The Elliotts are homesteaders. A 2.5-acre farm supports their family yearround with organic vegetables, fruit, livestock and dairy. Under a creed of self-sufficiency, they cultivate most of what they consume.

Their lifestyle revives long-forgotten skills from pioneer days. The Elliotts churn butter and make yogurt from raw milk. They keep four sheep and the cow yearround, then butcher lambs and other livestock in autumn.

They bake bread, make wine, craft medicine from plants and preserve the gardens’ bounty.

Unlike the farmers and orchardists whose many acres surround their Malaga plot, the Elliotts don’t sell what they produce. At least, not in a traditional way.

Shaye authors one of the leading homesteading blogs nationwide. More than 100,000 readers a month devour their lifestyle through blog posts, videos and recipes on their website, “The Elliott Homestead.”

Their main income is by selling DoTerra essential oils online, which allowed Stuart to quit his job three years ago. Recently, they added a subscription-based cooking community.

They also published four books about cooking and homesteading, three of which are distributed commercially at stores like Costco and Target.

Life wasn’t always like this. Nearly 10 years ago, they juggled part-time jobs and college. Their lifestyle was more mainstream with no connection to the food they ate. Two things changed everything — a book and a baby.

“It really started with baby food,” Shaye said. “I wanted to grow my own. It clicked back into this motherly, homemaker part of me that I hadn’t explored before. Something like cooking supper all of a sudden became exciting.”

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Shaye Elliott has 100,000 readers of her monthly homesteading blog she writes from her dining table.

Stuart rolls out a fresh batch of gnocchi as Shaye slices the dough.

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Fresh eggs recently gathered by the Elliott family rest on the hand-stenciled family kitchen floor.

well-sourced food as the foundation of well-being.

When their daughter, Georgia, turned 6 months old, Shaye became a stay-at-home mom and started the blog as a creative outlet. Then, she wrote about food politics, new motherhood, and learning how to grow her own and connect with local producers.

“I considered what we had a homestead, even when it wasn’t a homestead,” Shaye said. “It was a house, and a plan, and a fresh loaf of bread.

It was a mindset of ‘I want to cultivate this home. I want this to become a hub.’”

Scraping by with three children on Stuart’s teaching salary, Shaye tried to monetize the blog with advertising spots, which earned $40 a month.

“At that time, $40 was a lot,” Shaye said. “It just snowballed from there.”

Around 2014, they started using the blog to sell DoTerra products.

They self-published their first cookbook and sold it to thousands online.

Within 2.5 years, the extra income allowed them to purchase their home on two acres in Malaga.

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scrutiny. Through trial and error, Shaye began to steer away from personal topics like politics, healthcare and parenting, opting instead for home decor, cooking, farming and gardening.

“I think a lot of bloggers write about what will get the most people to click, and what gets people clicking is divisiveness,” Shaye said. “I wanted the website to become a place where people felt fed and nourished and encouraged.”

National magazines, including The Atlantic last fall, wrote profiles about the Elliotts as the poster family for the homesteading movement.

A production company asked them to film a TV pilot for Food Network.

But after six years of broadcasting their life online, the TV pilot was “the first moment of ‘this is really weird, this shouldn’t be happening,’” Shaye said.

Shaye knew it was a gamble. The appeal of a homestead cooking show was narrow at best. She resisted the network’s recommendation to use white sugar, white flour and storebought butter cubes to attract a wider audience.

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Clockwise from bottom left: Owen, 6, and his sister Juliette, 3, show off a duck egg. The four Elliott children help out with chores around the farm and household.

Cecilia provides milk for the Elliott family.

Stuart Elliott built the chicken coop and barn for the Elliott farm and is constantly upgrading the facilities. The family’s home can be seen to the right.

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“In hindsight, I think they made the right call, because we do cook differently than the average American family,” Shaye said. “They weren’t quite ready for that, and that’s OK.” Since then, The Elliotts have turned down interview requests from national media. Shaye hired an assistant to help with DoTerra, emails and comment moderation. Shaye still writes and photographs blog posts and recipes, and Stuart films it all.

And, that’s enough.

“Over time, I’ve learned to keep it in balance, to use that space and not let it use me,” Shaye said.

This spring was the first time in a while that Shaye felt settled and grounded. The bones of the homestead are built. Her kids are all out of diapers and sleeping through the night. Her website is freshly rebuilt.

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Results from the 2019

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Wine Competition

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AWARDS

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Cave B Estate Winery struck gold with its white wines in the 2019 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition.

Double Gold 2018 Cave B Vineyards Viognier — Best of Class Gold 2018 Cave B Vineyards Chenin Blanc — Best of Show 2018 Cave B Vineyards Roussanne 2018 Cave B Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

Best of Show and 18 medals for

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reddy Arredondo, wine director at Cave B Estate Vineyards, may have outdone himself with this year’s wine releases.

Although Chenin Blanc may not be widely grown or widely known in Washington, the grape has been grown

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in France since the ninth century. Judges were bowled over by Arredondo’s version grown on the cliffs overlooking the Columbia River near Quincy.

The fragrant white wine, bursting with long lasting honey and gooseberry flavors and balanced by sparkling

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Freddy Arredondo has been the lead winemaker at Cave B Estate Winery since 2008. His wines have won dozens of awards in that time span.

acidity, was a Gold Medal winner on its way to being voted Best of Class and Best White Wine. It went on to easily garner the most votes against all other Best of Class winners for the prestigious Best of Show Award.

The minerality of grapes grown in the Ancient Lakes AVA, where all Cave B’s vineyards are located, contributed to three other Gold Medal winners for Arredondo. The 2018 Cave B Vineyards Viognier earned a Double Gold Medal and Best of Class Award. The 2018 Sauvignon Blanc and 2018 Roussanne were also Gold Medal winners.

Judges also awarded Cave B wines an even dozen Silver Medals. Those winners included its 2016 vintage red wines: Cabernet Franc, XXXI Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, XXXI Merlot, Cuvée Du Soleil, Caveman Red and Tempranillo. White wines earning Silver Medal honors were 2018 vintage Unoaked Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Dry Rosé, Curvée Blanc and

Cavewoman White.

Cave B is a family operation. Freddy’s wife, Carrie, is winery events and marketing manager. Her parents, Vince and Carol Bryan, began planting vineyards on the steep bluffs above the Columbia in 1980, when there were few vineyards in Washington.

The vineyards were gradually expanded around what is now the famed Gorge Amphitheatre and the Cave B Inn & Spa Resort. The vineyards cover 93 acres and include 17 wine grape varieties.

Many judges agree — and awards confirm — that the Ancient Lakes AVA, with Cave B at its center, is one of the best and most distinctive growing sites in the state, especially for white wine grapes. F

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Bottles are stored in the library room at Cave B Winery.

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Chris Daniel GOLD

AWARDS

Gold 2015 Ten 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Petite Sirah 2015 Dakota Red/Red Blend 2018 Rosé 2015 Syrah

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Chris Daniel Stewart, namesake for Chris Daniel Winery in Quincy, is a full-time winemaker in California’s Napa Valley.

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hris Daniel Winery may be a recent entry into the competitive world of North Central Washington wineries, but it hasn’t taken the Quincy winery long to establish a solid reputation for fine wines.

The winery, in its first time competing in 2017, won a Double Gold and Gold medals for its 2014 Malbec and Petite Sirah. Last year, it followed up with a Double Gold/Best of Class for its Cabernet Sauvignon, with three other wines winning Gold Medals.

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Chris Daniel winery is a relative newcomer on the regional scene, but has quickly gained a solid reputation for its wines.

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Wine is poured during Chris Daniel Winery’s spring release.

This year, judges took the winery even higher, awarding Chris Daniel five Gold Medals, along with two Silver Medal winners. Gold Medal winners were the 2015 Ten 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Petite Sirah, 2015 Dakota Red, 2018 Rosé and 2015 Syrah.

