Northwest wine summit results ( The “Fairest” and perhaps the “Best” wine competition in the Northwest )

DOUBLE SILVER MEDALS
These wines were a unanimous choice for a Silver medal by their entire judging panel.
AntoLin Cellars Yakima, WA

2013 Viognier, Konnowac vineyard, Yakima Valley

Backyard Vineyards Langley, BC

2013 Syrah, Reserve, VQA, Fraser Valley

Buried Cane (Wines) Walla Walla, WA

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

Cabernet Creek Farms Mt. Hood, OR

2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Gorge

Cana’s Feast Carlton, OR

2012 “Bricco Red” (44% Sangiovese, 19% Barbera, 13% Primitivo,

9% Nebbiolo, 9% Syrah, 6% Malbec), Columbia Valley
Capitello Wines Eugene, OR

NV “Sparkling” Brut (72% Pinot Noir, 28% Chardonnay), Willamette Valley

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Paterson, WA

2015 “Anew” Rosé blend (Sangiovese & Syrah), Columbia Valley

Corvidae Wine Comapany ( Owens Roe Wines ) Wapato, WA

2014 “Lenore” Syrah, Yakima Valley

Crayelle Cellars Cashmere, WA

2015 Albariño, Ancient Lakes of the Columbia Valley

For a Song Wines Seattle, WA

2014 “Caliche Lake” Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

Foris Vineyards Cave Junction, OR

2014 Pinot Blanc, Estate (Gerber vineyard; Maple Ranch &

Cedar Ranch), Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
Heydon Road ( HillCrest Winery ) Roseburg, OR

2012 Barbera, “Richard Sommer cuvée,” Umpqua Valley

Hillside Winery & Bistro Penticton, BC

2015 Muscat Ottonel, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Rosé (rosé Meritage blend), VQA, Okanagan Valley
Hogue Cellars ( Constellation Brands ) Prosser, OR

2014 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

Kermode Wild Berry Wines Dowdney, BC

NV “Fort” Alpine Blueberry, British Columbia

La Chanterelle Bellingham, WA

2013 Syrah, Wahluke Slope

Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

2013 Cabernet Franc, “Proprietor’s Reserve,” Columbia Valley
Memaloose Lyle, WA

2012 Primitivo (Zinfandel), Idiot’s Grace vineyard, Columbia Gorge

Mercer Wine Estates Prosser, WA

2013 “Mercer Canyon” Cabernet Sauvignon (76% Cabernet

Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Syrah), Columbia Valley
Oregon Territory ( Paul O’Brien Winery ) Roseburg, OR

2013 Tempranillo, Umpqua Valley

Ransom Wine Company Sheridan, OR

2012 “Reds” (red blend: 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot,

18% Cabernet Franc, 16% Malbec), Rogue Valley
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Roseburg, OR

2013 Pinot Noir, Umpqua Valley

Robert Ramsay Cellars Seattle, WA

2012 Cinsault (with 6% Syrah), McKinley Springs vineyard,

Horse Heaven Hills
RoxyAnn Winery Medford, OR

2014 Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley

Sky River Meadery Redmond, WA

NV Blackberry Honey (mead), Washington State

The Jones Family Vineyard ( Jones of Washington ) Quincy, WA

2014 Viognier, Estate vineyard, Wahluke Slope

Thurston Wolfe Winery Prosser, WA

2012 Petite Sirah, Zephyr Ridge vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills

(Paterson Ridge)
Tranche ( Corliss Estates ) Walla Walla, WA

2015 “Pink Pape” (Rosé Rhône-style blend: Cinsault, Cournoise,

Grenache), Blackwood Estate vineyard, Yakima Valley
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery Billings, MT

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, “American” (Washington State)