Silver Medals went to the winery’s 2015 Malbec and 2018 Viognier.

Judges thought the Ten 23 Cabernet Sauvignon had good depth, soft tannins and lots of black fruit on the nose and palate: everything needed for a great, easy-drinking wine. The Petite Sirah, one judge called a “killer wine,” with lots of blackberry, chocolate, spice, floral aromas, great mouthfeel and a long finish. For the Malbecbased Dakota Red, judges also loved that round mouthfeel with notes of vanilla, chocolate, oak and spices.

The 2015 Syrah, made in the French style with 2 to 3 percent Viognier, was loaded with spicy black pepper and mint and lots of black fruit.

“The really long finish is a winner,” commented one judge. The 2018

Rosé, made in the saignée process of siphoning juice off the red grapes right after crushing and then processing as a blush wine, was praised for its cotton candy color and fragrance with sweet cherry, strawberries and cream coming through on the palate.

Chris Daniel Winery is owned and operated by the Stewart family of Quincy. Chris Daniel Stewart is the winemaker, and balances his time between the home winery and a Napa winery and vineyards where he also works. His training and focus is on mixing old world and new world winemaking styles to come up with wines that best express Washington terroir.

Chris’ parents are fully involved in the process. His father, Michael, is a vineyard consultant who helps Chris locate the best grapes and carry out day-to-day activities when Chris is in California. Chris’ mom, Dianne, runs the tasting room out of their home and oversees winery management. F September / October 2019

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AWARDS

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A quartet of Chateau Faire Le Pont wines earned either Double Gold or Gold honors in the 2019 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition.

Double Gold 2015 Malbec Gold 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Carménère 2015 Provence

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Chateau Faire Le Pont is a

perennial winner

Chateau Faire Le Pont is one of the region’s oldest wineries, having produced wines since 2003.

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Chateau Faire Le Pont co-owners Doug and Debé Brazil

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hateau Faire Le Pont winery is hardly a newcomer to the North Central Washington Wine Awards competition, or to winning the judging’s top awards. Back

when the Foothills Magazine judging first started in 2011, Chateau Faire Le Pont was a sensation, winning five Gold and three Silver Medals.

The Wenatchee winery has continued to be one of the competition’s top-scoring entrants every year since.

And this year is no exception.

Winemaker Doug Brazil earned four Gold Medals in this year’s gathering of the region’s top wines, including a Double Gold Medal (a unanimous vote for gold by all judges) for his 2015 Malbec. Other Gold Medals were awarded to his 2015 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015 Carménère and 2015 Provence Rhonestyle red blend.

The winery also won Silver Medals for its 2015 Confluence (Bordeauxstyle) and Tre Amori (Italian-style) red blends and for its 2014 Commander’s Reserve Syrah Dessert Wine.

Judges found that Double Gold Malbec full of ripe blackberry and blueberry aromas and soft, round flavors lingering to a full, satisfying finish. Judges lauded the Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon for its Old World

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Bordeaux character, loaded with the aroma of dried herbs and ripe berries, with a good, lasting finish. The Carménère, they found rich and complex, fragrant with cherry and blackberry fruit, tobacco and hints of bell pepper. The Syrah-based Provence red blend was nicely balanced, they said, with aromas of violets, vanilla, cedar and fresh cherries and flavors of dark plum, Bing cherries and tobacco spiced with black pepper.

Brazil, who oversees the winery, tasting room, event center and Chateau Grill restaurant with wife, Debé, sources grapes for his wines from some of the state’s best vineyards in Red Mountain, Yakima and Columbia Valley AVAs. Chateau Faire Le Pont has been producing exceptional boutique wines since 2003. Nearly all of the winery’s annual 3,500 case production is sold through its wine club and at the remodeled brick 1920s apple warehouse in Olds Station where the wines are made and aged. The winery has also opened a second tasting room in Leavenworth. F September / October 2019

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Superlative Winners AWARDS

Best of Show – Best White

Best Red

Best Rosé

Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $22

Sigillo Cellars 2017 GSM, Columbia Valley, $35

Jones of Washington 2018 Rosé of Syrah, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $13.99

Judges’ Comments: Winemaker Freddy Arredondo crafts the wines at this showpiece winery near Quincy, next to the Gorge Amphitheatre, and used estate grapes to create a white wine that shines. This stunner has aromas and flavors of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc, while backed with acidity that props up the abundant fruit.

(415 cases, 13.7% alc.)

Judges’ Comments: This Snoqualmie-based winery also has a tasting room on the south shore of Lake Chelan, a good place to show off wines like this gem. This Mourvedre-heavy blend reveals just how delicious Rhone-style wines can be in Washington. Though Grenache only makes up a third of the blend, it stands out as a dominant part of the wine, revealing notes of bright red fruit, moist earthiness, plum, cherry and leather. This is a complete wine that needs to only age on your way home. (128 cases; 14.9% alc.)

Judges’ Comments: Winemaker Victor Palencia has proven through the years to be a wizard with pink wines, both with his own brand as well with this Quincy-based winery. This pink wine is no exception, thanks to rich aromas of cherries and raspberries, along with complex notes of peach and orange oil. It is bright and crisp on the midpalate, with a soft, juicy finish. (1,974 cases; 11.8% alc.)

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This year’s honoree is Chris Daniel Winery out of Quincy. Congratulations to winemaker Chris Daniel and his parents, Michael and Dianne Stewart, who are heavily involved in the winery.

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Double Gold AWARDS

Albariño

Crayelle Wine Cellars 2018 Albariño, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $24 (144 cases) Judges’ comments: For the third consecutive year, this white wine from winemaker Craig Mitrakul has earned a gold medal or better. It has hints of ripe apple, spearmint and starfruit and backed with bright acidity and minerality in the long finish. (13.5% alc.)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Ancestry Cellars 2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $49 (145 cases)

Judges’ comments: This Wenatchee winery uses grapes planted in 2001 by a family that homesteaded the land in 1893. This luscious cab unveils aromas and flavors of dense, dark fruit, cherry, blackberry and black currants and a hint of vanilla, all backed by perfectly balanced tannins and acidity giving way to a juicy finish. (14.1% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This Woodinville winery with a tasting room on the north shore of Lake Chelan, has crafted a bold, sturdy red using grapes from this ridge on the eastern edge of the Yakima Valley. This big red is loaded with notes of bittersweet chocolate, dried cherries and blue fruit, backed by silky tannins and beautiful complexity. A beautiful wine with well-integrated complexity throughout.

(14.2% alc.)

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Stemilt Creek Winery 2016 Ascent Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $50 (70 cases)

Manson tasting room open noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; hours vary seasonally 50 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 741-9006 Woodinville tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 19510 144th Ave. NE, Suite C-1, Woodinville (206) 607-9115 ancestrycellars.com

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Malbec

Ancestry Cellars 2016 Reunion Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $27 (232 cases)

Jones of Washington 2017 Reserve Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $24.99 (300 cases)

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery

Judges’ comments: This is a delicious, cool climate Chardonnay loaded with aromas and flavors of starfruit, melon, mild lemon, loads of minerality, all backed with bright acidity and a long, smooth finish. (13.8% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This glorious wine earned best white wine in this year’s Cascadia International Wine Competition, and showed its greatness with a Double Gold here. Aromas of tropical fruit, Granny Smith apples, lemongrass are all backed by fresh, clean acidity showing grace and depth often missing in Chardonnay. (14.2% alc.)

Judges’ comments: Washington Malbec can be so interesting, and this Wenatchee winery has crafted a beauty with aromas and flavors of spicy blue fruit backed with full, dark flavors that gives way to a long, full finish.

(14.2% alc.)

Manson tasting room open noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; hours vary seasonally 50 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 741-9006 Woodinville tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 19510 144th Ave. NE, Suite C-1, Woodinville (206) 607-9115 ancestrycellars.com

Wenatchee tasting room open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Pybus Public Market, 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee (509) 888-0809 Quincy tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW, Quincy (509) 787-8108 jonesofwashington.com

2015 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $42.99 (175 Cases)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee (509) 667-9663 Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Malbec

Plain Cellars 2016 Malbec, Yakima Valley, $28 (100 cases) Judges’ comments: Through the years, this small producer near Leavenworth has proven itself, especially with this big red wine. Owner/winemaker Bob Sage crafted this beauty, which reveals notes of cocoa powder, smoky notes and a dusty, inviting finish. Backed with firm tannins, this is balanced with generous dark fruit flavors and highlighted with bright acidity. (14.7% alc.)

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Red Blend

Sauvignon Blanc

Villa Monaco 2015 Ruthie’s Reserve Red, Washington, $26 (80 cases)

Martin-Scott Winery 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills, $18 (76 cases)

Judges’ comments: This classic Bordeaux blend of Cab, Merlot and Cab Franc from a tiny Leavenworth producer is delicious, with aromas and flavors of blackberries, black currants, plum and a hint of cardamom, all backed with soft, sexy tannins, loads of acidity. A perfect red to pair with grilled steaks topped with blue cheese. (14.1% alc.)

Judges’ comments: Under the direction of winemaker and owner Mike Scott, this small producer in East Wenatchee brought in grapes from the Horse Heaven Hills to craft this sleek and delicious white that offers complex aromas of smoke, grapefruit and citrus, all backed with perfect acidity.

(12.8% alc.)

Tasting room is at Monaco’s Corner Store. Villa Monaco wines are poured 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

703 Front St., Leavenworth (509) 548-7216

Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday 3400 10th St. NE, East Wenatchee (509) 886-4596 martinscottwinery.com

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Syrah

Syrah

Tempranillo

Tunnel Hill Winery 2017 Estate Syrah, Lake Chelan, $40 (87 cases)

Horan Estates Winery 2015 CWM Syrah, Columbia Valley, $28 (138 cases)

Rio Vista Wines 2017 Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, $36 (97 cases)

Judges’ comments: After spending 11 years in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Seattle native Michelle Fanton landed on the south shore of Lake Chelan where she helps craft the wines of Tunnel Hill. This impressive Syrah from estate vines reveals aromas and flavors of dried cherries, plum and a hint of clove. Persistent tannins backup flavors of blueberry pie, mocha and notes of violets in the finish. (15.6% alc.)

Judges’ comments: A fascinating cool-climate Syrah from grapes from the Ancient Lakes region, it reveals aromas and flavors of eucalyptus, violets, moist earth, dark cherries and dried strawberries, all backed with firm acidity and silky tannins. This should become really interesting over the next couple of years. (13.9% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This producer along the Columbia River just north of the Lake Chelan cutoff is producing delicious wines under the direction of owner John Little.

This full-bodied red is loaded with dark fruit, black licorice, blackberries, backed with smooth, inviting tannins for a long, memorable finish. (13.8% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday 15 Second St., Suite 101, Wenatchee (509) 679-0554 horanestateswinery.com

Winery tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 24415 Highway 97, Chelan (509) 682-9713

Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 37 Highway 97A, Chelan (509) 682-3243 tunnelhillwinery.com

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Manson tasting room open 1 to 6 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 224 E. Wapato Way, Manson (509) 687-1179 riovistawines.com

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Viognier

Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Viognier, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $27 (300 cases) Judges’ comments: Viognier is a maddening grape, difficult to ripen and turn into a well-balanced wine, However, winemaker Freddy Arredondo has his dialed in, crafting a white with aromas and flavors of green apple, orange cream, bright acidity (the key to great Viognier) and tropical fruit. This has everything you could hope for in a Viognier. (12.9% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; hours vary seasonally 348 Silica Road NW, Quincy (509) 785-3500 Woodinville tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. Monday; hours vary seasonally 14356 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Redmond (425) 949-7152 caveb.com

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“Great wine is a gift of geography, soil, and sun playing a symphony in the vineyards.”

- Dr. Bob Jankelson, Owner Tsillan Cellars

Tsillan Cellars, located on the south shore of Lake Chelan, is home to some of Washington State’s most awarded Wines. 100% of Tsillan CEllars wines are Estate grown; from soil to glass every step of the winemaking process is done on the estate.

We welcome you to visit our tasting room and take in the natural beauty of the surrounding vineyards, rustic italian architecture, and sweet ambiance of the lake chelan wine valley.

Chelan Tasting Room OPEN DAILY 3875 US HWY 97A Chelan, WA 98816 509-682-9463 www.tsillancellars.com Woodinville Tasting Room Open Wednesday-Sunday 19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NE #3 Woodinville, WA 98072 425-482-5976

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STORY BY MARCO MARTINEZ PHOTOS BY REILLY KNEEDLER

How the judging works Judges typically look for true-to-type wines that offer a satisfying, sometimes exceptional, drinking experience for all. As one judge mentioned, there is no shame in earning a Bronze medal because it’s the equivalent of the judges agreeing that they would recommend a wine consumer buy a bottle of that wine. A higher-level medal is simply a stronger endorsement of that particular bottle.

Wines are judged double blind. Judges don’t know which wineries are Wine judge Amberleigh Brownson, a trained entered in the competition. sommelier, sips a flight of white wines during Panel moderators tell the June’s judging. judges what type or varietal is in the flight of glasses in front of them but offer no speciftrio of three-judge panels tasted ics about the producer or source of the and reviewed 236 entries subgrapes. mitted by 35 wineries for the Judges taste the wines in flights acNorth Central Washington Wine Awards cording to type. Something new this year competition. Judging took place June 12 was splitting of flights, with two different panels each taking a flight of some of in Wenatchee. the varietals with 15-plus entries. Both

When the judging was completed, panels would judge their flights, with the the totals added up to 13 Double Gold, third panel choosing from the Double 48 Gold, 119 Silver and 37 Bronze medals.

Gold and Gold selections to pick the Nineteen wines did not earn a medal.

Best of Class for that variety.

Backroom volunteers, the unsung How does the process generally work? heroes of every wine judging, kept busy It’s pretty straightforward. Judges inspect throughout the long day. The dedicated each wine’s color and clarity and the crew opened bottles, labeled glasses, clear layer at the top of the wine that poured wines, delivered flights of wine offers information about its alcohol level. to judges, washed glasses and handled They swirl the wine to blend in oxygen just about every other detail involved in and expose aromas. They sip the wine pulling off a successful wine judging.

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Thirty-five wineries submitted a total of more than 230 entries for the 2019 North Central Washington Wine Awards competition. and wash it over taste buds in different parts of the mouth before spitting it into a cup. Spitting out the wine is the part that kills some wine enthusiasts — so much wine simply going to waste.

There’s a rather obvious reason for that, of course; if judges consumed the wine they are judging, they’d be three sheets to the wind in hardly any time.

Judges take notes for each wine.

Often, judges will revisit a wine two or three times to see if it opens up after a few minutes.

Judges score each wine a Gold, Silver, Bronze or no medal. Once a judge scores all the wines in a flight, the scores are passed to the panel moderator, who records them in a spreadsheet.

If all three judges on the panel agree on a medal — say, Bronze — that is how the overall grade is recorded in the spreadsheet. If all three judges score a wine as a Gold, it is elevated to Double Gold status. If there are differences in opinion, the moderator calls for discussion to reach a consensus. Judges can take another sip of the wine in question and argue their case up or down on the medal score until they agree.

All judges taste the highest-rated wines to decide the Superlative winners — Best Red, Best White and Best Rosé.