GOLD MEDALS
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards Eagle, ID

2012 Syrah (80%) – Mourvèdre (20%), “Reserve,” Snake River Valley

8^th Generation Vineyard Summerland, BC

2015 “Classic” Riesling, Estate Vineyard (Okanagan Falls),

Okanagan Valley
Abacela Vineyards and Winery Roseburg, OR

2015 “Blanco Dulce” (white blend: 58% late harvest Albariño &

42% Viognier), Southern Oregon, Umpqua Valley
Airlie Winery Monmouth, OR

2015 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

Alderlea Duncan, BC

2012 “Matrix” (red blend; primarily Cabernet Foch, unfined,

unfiltered, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Anam Cara Cellars Newberg, OR

2013 “Sheila Nicholls” Pinot Noir, Nicholls vineyard, Chehalem Mountains

Andrew Januik Wines Woodinville, WA

2013 “Stone Cairn” Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain

Andrew Will Vashon Island, WA

2012 “Champoux” (red Meritage blend: 64% Cabernet Franc,

22% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon), Horse Heaven Hills
AntoLin Cellars Yakima, WA

2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate, Yakima Valley

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Spokane, WA

2013 Merlot, Four vineyards (Dionysus - Block 16, Conner Lee,

Bacchus and Kilpsun vineyards), Columbia Valley
Backyard Vineyards Langley, BC

2013 Syrah, Fraser Valley

2013 “Gossip” (Red Meritage blend), Fraser Valley
Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery Creston, BC

2010 “Tête de Cuvée” Sparkling (Pinot Noir), Creston Valley, Kootenays

Barnard Griffin Winery Richland, WA

2015 Rosé of Sangiovese, Columbia Valley

Bench 1775 Penticton, BC

2015 Viognier, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Black Market Wine Company Okanagan Falls, BC

2013 “The Syndicate” (Red Meritage blend: 37% Cabernet

Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet

Franc), Oliver & Osoyoos vineyards, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx Courtenay, BC

2015 “Draco” (Blueberry Fruit wine), Vancouver Island

Bontzu Cellars Walla Walla, WA

2013 Malbec, Walla Walla Valley

Brian Carter Cellars Woodinville, WA

2012 “Byzance” (Southern Rhône-style blend: Grenache, Syrah,

Mourvèdre), Columbia Valley

2011 “Le Coursier” (Red Bordeaux [Meritage] blend: 66% Merlot,

16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec,

3% Petit Verdot), Five vineyards, Columbia Valley

Bunnell Family Estate Cellars Prosser, WA

2013 “Painted Hills” Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

C, C. Jentsch Oliver, BC

2014 Cabernet Sauvignon “Small Lot Series,” VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 Viognier “Small Lot Series,” VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 Malbec “Small Lot Series,” VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 “The Chase” (Red Meritage blend: 32 ½% Cabernet Franc,

32 ½% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot,

2% Malbec), VQA, Okanagan Valley
Cabernet Creek Farms Mt. Hood, OR

2014 Malbec, Columbia Gorge

2014 Syrah, Columbia Gorge
Cardwell Hill Cellars Philomath, OR

2013 Pinot Noir “Reserve,” Willamette Valley

Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery Wishram, WA

2014 Barbera, Estate, Columbia Valley

Castle Rock Winery Geyserville, CA

2014 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Cathedral Ridge Winery Hood River, OR

2013 Petit Verdot, Echo vineyard, Columbia Valley

Church and State Wines Oliver & Victoria, BC

2013 “Coyote Bowl” Merlot, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Cliff Creek Cellars Gold Hill, OR

2011 Merlot, Sam’s Valley vineyard, Rogue Valley (Southern Oregon)

Clos du Soleil Keremeos, BC

2013 “Makepeace” Cabernet – Merlot (82% Merlot & 18% Cabernet

Sauvignon) “Grower’s Series,” Similkameen Valley
Columbia Crest Paterson, WA

2013 “H₃ Supporters” (red blend: 59% Merlot, 36% Syrah,

4% Viognier, 1% Cabernet Franc), Horse Heaven Hills
Columbia Winery Richland, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Syrah,

3% Malbec, 3% select red varieties), Columbia Valley
Corvidae Wine Company ( Owens Roe Wines ) Wapato, WA