From that mix, judges decide which wine is the overall standout that deserves Best of Show honors. F

Gold Cabernet Franc

Barbera Eagle Creek Winery

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2017 Barbera, Columbia Valley, $46

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Judges’ comments: This winery just outside Leavenworth crafted this delicious Barbera, a ripe red from Italy’s Piedamonte region. It’s a big, juicy red with notes of blueberry, cherry and plum, all backed up with impressive acidity, hints of vanilla and dried meats on the finish. (66 cases; 13.3% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday from May through October 10037 Eagle Creek Road, Leavenworth (509) 888-0299 d’Vinery tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 617-4A Front St., Leavenworth (509) 888-0299 eaglecreekwinery.com

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Malaga Springs Winery 2016 Cabernet Franc, Washington, $28 Judges’ comments: This little winery south of Wenatchee has shown remarkable consistency through the years, and with this wine reveals the greatness of Washington Cabernet Franc. Winemaker Allen Mathews crafted a beautiful red that unveils a lot of complexity, with notes of black licorice, spice, red fruit with a hint of mild oak through the long finish. (150 cases; 15.6% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; hours vary seasonally 3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga (509) 679-0152 malagaspringswinery.com

Villa Monaco 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, $26 Judges’ comments: This small Leavenworth producer reached into Wall Walla for its grapes to produce this wine. It’s a move that paid off with a top red. aromas of spices, herbs and ripe dark fruit is beautifully balanced wine with a long, beautiful finish.

(80 cases; 14% alc.)

Tasting room is at Monaco’s Corner Store. Villa Monaco wines are poured 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.

703 Front St., Leavenworth (509) 548-7216

Basel Cellars 2014 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $38 Judges’ comments: Stand-alone Cab Franc have evolved into some of Washington’s most interesting reds. This example from a Walla Walla winery with a Leavenworth tasting room is no exception, thanks to aromas of spicy grilled meat, herbs de Provence, vanilla and milk chocolate, which builds upon flavors and textures of black fruit, ripe plum and silky tannins. (391 cases; 14.8% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 217 Ninth St., Suite A, Leavenworth (509) 888-7054 Winery tasting room open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 2901 Old Milton Highway, Walla Walla (509) 522-0200 baselcellars.com

Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $59.99 Judges’ comments: Red Mountain, a ridge in the eastern Yakima Valley, is renowned for high-end Cab, such as this one from winemaker Doug Brazil. With big aromas followed by flavors that will remind you of a left-bank Bordeaux blend with notes of dried herbs, dried cherries backed by mild tannins. (200 cases; 13.9% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee (509) 667-9663 Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Gold Cabernet Sauvignon Chris Daniel Winery

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2015 Ten 23 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30

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Judges’ comments: Another delicious and sturdy red from this father/son team in Quincy. This is a gentler version of the Bordeaux classic with round, fruit-forward flavors of black fruit, backed by pliable tannins that provide approachable flavor alongside good depth. (32 cases; 15.4% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday; hours vary seasonally 2743 Highway 283 N., Quincy (509) 398-1417 chrisdaniel.wine

Cabernet Sauvignon Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 Northridge Vineyard Single Vineyard Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $42 Judges’ comments: The Milbrandt family is one of the anchors of the North Central Washington wine industry, having planted acres of grapes on the Wahluke and Ancient Lakes regions, as well as building a custom crush facility in Mattawa. The grapes for this exciting and sturdy Cab comes from estate grapes on a vineyard that climbs up the hill of the Wahluke Slope. Black cherry and blackberry are accented by spice and backed by sturdy yet pliable tannins. This wine is destined to gain complexity with age. (200 cases; 15.5% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 707 Highway 2, Unit D, Leavenworth • (509) 888-2236 Prosser tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, by appointment Monday through Wednesday 508 Cabernet Court, Prosser • (509) 788-0030 milbrandtvineyards.com

Carménère

Chardonnay

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2015 Carménère, Yakima Valley, $42.99 Judges’ comments: More Washington wineries are producing this red wine, known as the lost grape of Bordeaux because it all but vanished in the 1860s.

However, it was discovered to have been planted in Chile and was reintroduced to France and the New World as a result. This example reveals the dark red fruit and complexity we have come to expect, with notes of fleshy cherry, cigar box, blackberry and subtle bell pepper notes, backed by firm tannins that give way to a memorable finish. (150 cases, 13.9% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee (509) 667-9663 Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Gewürztraminer

Ryan Patrick Wines

Icicle Ridge Winery

2017 Naked Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $12

2017 The Blondes Gewürztraminer, Washington, $38

Judges’ comments: “Naked” typically refers to a Chardonnay made without oak, rather than the state of undress the winemaker is during the process.

For wine lovers seeking purity of fruit, a”naked” wine can be wonderful, with this example revealing fresh pear, orange rind, lime, white flowers, all backed with unadulterated acidity and unclouded by oak. (5,000 cases; 13.5% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 707 Highway 2, Unit D, Leavenworth (509) 888-2236 Prosser tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, by appointment Monday through Wednesday 508 Cabernet Court, Prosser (509) 788-0030 ryanpatrickwines.com

Judges’ comments: Gewürtz is a beautiful and aromatically bountiful white wine, and this classic example unveils flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, rosewater and lemongrass. This Peshastin-based winery has produced a perfect brunch wine. (322 cases; 12% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday 8977 North Road, Peshastin (509) 548-7019 Leavenworth tasting rooms open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 920 Front St., Suite B2, Leavenworth (509) 470-8738 821 Front St., Suite B, Leavenworth (509) 548-6156 icicleridgewinery.com

Malbec Tunnel Hill Winery 2017 Estate Malbec, Lake Chelan, $33 Judges’ comments: A fascinating wine using estate grapes from the south shore of Lake Chelan, very much similar to one from Cohors, the only region in France that still makes this variety in any quantity. It reveals fresh herbs, hints of clove and lingering black and blue fruit, all backed by superb acidity and a near-complete absence of tannins. (194 cases; 14.5% alc.)

Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 37 Highway 97A, Chelan (509) 682-3243 tunnelhillwinery.com

Merlot Horan Estates Winery 2015 Mike Horan Merlot, Columbia Valley, $28 Judges’ comments: This wine is named for prize-winning apple grower Mike Horan, and it’s a winner in its own right, with hints of sagebrush and dusty herbs. Its earthy feel is backed with juicy flavors of dried red currant, sweet oak and berries leading to a spicy finish. (106 cases; 14.2% alc.)

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Gold Merlot

Merlot Jones of Washington

Stemilt Creek Winery

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Muscat Canelli Eagle Creek Winery 2018 Sunking Vineyard Muscat Canelli, Columbia Valley, $32 Judges’ comments: This little winery just outside Leavenworth excels with aromatic white wines, and this delicate Muscat is no exception, thanks to delicate aromas of clove, cinnamon, lychee and grapefruit, backed by surprisingly bright acidity that provides balance and beauty throughout.

(88 cases; 11.8% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday from May through October 10037 Eagle Creek Road, Leavenworth (509) 888-0299 d’Vinery tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 617-4A Front St., Leavenworth (509) 888-0299 eaglecreekwinery.com 86

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2016 Estate Caring Passion Merlot, Columbia Valley, $17 Judges’ comments: Kyle Mathison is the man behind this Wenatchee winery, using estate grapes to craft this delicious wine he dedicates to his father. It’s a leaner style of Merlot with underlying herbs, cedar notes, cocoa powder and ripe plum. Tons of lighter fruit, including cranberry on the long, lingering finish. (154 cases; 14.7% alc.)

Judges’ comments: The warm Wahluke Slope plays a key role in Washington wine because the region consistently ripens red grapes vintage after vintage, proven to be the backbone of many wines. The Joneses grow a lot of grapes on the slope, and this Merlot shows why, with aromas and flavors of pomegranate, red currant, cherry, black olive and mint, this sturdy red reveals complexity and finesse in the long finish. (1,364 cases; 14.7% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; hours vary seasonally 617 Front St., Suite 4A, Leavenworth (509) 888-5357

Wenatchee tasting room open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Pybus Public Market, 7 N. Worthen St., Wenatchee (509) 888-0809 Quincy tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW, Quincy (509) 787-8108 jonesofwashington.com

Petit Verdot

Wenatchee tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours vary seasonally 110 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee (509) 665-3485 stemiltcreek.com

Petite Sirah

Baroness Cellars

Chris Daniel Winery

2013 Petit Verdot, Yakima Valley, $45 Judges’ comments: This winery in the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth consistently crafts wine of strength and flair, no less with this up-and-coming Bordeaux variety. This is a classic Northwest example with notes of ripe blackberry, pomegranate and tobacco leaf. Classic black currant notes are well balanced with tons of dark fruit and bold structure. A wellmade wine that should go well or pair now with grilled meats.

(23 cases; 13.4% alc.)

Tasting room open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday 219 8th St., Leavenworth (509) 548-7600

2015 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley, $25

Judges’ comments: This father-son team in Quincy is one of the rising stars of Central Washington winemaking, and this sturdy red further proves it.

Ripe blackberry and dark chocolate helps this stand out behind bold tannins. Underneath all the fruit is complexity that reveals rose petals and a softer mouth feel that leads to a gentle, spicy finish.

(74 cases; 14.8% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday; hours vary seasonally 2743 Highway 283 N., Quincy (509) 398-1417 chrisdaniel.wine

Petite Sirah Malaga Springs Winery 2016 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley, $32 Judges’ comments: This big, bold red comes from one of the consistent producers in the Wenatchee area. It is loaded with dark fruit flavors, including ripe blackberry and plum, hints of tea leaf and floral notes, giving way to supple tannins and beautifully balanced through the long, wondrous finish.

(125 cases; 15.2% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; hours vary seasonally 3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga (509) 679-0152 malagaspringswinery.com

Award Winning WINES 2015 Syrah 2019 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival Double Gold Medal Winner 2018 Viognier & 2015 Mike Horan Merlot 2019 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival Gold Medal Winners 2017 Bottoms Up Chardonnay 2018 Duet Rosé & 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival Silver Medal Winners

Pinot Gris Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2018 Pinot Gris, Lake Chelan, $21 Judges’ comments: This winery and picturesque vineyard on the north shore of Lake Chelan crafts consistently delicious wines. This white is a classic, with notes of tropical fruit, ripe melon and white peach. A kiss of sweetness provides beautiful balance on the palate through the impressive finish. A perfect wine for grilled salmon, oysters or other seafood. (350 cases; 11.8% alc.)

Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 754 Winesap Ave., Manson (509) 687-0313 bensonvineyards.com

Owners Dennis and Beth Dobbs invite you to come and enjoy a taste of their premium handcrafted wines. Our warm and welcoming tasting room is filled with the history behind Horan Estates. Tell us your stories as we share a toast to family and friends with fantastic wine. From our family to your table ~ Cheers!

TASTING ROOM OPEN: 15 Second St. Ste 101 Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mon - Sat 12 - 7 pm Sunday 12 - 5 pm

INTRODUCING: New Release 2018 Duet Rosé Silver Medal

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Gold Red Blend

Red Blend

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Succession Wines

2014 Claret, Columbia Valley, $25

2017 Bridge Builder’s Blend, Columbia Valley, $39

Judges’ comments: This is a right bank style Bordeaux-style blend leading with supple merlot, giving us aromas and flavors of red fruits, cocoa powder, cola, backed with firm acidity, rich tannins and beautiful balance throughout.

(2,500 cases; 14.5% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This young Lake Chelan winery is led by self-taught winemaker Brock Lindsay, who is a bridge engineer by training, including the 520 bridge crossing Lake Washington and the Manette Bridge in Bremerton. This Cab-leading blend reveals loads of dark fruit, black currants, dark chocolate and a hint of toast in the finish. (309 cases; 13.9% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 217 Ninth St., Suite A, Leavenworth (509) 888-7054 Winery tasting room open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 2901 Old Milton Highway, Walla Walla (509) 522-0200 baselcellars.com

Tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; hours vary seasonally 78 Swartout Road, Manson (509) 888-7611 successionwines.com

Wine awards won thus far in 2019:

2019 Wenatchee Wine and Food Festival

2019 Cascadia International Wine Competition

DOUBLE Gold Medal & “Best Chardonnay”

DOUBLE Gold Medal, “Best White Wine” & “Best Chardonnay”

2017 Reserve Chardonnay

Gold Medal & “Best Merlot” 2014 Merlot

Gold Medal & “Best Rosé” 2012 Washington Winery of the Year – Wine Press NW Magazine

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Judges’ comments: This classic Aussie blend of Cab and Syrah from winemaker Craig Mitrakul shows off aromas and flavors of black currants, plum, blackberry and vanilla, all backed with impressive structure and a bit of chocolate and toast on the finish.

(145 cases; 14.4% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This Bordeauxstyle blend leads with Malbec, something unusual in Washington.

Maybe more should follow the lead of this Quincy-based winery, because this delicious red reveals aromas and flavors of spices, red cherries, vanilla, dark chocolate, a hint of oak, backed by mild tannins, meaning a round, approachable mouth feel. (168 cases; 14.9% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; hours vary seasonally 15 N. Second St., Suite 103, Wenatchee (509) 393-1996 crayellecellars.com

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Red Blend

Winery tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; hours vary seasonally 2743 Highway 283 N., Quincy (509) 398-1417 chrisdaniel.wine

Red Blend Basel Cellars 2014 Inspired, Columbia Valley, $48

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Judges’ comments: This is an interesting blend from a destination winery south of downtown Walla Walla with tasting rooms in Woodinville and Leavenworth. It’s a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Grenache. The denseness of the Bordeaux varieties balances the fruit-forward nature of the Rhône grape to provide complex notes of cocoa powder, ripe blackberry and blueberry backed by bright acidity and firm tannins. (293 cases; 14.5% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 217 Ninth St., Suite A, Leavenworth (509) 888-7054 Winery tasting room open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 2901 Old Milton Highway, Walla Walla (509) 522-0200 baselcellars.com

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Judges’ comments: This blend includes the six classic Bordeaux varieties (including Malbec), which gives this big, sturdy red classic aromas and flavors of black cherry, plum, blackberry, a whisper of vanilla and dark chocolate on the long, ample, smooth finish. (244 cases; 14% alc.)

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Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. daily 77 Stage Road, Leavenworth (509) 548-1000 silvaracellars.com

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Encore, Lake Chelan, $38 Judges’ comments: This fascinating blend includes Bordeaux varieties, along with Syrah and Sangiovese. The resulting wine is loaded with flavors of strawberry, plum, red cherry, black tea and a hint of sweet oak, backed with bright acidity and firm but pliable tannins. (390 cases; 14.4% alc.)

Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 754 Winesap Ave., Manson (509) 687-0313 bensonvineyards.com

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Judges’ comments: This Wenatchee winery near the Confluence Technology Center consistently crafts delicious wines, particularly red blends. This blend of Rhône varieties is bursting with flavor, including ripe plum, black cherries, violets and fresh bark, all backed by bright acidity and sturdy tannins.

Delicious now, but will reward with another year or two in the cellar.

(200 cases; 15.4% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday 1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee (509) 667-9663 Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; noon to 8 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Tipsy Canyon Winery

2017 Reminiscence Riesling, Columbia Gorge, $20

Judges’ comments: This new winery on the north shore of Lake Chelan crafted this delicious Riesling using estate grapes. It has aromas and flavors of lemon-lime, white blossoms, hints of orange, a hint of sweetness, bright notes through the lingering finish.

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Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 270 Upper Joe Creek Road, Manson (509) 279-5540 tipsycanyon.com

Judges’ comments: This Woodinville winery with a tasting room in the town of Manson on Lake Chelan’s north shore reached into the cool climate of the Columbia Gorge for this delicious Riesling with notes of fresh apple, lemon-lime, tangerine, and a whiff of classic petrol notes, all backed by zippy acidity that leads to a mouthwatering finish. (174 cases; 10.2% alc.)