2015 “Wise Guy” Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley

de Vine Vineyards Saanichton, BC

2015 “Vin Gin” Gin (made from wine grapes) London Dry style

ded reckoning ( Compass Wines ) Anacortes, WA

NV “BBQ Oink” Red Table Wine (Syrah, Merlot & other varieties),

American
Deep Roots Winery Naramata, BC

2015 Chardonnay, Naramata (Bench)

2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Naramata (Bench)

2014 Syrah, Naramata (Bench)

DeLille Cellars Woodinville & Prosser, WA

2013 “Chaleur Estate” (red Meritage-type blend: Cabernet

Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc), Red Mountain
Desert Hills Estate Winery Oliver, BC

2015 Gamay Noir, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Chardonnay, unoaked, VQA, Okanagan Valley
Desmodus Vena Wines Woodinville, WA

2013 Syrah, Riverbend vineyard, Wahluke Slope

Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dayton, OR

2013 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Doubleback Walla Walla, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit

Verdot, 3% Malbec), Seven vineyards, Walla Walla Valley
Duckhorn Wine Company Saint Helene, CA

2013 “Canvasback” Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain

Eaglemount Wine and Cider Port Townsend. WA

NV Ginger Cider, organic (heirloom apples), Washington

Evolve Cellars Summerland, BC

2015 Riesling, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Rosé (Merlot & Pinot Blanc), VQA, Okanagan Valley
Facelli Winery Woodinville, WA

2009 Primitivo (Zinfandel), Sugarloaf vineyard, Columbia Valley

Fairview Cellars Oliver, BC

2013 “Two Hoots” (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc),

Okanagan Valley
Farmhand Winery Kennewick, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

2013 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Figgins Family Wine Estate Walla Walla, WA

2012 “Figgins” (red Meritage blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,

Petit Verdot), Figgins Estate Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
For a Song Wines Seattle, WA

2013 Syrah, Weinbau, Olsen & Sagemoor vineyards, Columbia Valley

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery Oliver, BC

2015 “Dry Rock” Chardonnay, unoaked, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Ehrenfelser, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Gewürztraminer – Schönburger, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Auxerrois, Old Vines, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Riesling “Private Reserve,” Dry, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 Pinot Noir “Private Reserve,” VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 “Signature” Cabernet Franc Icewine, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 “Signature” Riesling Icewine, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Gray Monk Estate Winery Lake Country, BC

2015 Ehrenfelser, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 “Odyssey” Pinot Noir, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 “Odyssey” White Brut (sparkling) (Riesling, Pinot Blanc,

Chardonnay Musqué) (Traditional Method), VQA, Okanagan Valley

Harper Voit Wines Gaston, OR

2012 Pinot Noir, Antiquum vineyard, Willamette Valley

Henry Estate Winery Umpqua, OR

2015 Müller – Thurgau, Estate, Umpqua Valley

Hierophant Meadery Mead (Spokane), WA

2016 Lemon Balm Mead (Honey wine), Washington

Hillside Winery & Bistro Penticton, BC

2012 Cabernet Franc, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2013 Merlot, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2011 “Mosaic” (red Meritage blend: 66% Merlot,

26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec. 2% Petit Verdot) ,

VQA, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Intrigue Wines Lake Country, BC

NV “Damitz Good” (red Meritage blend: Merlot & Cabernet

Sauvignon), Okanagan Valley [tribute to the late Rob Damitz]

2015 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley

Kermode Wild Berry Wines Dewdney, BC

NV “Fort” Himalayan Blackberry, British Columbia

NV Alpine Blueberry, British Columbia
Kiona Vineyards and Winery Benton City, WA

2013 Lemberger (with 5% Carménère), Estate, Red Mountain

Kismet Estate Winery Oliver, BC

2014 “Mantra” (red Meritage blend: 57% Merlot, 37% Cabernet

Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot), VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 Syrah, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery Langley, BC