Manson tasting room open noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; hours vary seasonally 50 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 741-9006 Woodinville tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 19510 144th Ave. NE, Suite C-1, Woodinville (206) 607-9115 • ancestrycellars.com

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Rosé Chris Daniel Winery 2018 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $20 Judges’ comments: This pink wine is both beautifully balanced and delicious to drink. It explodes with aromas and flavors of fresh strawberries, cotton candy, cherries, cranberries and more, all expertly backed by bright acidity.

It’s a wine well-suited for sipping on the patio at the end of a warm summer day. (48 cases; 15% alc.)

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This classic pink wine from estate grapes is as delicious as it is balanced, loaded with aromas and flavors of ripe strawberries, plum, as well as hints of delicate rosewater through the impressively long finish.

(108 cases; 12.6% alc.)

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Judges’ comments: This pink wine made from estate Syrah grapes unveils aromas and flavors of white pepper, plum, strawberry, all backed with bright acidity, perfect for any occasion, particularly involving barbecue and a warm Northwest evening. (12.5% alc.)

Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 707 Highway 2, Unit D, Leavenworth (509) 888-2236 Prosser tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, by appointment Monday through Wednesday 508 Cabernet Court, Prosser (509) 788-0030 milbrandtvineyards.com

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Roussanne Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Roussanne, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $27 Judges’ comments: This white grape, often found in the northern Rhône Valley of France, doesn’t usually stand alone, so this is a special treat that reveals just how well suited Rhône varieties are for Washington. This example is loaded with aromas and flavors of pear, apple, spice, lemon, pineapple and more, all expertly balanced with bright acidity through the lengthy finish. (240 cases; 13.4% alc.)

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Succession Wines 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $26 Judges’ comments: A crisp white crafted in a bright, fruit-forward style, with notes of orange peel, grapefruit and lemon zest, backed by zippy acidity that gives way to a long finish. Perfect to pair with fresh crab or grilled salmon.

Tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; hours vary seasonally 78 Swartout Road, Manson (509) 888-7611 successionwines.com

WineGirl Wines 2018 Reserve Rosé Wine, Columbia Valley, $32 Judges’ comments: It’s becoming abundantly clear that Washington’s best rosés are made from Sangiovese grapes. This pink wine from a winery on the north shore of Lake Chelan is no exception, with aromas of black cherry, strawberry and black pepper giving way to suave flavors of strawberries and cream and red licorice. It’s all backed with bright acidity, making this the perfect foil for chef’s salad, scallops, roasted turkey or a sunset on the back porch at the end of a long summer day. (110 cases; 13.4% alc.)

Manson tasting room open noon to 8 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 222 E. Wapato Way, Manson (509) 293-9679 Leavenworth tasting room open noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday 217 8th St., Leavenworth (509) 393-4125 • winegirlwines.com

Sauvignon Blanc Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $25 Judges’ comments: Using estate grapes from the western edge of the Ancient Lakes, winemaker Freddy Arredondo has crafted this lovely white with aromas of tropical fruit, lime zest and grapefruit, followed by dusty flavors of minerals, citrus, ripe apple and herbs, all backed with pleasing acidity. A perfect wine to go with grilled salmon, baked potatoes or pasta with a white sauce.

(373 cases; 13.7% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday; hours vary seasonally 348 Silica Road NW, Quincy (509) 785-3500 Woodinville tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. Monday; hours vary seasonally 14356 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Redmond (425) 949-7152 • caveb.com

Syrah Chris Daniel Winery 2015 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $30 Judges’ comments: Another superb example of a cool-climate Syrah that reveals aromas of mint, black pepper, black cherry and even black currants. Serve now with lamb, or be rewarded by a little patience in the cellar.

(67 cases; 14.3% alc.)

Winery tasting room open 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; hours vary seasonally 2743 Highway 283 N., Quincy (509) 398-1417 chrisdaniel.wine

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Judges’ comments: This familyowned winery in Manson on the north shore of Lake Chelan has crafted this delicious Syrah, which may well be the region’s signature red grape. This example offers aromas and flavors of saddle leather, plum, blackberry, a hint of oak, dark cherry and black pepper. It’s a delicious, Old World-style that’s certain to be a big hit with Côte Rôtie fans. (125 cases; 14.8% alc.)

Winery tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; hours vary seasonally 546 Klate Road, Manson (509) 687-4142 Downtown Manson tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday, and noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; hours vary seasonally 67 Wapato Way, Manson (509) 687-4142 radiancewinery.com

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2018 Viognier, Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley, $24

Judges’ comments: This Leavenworth-area winery has crafted a sturdy example of this Spanish red, showing off juicy aromas of blackberry, black cherry, leather, all backed with youthful tannins. Enjoy with grilled meats.

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Winery tasting room open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; hours vary seasonally 18749 Alpine Acres Road, Plain (425) 931-7500 Leavenworth tasting room open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday; hours vary seasonally 703 Highway 2 (Front Street entrance), Leavenworth plaincellars.com

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2018 Viognier, Lake Chelan, $22

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Judges’ comments: A delicious white using estate grapes from the north shore of Lake Chelan, this reveals aromas and flavors of white cranberry, lemon zest and complex notes of tropical fruit, fresh apples and even a hint of bananas. (380 cases; 13.6% alc.)

Judges’ comments: This small producer near Wenatchee has crafted a tasty version of this northern Rhône white grape, with luscious aromas of white blossoms, and white peaches. It’s followed by flavors of ripe melon, spice and just a kiss of sweetness. (100 cases; 14.4% alc.)

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Benson Vineyards Estate Winery

Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 754 Winesap Ave., Manson (509) 687-0313 bensonvineyards.com

Judges’ comments: Viognier is a tricky grape. Pick a bit early and it’s green, pick a bit late and it’ll be too oily. Pick it just right, and you end up with a wine like this, loaded with floral notes, followed by flavors of honeydew melon, peach and nectarine. Absolutely delightful. (100 cases; 13% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; hours vary seasonally 3450 Cathedral Rock Road, Malaga (509) 679-0152 malagaspringswinery.com

Succession Wines 2018 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $28 Judges’ comments: This grape was nearly extinct in its native northern Rhône Valley before making a comeback. Since coming to Washington, clever winemakers have been using it to craft delicious wines. This one from Lake Chelan’s rising star reveals classic aromas and flavors of orange creamsicle, with a touch of lime zest, all backed by impressive acidity. (122 cases; 13.7% alc.)

Tasting room open noon to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; hours vary seasonally 78 Swartout Road, Manson (509) 888-7611 successionwines.com

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Judges’ comments: This craft winery is based in the westside town of Snoqualmie, but has a NorthCentral Washington presence in Chelan with a tasting room on the lake’s south shore. This white blend focuses on Roussanne, a Rhone Valley variety that can be boring on its own, but the inclusion of Viognier and Chardonnay transforms it into an enticing wine with notes of lemon, yellow flowers, white peach, layers of fruit backed by bright acidity and a complex hint of minerality in the long finish. (247 cases; 14.9% alc.)

Chelan tasting room open noon to 7 p.m. daily; hours vary seasonally 2037 W. Woodin Ave., Chelan Snoqualmie tasting room open 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday 8086 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie (425) 292-0754 • sigillocellars.com

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2017 Animal Edge Zinfandel, Rattlesnake Hills, $26 Judges’ comments: After learning winemaking at South Seattle Community College, Sandi Moreno bought a small winery in the Cascade town of Cashmere and started making wine. Using grapes from the Rattlesnake Hills, she crafted this tasty Zin. It is loaded with aromas and flavors of cherries, wild raspberry and herbal hints. This has a richer mouth feel than typical California Zins, giving way to a long, luscious finish.

(65 cases; 14.7% alc.)

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Fortified Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2017 Ruby Syrah Red Dessert Wine, Lake Chelan, $38 (350 cases) bensonvineyards.com WineGirl Wines 2017 Reserve Tinto Fino, Lake Chelan, $120.95 (70 cases) winegirlwines.com Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2014 Commander’s Reserve Syrah Dessert Wine, Wahluke Slope, $45.99 (100 cases) fairelepont.com

Gewürztraminer Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Gewürztraminer, Ancient Lakes, $22 (93 cases) caveb.com

Grenache Silvara Cellars 2016 Grenache, Walla Walla, $50 (114 cases) silvarawine.com

Malbec Martin-Scott Winery 2013 Malbec, Red Mountain, $32 (125 cases) martinscottwinery.com Jones of Washington 2014 Malbec, Wahluke Slope, $29.99 (225 cases) jonesofwashington.com Chris Daniel Winery 2015 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $30 (130 cases) chrisdaniel.wine Tipsy Canyon Winery 2015 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $36 (56 cases)

Milbrandt Vineyards 2015 Ravenscliff Single Vineyard Series Malbec, Wahluke Slope, $42 (200 cases) milbrandtvineyards.com WineGirl Wines 2016 Reserve Malbec, Lake Chelan, $58 (75 cases) winegirlwines.com

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Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Malbec, Ancient Lakes, $38 (240 cases) caveb.com Rio Vista Wines 2017 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $36 (108 cases) riovistawines.com

Merlot Skagit Cellars 2015 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $34 (75 cases) skagitcellars.com Milbrandt Vineyards 2016 Estate Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $25.99 milbrandtvineyards.com

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Cave B Estate Winery 2016 XXXI Merlot, Ancient Lakes, $43 (135 cases) caveb.com Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $29 (260 cases) bensonvineyards.com Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $16.99 milbrandtvineyards.com

Montepulciano Martin-Scott Winery 2017 Montepulciano, Columbia Valley, $32 (43 cases) martinscottwinery.com

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Pinot Noir

Dead Crow Vineyards 2014 Dead Crow Vineyards Mourvèdre, Wahluke Slope, $29 (46 cases) deadcrowvineyards.com

Succession Wines 2017 Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $40 (97 cases) successionwines.com

Stemilt Creek Winery 2016 Ascent Mourvèdre, Columbia Valley, $45 (61 cases) stemiltcreek.com

Nebbiolo Baroness Cellars 2014 Nebbiolo, Yakima Valley, $32 (75 cases)

Petite Sirah Plain Cellars 2016 Petite Sirah, Yakima Valley, $35 (75 cases) plaincellars.com

Pinot Gris

Tunnel Hill Winery 2017 Estate Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $30 (123 cases) tunnelhillwinery.com Leony’s Cellars 2016 Brave Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $26 (87 cases) leonyscellars.com

Red Blend

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Anthem, Lake Chelan, $48 (380 cases) bensonvineyards.com Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Cuvee Du Soleil, Ancient Lakes, $50 (150 cases) caveb.com Ryan Patrick Wines 2016 Rock Island Red, Columbia Valley, $20 (2,000 cases) ryanpatrickwines.com

Jones of Washington 2013 Estate Vineyards Barrel Select Red Wine, Wahluke Slope, $24.99 (283 cases) jonesofwashington.com

Plain Cellars 2016 Eclipse, Columbia Valley, $35 (120 cases) plaincellars.com

Bergdorf Cellars NV Ski Jump Red Table Wine, Washington, $40 (138 cases) bergdorfcellarswine.com

Plain Cellars 2016 Summer Solstice, Columbia Valley, $30 (120 cases) plaincellars.com

Eagle Creek Winery 2018 Pinot Grigio, Columbia Valley, $24 (175 cases) eaglecreekwinery.com

Ancestry Cellars 2015 Le Frère, Columbia Valley, $38 (166 cases) ancestrycellars.com

Ryan Patrick Wines 2017 Redhead Red, Columbia Valley, $15 (5,000 cases) ryanpatrickwines.com

Radiance Winery 2017 Pinot Gris, Lake Chelan, $30 (125 cases) radiancewinery.com

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2015 Confluence, Columbia Valley, $54.99 (200 cases) fairelepont.com

Rio Vista Wines 2017 Loony Red, Columbia Valley, $30 (109 cases) riovistawines.com

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Martin-Scott Winery 2017 Raven Ridge Red, Columbia Valley, $30 (145 cases) martinscottwinery.com Radiance Winery 2014 Watertown Red Wine, Lake Chelan, $40 (200 cases) radiancewinery.com

Eagle Creek Winery 2014 D. LoVarco Super Tuscan Blend, Columbia Valley, $48 (192 cases) eaglecreekwinery.com

Ryan Patrick Wines 2018 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $15 (3,000 cases) ryanpatrickwines.com

Stemilt Creek Winery 2016 Boss Lady Red Blend, Columbia Valley, $24 (140 cases) stemiltcreek.com

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2018 Rosé, Lake Chelan, $22 (380 cases) bensonvineyards.com

Plain Cellars 2016 Just Plain Red, Columbia Valley, $28 (120 cases) plaincellars.com

Sigillo Cellars 2017 Relativity Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $28 (302 cases)

Rio Vista Wines 2017 River View Red, Columbia Valley, $38 (132 cases) riovistawnes.com

Malaga Springs Winery 2016 AlyKat Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $26 (150 cases) malagaspringswinery.com

Ancestry Cellars 2015 La Sœur, Columbia Valley, $38 (137 cases) ancestrycellars.com

Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2015 Tre Amori, Columbia Valley, $42.99 (200 cases) fairelepont.com

Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Caveman Red, Ancient Lakes, $19 (539 cases) caveb.com Eagle Creek Winery 2016 Montage, Columbia Valley, $28 (162 cases) eaglecreekwinery.com Rocky Pond Winery 2016 La Domestique, Columbia Valley, $39 (942 cases) rockypondwinery.com Sigillo Cellars 2016 Sunset Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $30 (188 cases) sigillocellars.com Baroness Cellars 2014 Mountain Meritage, Washington, $42 (75 cases) Baroness Cellars 2015 Huntress, Washington, $40 (74 cases)

Riesling Stemilt Creek Winery NV Sweet Adelaide Riesling, Columbia Valley, $13 (257 cases) stemiltcreek.com Ryan Patrick Wines 2018 Olsen Brothers Vineyard Riesling, Yakima Valley, $12 ryanpatrickwines.com Eagle Creek Winery 2017 White Riesling, Columbia Valley, $21 (140 cases) eaglecreekwinery.com

Rosé Rio Vista Wines 2018 Wild Rose Rosé, Columbia Valley, $26 (179 cases) riovistawines.com Succession Wines 2018 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $26 (342 cases) successionwines.com

Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Dry Rosé, Ancient Lakes, $19 (566 cases) caveb.com Horan Estates Winery 2018 Duet Rosé, Ancient Lakes, $24 (100 cases) horanestateswinery.com Radiance Winery 2018 Rosé, Lake Chelan, $38 (225 cases) radiancewinery.com Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Rosé, Columbia Valley, $23 (178 cases) tipsycanyonwinery.com

Sangiovese Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Sangiovese, Lake Chelan, $29 (370 cases) bensonvineyards.com Silvara Cellars 2017 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $32 (230 cases) silvarawine.com

Sauvignon Blanc Ancestry Cellars 2017 Réjouissant Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $20 (147 cases) ancestrycellars.com

FREE SAMPLES! FREE TOURS! Jones of Washington 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Ancient Lakes, $14.99 (428 cases) jonesofwashington.com

Syrah Ryan Patrick Wines 2016 Red Heaven Vineyard Reserve Syrah, Red Mountain, $35 (200 cases) ryanpatrickwines.com

Chris Daniel Winery 2018 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18 (99 cases) chrisdaniel.wine Tipsy Canyon Winery 2017 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $27 (118 cases) Jones of Washington 2017 Estate Vineyards Viognier, Wahluke Slope, $14.99 (493 cases) jonesofwashington.com

Silvara Cellars 2016 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $42 (52 cases) silvarawine.com

Rio Vista Wines 2018 Estate Viognier, Columbia Valley, $28 (142 cases) riovistawines.com

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $28 (236 cases) bensonvineyards.com

White Blend

Tempranillo Martin-Scott Winery 2015 Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, $25 (160 cases) martinscottwinery.com Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Tempranillo, Ancient Lakes, $33 (299 cases) caveb.com

Tunnel Hill Winery 2018 Camino White Wine, Lake Chelan, $20 (198 cases) tunnelhillwinery.com

Located minutes from Wenatchee in downtown Cashmere, our candy factory is the perfect stop for the whole family! Our friendly tour guides will walk you through every step of our candy making process... from hand-poured sweets to hand-packed boxes... that has been a Liberty Orchards tradition for nearly 100 years!