NV Sparkling Blueberry (Fraser Valley)

LaFrenze Penticton, BC

2013 Syrah (co-fermented with 5% Viognier), Rockyfeller vineyard,

Golden Mile Bench, Okanagan Valley
Lang Vineyards Naramata, BC

2014 “Farm Reserve” Riesling, VQA, Okanagan Valley

2015 Viognier, Raison D’etre vineyard, Naramata Bench, VQA,

Okanagan Valley

Larch Hills Winery Salmon Arm, BC

2014 “Tamarack Rosé” (rosé Meritage blend), VQA,

Okanagan Valley (North Shuswap)
Latah Crest Wine Cellars Spokane, WA

NV (2015) “Huckleberry D’Latah (White wine blend: 89% Riesling,

11% Muscat Canelli & Huckleberry juice), Columbia Valley
L’Ecole No. 41 Lowden, WA

2014 Sémillon, Columbia Valley

Leonetti Cellars ( Figgins Family Wine Estate ) Walla Walla, WA

2014 Merlot (with 6% Cabernet Franc). Walla Walla Valley

Lunessence Winery & Vineyard Summerland, BC

2015 “White” (Pinot Blanc, Oraniensteiner), VQA, Okanagan Valley

2014 Riesling Icewine, Estate, VQA, Okanagan Valley
Maan Farms Abbotsford, BC

2013 “Maan Trois” (red Meritage blend: 33 1/3% Merlot,

33 1/3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33 1/3% Cabernet Franc), VQA,

(South) Okanagan Valley

Major Creek Cellars Underwood (White Salmon), WA

2013 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley

2014 “Goodness Gracie” (Cabernet Franc & Syrah), Columbia Valley
Marchesi Vineyards 7 Winery Hood River, OR

2014 “Solimano” Dry Red Wine (50% Nebbiolo, 50% Pinot Noir),

Columbia Valley

2014 “Achille” Barbera, Columbia Valley

Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA

2013 Cabernet Franc “Classic,” Columbia Valley

2013 Malbec “Classic,” Columbia Valley

2015 Albariño “Proprietor’s Reserve,” Tudor Family Otis vineyard,

Columbia Valley

2013 Grenache “Proprietor’s Reserve,” Gunkel (Estate) & Art den

Hoed vineyards, Columbia Valley

2013 Merlot “Proprietor’s Reserve,” Columbia Valley

2013 “Rosso Granato” Proprietor’s Reserve (80% Petite Sirah,

20% Zinfandel), Columbia Valley

2013 Sangiovese, Gunkel (Estate) & Tudor Hills vineyards,

Columbia Valley

2015 Viognier, Gunkel (Estate), Tudor Hills, Coyote Canyon, and

McKinley Springs vineyards, Columbia Valley

McWatters Collection Summerland, BC

2013 “HMc” Chardonnay, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Michael Florentino Cellars Woodinville, WA

2008 Tempranillo, Columbia Valley

Montana Winery and Event Center Missoula, MT

NV “3 Horse Dance” (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mouvèdre,

4% Pinot Noir), Columbia Valley (Washington)
Mount Hood Winery Hood River, OR

NV “Summit” Red Table Wine (red blend: 80% Pinot Noir,

10% Syrah plus Tempranillo, Zinfandel & Merlot), Scorched

Earth & Van Horn vineyards, Columbia Valley

Niche Wine Company West Kelowna, BC

2015 Pinot Noir Blanc, Hugh & Mary vineyard, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Page Cellars Woodinville, WA

2012 “Lick My Lips” Merlot, Red Mountain

Perseus Penticton, BC

2013 “Invictus” (red Meritage blend: 42% Cabernet Franc,

38% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec), VQA,

Okanagan Valley

Phelps Creek Vineyards Hood River, OR

2013 Pinot Noir “Cuvée Alexandrine,” Columbia Gorge

2013 “Vin de Glace” Gewürztraminer Icewine, Columbia Gorge

Platt Anderson Cellars Ashland, OR

2015 Malbec, White Oak Hill vineyard, Rogue Valley (Southern Oregon)
Portland Cider Company Clackimas, OR

2016 “Hop’rageous” Cider (Granny Smith, Honey Crisp. Jonagold,

Pink Lady apples) with Citra hops and orange peel
Portlandia Seattle, WA

2014 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley), Oregon

Ransom Wine Company Sheridan, OR

NV “Old Tom Gin” (base wort of malted barley & high proof corn

spirits infused with juniper, coriander, orange, lemon,

angelica root & cardamom), aged in wine barrels

Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards Roseburg, OR

2013 Pinot Noir “Winemaker’s Reserve,” Umpqua Valley

Reynvaan Family Vineyards Walla Walla, WA

2013 “The Unnamed” Syrah (with 10% Grenache Blanc),

Walla Walla Valley
Sagewood Winery Kamloops, BC

2014 Cabernet Franc, Thompson Valley, Kamloops, British Columbia

2015 Pinot Gris, Thompson Valley, Kamloops, British Columbia
SakeOne Forest Grove, OR

NV “ g Sake Joy ” Saké (cask strength)

Schilling Cider House Seattle, WA

2016 “Mischief Maker” Grapefruit Cider

Silkscarf Winery Summerland, BC

2015 Riesling – Muscat (98% Riesling, 2% Muscat), VQA,

Okanagan Valley
Singletree Winery Abbotsford (Mt. Lehman), BC

2015 Siegerrebe, Estate, Fraser Valley

Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard Creston, BC

2014 Gewürztraminer, Creston Valley, Kootenay, British Columbia

Spangler Vineyards Roseburg, OR

2013 Petit Verdot, Southern Oregon

Sweet Cheeks Winery Eugene, OR

2013 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Tenet Wines ( Ch. Ste. Michelle ) Paterson, WA

2014 “The Pundit” Syrah, Columbia Valley

The BX Press Cidery & Orchard Vernon, BC

2015 “The Prospector” (Dry) Cider (24 variety of apples),

North Okanagan Valley
Three Rivers Winery Walla Walla, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec,

2% Merlot, 2% Syrah, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot,

Columbia Valley

Tightrope Winery Penticton, BC

2015 Pinot Gris, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

2014 Pinot Noir, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

2014 Riesling, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

2015 Riesling, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
TIME Estate Winery Oliver, BC

2013 Meritage (red blend: 39% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon,

25% Cabernet Franc), VQA, Okanagan Valley
Treveri Cellars Wapato, WA

NV “Rosé Sec” Sparkling (blend of Syrah & Chardonnay),

Méthode Champenoise, Columbia Valley
Tsillan Cellars Chelan, WA

2013 Syrah, Estate Reserve, Lake Chelan

Upchurch Vineyard Benton City, WA

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon(with 9% Merlot), Estate, Red Mountain

Van Westen Vineyards Naramata, BC

2013 “Vivre la Vie“ Merlot, VQA, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

2013 “Vulture” Cabernet Franc, VQA, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
W. T. Vintners Woodinville, WA

2012 “Dalliance” Red Blend (Rhône-style blend: 41% Mourvèdre, 36% Syrah, 23% Grenache), Stony Vine vineyard, The Rocks District & Walla Walla Valley (Oregon)

Wedge Mountain Peshastin, WA

2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain

Wild Roots Vodka Hillsboro, OR

NV Raspberry Vodka (infused), Oregon

Willie’s Distillery Ennis, MT

2016 Huckleberry Sweet Cream Liqueur, Montana

2014 “Honey Moonshine” (3 grains, molasses, Montana honey)
Woodinville Wine Cellars Woodinville, WA