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Rocky Pond Winery 2017 Glacial Treasure White Wine, Lake Chelan, $20 (205 cases) rockypondwinery.com Silvara Cellars 2018 Vintner’s Reserve White Blend, Columbia Valley, $22 (360 cases) silvarawine.com

Viognier

Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cavewoman White Wine, Ancient Lakes, $15 (305 cases) caveb.com

Skagit Cellars 2018 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $23 (85 cases) skagitcellars.com

Rio Vista Wines 2018 Founder’s White Blend, Columbia Valley, $30 (86 cases) riovistawines.com

WineGirl Wines 2018 Reserve Viognier, Columbia Valley, $30 (70 cases) winegirlwines.com

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2018 Curious White Wine, Lake Chelan, $20 (380 cases) bensonvineyards.com

Tunnel Hill Winery 2018 Estate Viognier, Lake Chelan, $20 (146 cases) tunnelhillwinery.com

Cave B Estate Winery 2018 Cave B Vineyards Cuvée Blanc, Ancient Lakes, $27 (305 cases) caveb.com September / October 2019

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Barbera

Martin-Scott Winery 2015 Ryder’s Red Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $32 (55 cases) martinscottwinery.com

Rio Vista Wines 2017 Barbera, Columbia Valley, $42 (99 cases) riovistawines.com Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Barbera, Ancient Lakes, $35 (245 cases) caveb.com

Cabernet Franc Stemilt Creek Winery 2016 Ascent Cabernet Franc, $48 (60 cases) stemiltcreek.com

Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Crow Vineyards 2014 Old Vine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $45 (50 cases) deadcrowvineyards.com Tipsy Canyon Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $26 (30 cases) Radiance Winery 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake Chelan, $38 (100 cases) radiancewinery.com 108 Foothills

Malbec

Succession Wines 2017 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $39 (207 cases) successionwines.com

Icicle Ridge Winery 2016 Vintner’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $150 (56 cases) icicleridgewinery.com

Malaga Springs Winery 2016 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $28 (150 cases) malagaspringswinery.com

Milbrandt Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $16.99 milbrandtvineyards.com

Succession Wines 2017 Oscar, Ancient Lakes, $39 (150 cases) successionwines.com

WineGirl Wines 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills, $56 (80 cases) winegirlwines.com

Chardonnay Radiance Winery 2016 Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $30 (100 cases) radiancewinery.com Succession Wines 2018 Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $30 (153 cases) successionwines.com

September / October 2019

Merlot

Nongrape Eagle Creek Winery 2017 Raspberry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $32 (74 cases) eaglecreekwinery.com

Pinot Gris WineGirl Wines 2018 Lady of the Lake Pinot Gris, Lake Chelan, $30 (120 cases) winegirlwines.com

Pinot Noir Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $27 (400 cases) bensonvineyards.com

Red Blend Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2016 Rhythm, Lake Chelan, $28 (380 cases) bensonvineyards.com Baroness Cellars 2015 Great Escape, Washington, $35 (100 cases) baronesscellars.com

Riesling Tipsy Canyon Winery 2017 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $21 (192 cases) Tunnel Hill Winery 2018 Estate Riesling, Lake Chelan, $20 (31 cases) tunnelhillwinery.com

Rosé

Tunnel Hill Winery Milbrandt Vineyards 2018 Family Grown Pinot Grigio, 2018 Estate Pinot Noir Rosé, Lake Chelan, Ancient Lakes, $23 (90 cases) $15 (2,240 cases) milbrandtvineyards.com tunnelhillwinery.com

Ancestry Cellars 2018 Grandma Lila’s Rosé, Columbia Valley, $20 (95 cases) ancestrycellars.com Malaga Springs Winery 2018 Sangiovese Rosé, Columbia Valley, $20 (150 cases) malagaspringswinery.com Skagit Cellars 2018 Rock’n Rosé, Columbia Valley, $23 (99 cases) skagitcellars.com

Sauvignon Blanc Skagit Cellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Chelan, $23 (80 cases) skagitcellars.com Sigillo Cellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, $20 (116 cases) sigillocellars.com

Sèmillon Icicle Ridge Winery 2017 Sèmillon, Washington, $36 (102 cases) icicleridgewinery.com

Syrah

Tipsy Canyon Winery 2016 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30 (49 cases) Cave B Estate Winery 2016 Cave B Vineyards Syrah, Ancient Lakes, $30 (269 cases) caveb.com Malaga Springs Winery 2016 Syrah, Washington, $28 (150 cases) malagaspringswinery.com Succession Wines 2017 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $42 (173 cases) successionwines.com

Tempranillo

Bianchi Vineyards 2015 Tempranillo, Wahluke Slope, $28 (125 cases) bianchivineyards.com

Viognier

Tipsy Canyon Winery 2018 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $22 (168 cases)

White Blend

Radiance Winery 2017 Hanalei White Wine, Lake Chelan, $30 (200 cases) radiancewinery.com

Meet the Judges MODERATORS Eric Degerman is a wine author and journalist.

He was managing editor of Wine Press Northwest for 15 years before launching Great Northwest Wine, a news and information company.

Hank Sauer is a retired educator with an enduring interest in wine. He facilitates and/or judges wine competition across the Pacific Northwest. He and wife Nancy share their wine knowledge through engaging classes and seminars.

Marco Martinez is editor of Foothills Magazine.

He enjoys learning about the regional wine industry through his work for Foothills.

Rick Steigmeyer has been a journalist for more than 30 years.

He retired from The Wenatchee World in 2017 after 25 years.

An amateur winemaker, he writes about wine for Foothills Magazine.

JUDGES Dan Carr is coowner of Visconti’s Italian Restaurants in Wenatchee and Leavenworth, and the Fire and Ice restaurants at Pybus Public Market. His restaurants have received numerous wine-related awards over the years.

Richard Larsen is the research winemaker for Washington State University.

He runs winemaking operations at the St. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland. He’s a member of the Great Northwest tasting panel.

Amberleigh Brownson is a certified sommelier.

She is director of operations/wine director for Leader Block Wine Co. & Eatery in Ferndale.

Sara Wilson is the general manager and wine buyer for Mystic Café in Lewiston, Idaho.

She is a certified sommelier.

Mike Rader is a financial consultant and longtime wine enthusiast. He judges wine throughout the Pacific Northwest and is a member of the Great Northwest Wine tasting panel.

Gordy Venneri is one of Walla Walla’s pioneering winemakers. He co-founded Walla Walla Vintners in 1995, retiring in 2017. He is a member of the Great Northwest Wine tasting panel.

Ken Robertson is a retired newspaper editor with more than 35 years of wine-writing experience.

He is a professional wine judge and longtime wine columnist for Wine Press Northwest.

Gregg McConnell is the editor of Wine Press Northwest magazine.

He has judged a number of regional wine competitions.

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