2010 “ L. M. S.” Malbec, Conner Lee vineyard, Columbia Valley

(“LAST MAN STANDING”)
Woodward Canyon Winery Lowden, WA

2013 Merlot, 85% Weinbau and 15% Estate (Walla Walla Valley)

vineyards, Columbia Valley

2013 “Artist Series” (# 22) Cabernet Sauvignon, Champoux,

Sagemoor, Woodward Canyon Estate, Charbonneau, Discovery,

SpringCreek & Summit View vineyards, Columbia Valley

Wyoming Whiskey, Inc Kirby, WY

NV “WW” Whiskey (small batch bourbon whiskey), Wyoming

Yellowstone Cellars & Winery Billings, MT

2012 Merlot, “American” (Washington State)

2012 Syrah. “American” (Washington State)

DOUBLE GOLD MEDALS
These fourteen entries are singled out as having obtained the unanimous decision by their judging panel as be deserving of the ultimate award -- not just a Gold medal, but a Double Gold medal !!!
Alberta Distillery ( Beam - Suntory ) Calgary, AB

NV “Alberta Springs” Rye Whiskey, 10 years old, Alberta

âMaurice Cellars Walla Walla, WA

2014 Chardonnay, Conner Lee vineyard, Columbia Valley

Ampersand Distilling Company Duncan, BC

NV Gin (organic wheat)

AntoLin Cellars Yakima, WA

2012 Cabernet Franc, Gamache vineyard, Wahluke Slope

Bench 1775 Penticton, BC

2014 “Whistler” Viognier Icewine, VQA, Okanagan Valley

Brian Carter Cellars Woodinville, WA

2011 “Tuttorosso” (Super Tuscan style red blend: 69% Sangiovese,

17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Syrah), (Boushey, Elerding,

Upland, Klipsun & Olsen vineyards), Yakima Valley

Cardwell Hill Cellars Philomath, OR

2015 “Blanc de Noir” (Pinot Noir), Estate, Willamette Valley

2013 Pinot Noir “Pommard Block,” Willamette Valley
de Vine Vineyards Saanichton, BC

2015 “Honey Shine” (Honey based spirit)

Golden Ridge Cellars Buroker (Walla Walla), WA

2012 “Estate Red” (red blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and

Cabernet Franc), Walla Walla Valley
Gorden Estates Winery & Vineyards Pasco, WA

2012 Kamiak “Rock Lake Red” (red blend: 53% Syrah, 46% Merlot,

3% Cabernet Sauvignon), Washington State (Columbia Valley)
Intrigue Wines Lake Country, BC

2015 Chardonnay, Grown and Wine vineyard, (Kelowna),

Okanagan Valley
Maryhill Winery Goldendale, WA

2013 Merlot “Classic,” Columbia Valley

Rocky Creek Winery Cowichan Bay, BC

NV Wild Blackberry, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island

Skylite Cellars Kirkland, WA

2012 Malbec, Dave Verhey vineyard, Yakima Valley

Terrapin Cellars Winery Amity, OR area

2014 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley

Township 7 Vineyards and Winery Langley & Penticton, BC

2015 Chardonnay, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley

Tsillan Cellars Chelan, WA

2013 Malbec, Estate, Lake Chelan

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2016 WINNING ENTRIES

THE SUPERLATIVE AWARDS

“Best” of Category

( 1 ) Generic or Proprietary White Wine

(Including Meritage-style wines)
Black Market Winery (BC) 2015 “Collection”
( 2 ) White (Specified Varietals) Blends

( tie )

Gehringer Brothers (BC) 2015 Gewürtztraminer - Schonburger

Lunessence Winery (BC) 2015 Pinot Blanc - Orensteiner
( 3 ) Chardonnay
Intrigue Cellars (BC) 2015 Chardonnay
( 4 ) Dry Riesling
Tightrope Vineyard (BC) 2015 Riesling
( 5 ) Riesling (between 1 – 4.99% Residual Sugar)
Evolve Cellars (BC) 2015 Riesling
( 6 ) Gewürztraminer
Skimmerhorn Cellars (BC) 2014 Gewürztraminer
( 7 ) Chenin Blanc
Eye of the Needle (WA) NV “12^th Blend”

( 8 ) Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc)

(tie)