Our award-winning wineries.
We are proud to say that our small, innovative wineries consistently earn high ratings and are frequently featured in publications like Seattle Magazine, Wine Press Northwest, Northwest Palette, Washington Tasting Room, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast—and have won multiple awards in numerous competitions.
2011 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines
Fielding Hills Winery 2008 River Bend Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked #77 in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines for 2011.
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal
Tsillan Cellars, 2010 Estate Dry Gewürztraminer, Lake Chelan
Gold Medal
Kestrel Vintners, 2007 Malbec, Yakima Valley
Lake Chelan Winery, 2010 Riesling, Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan Winery. 2009 Syrah/Shiraz, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott, 2009 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Silver Medal
C.R. Sandidge Winery, Bordeaux Blends, 2007 Whistle Punk, Columbia Valley
Lake Chelan Winery, 2009 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan Winery, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Lake Chelan Winery, 2009 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott, 2008 Raven Ridge Red
Tsillan Cellars, 2010 Estate Gewürztraminer, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Barbera, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Sinistra, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Malbec, Lake Chelan
Bronze Medal
Kestrel Vintners, 2008 Cabernet Francm Yakima Valley
Lake Chelan Winery, 2007 Bordeaux Blends, Columbia Valley
Malaga Springs Winery, 2009 Malbec, Washington
Martin-Scott, 2009 Zinfandel
Tsillan Cellars, 2010 Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2010 Estate Sempre Amore, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Sangiovese, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars, 2009 Estate Bellissima Rossa, Lake Chelan
33rd Annual Tri Cities Wine Fest
Gold Medal Winners
CR Sandidge Wines 2007 Stone Tree Red
Silver Medal Winners
CR Sandidge Wines 2007 Whistle Punk Red
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2009 Burning Desire Petit Verdot
Kestrel Vintners 2008 Merlot
Kestrel Vintners 2007 Signature Edition Old Vine Cabernet
Lake Chelan Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Chardonnay
Winegirl Wines 2009 Kamari Black Label Reserve Malbec
Bronze Medal Winners
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2009 Barbera
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards NV Ice Breaker Ice Cider
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards 2008 Primitivo
Kestrel Vintners 2007 Signature Edition Raptor Red
Lake Chelan Winery 2007 Maximum IV Meritage
Lake Chelan Winery 2009 Pinot Noir
Lake Chelan Winery 2010 Stormy Mountain White
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Bellissima Rossa
Tsillan Cellars 2009 Estate Barbera
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Dry Gewurztraminer
Tsillan Cellars 2009 Estate Malbec
Tsillan Cellars 2009 Estate Reserve Syrah
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Sempre Amore
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Syrah
North Central Washington Wine Awards
By Wine Press Northwest
Results of 2011 North Central Washington Wine Awards
By Wine Press Northwest
Double gold
C.R. Sandidge 2007 Whistle Punk, Columbia Valley, $20
Martin-Scott Winery 2010 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $12
Gold
Benson Vineyards 2007 Syrah, Lake Chelan, $26
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2008 Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $30
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $25
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Reserve Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $30
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Tre Amore, Columbia Valley, $39
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Malbec, Horse Heaven Hills, $40
Eagle Creek Winery 2009 Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, $18
Horan Estates Winery 2006 CWM Syrah, Columbia Valley, $22
La Toscana Winery 2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $18
Martin-Scott Winery 2008 Raven Ridge Red, Columbia Valley, $23
Napeequa Vintners 2007 SLR, Columbia Valley, $28
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $28
Swakane Winery 2010 Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan, $28
Vin Du Lac 2008 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $35
Wedge Mountain Winery 2007 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $28
Wedge Mountain Winery NV Roses and Rubies, Washington
Silver
Benson Vineyards 2008 Merlot, Lake Chelan, $26
Benson Vineyards 2008 Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $23
Benson Vineyards 2008 Sangiovese, Lake Chelan, $27
Benson Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Franc, Lake Chelan, $33
Cascadia Winery 2009 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10
Cascadia Winery 2010 Roussanne, Columbia Valley, $18
Cascadia Winery NV Apple Wine, Washington, $12
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $38
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Confluence, Columbia Valley, $43
Chelan Estate Winery 2005 Ce Vineyards Reserve Red , Columbia Valley, $30
Crayelle Cellars 2008 Syrah, Washington, $25
Eagle Creek Winery 2009 White Riesling, Columbia Valley, $19
Eagle Creek Winery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $29
Horan Estates Winery 2006 HVH Red, Columbia Valley, $22
Icicle Ridge Winery 2009 Sangiovese, Wahluke Slope, $50
La Toscana Winery 2007 Rosso Toscano, Columbia Valley, $18
Malaga Springs Winery 2009 Zinfandel, Washington, $24
Martin-Scott Winery 2008 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $25
Mellisoni Vineyards 2007 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $30
Mellisoni Vineyards 2010 45 Degrees, Lake Chelan, $32
Napeequa Vintners 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30
Rio Vista Winery 2009 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $23
Rio Vista Winery 2010 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $19
Rio Vista Winery 2007 Loony Red, Columbia Valley, $25
Rio Vista Winery 2010 Sunset on the River, Columbia Valley
Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2008 Reserve Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $20
Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2008 Rock Island Red, Columbia Valley, $20
Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2006 Reserve Red, Columbia Valley, $40
Silvara Vineyards 2008 Syrah, Red Mountain, $26
Silvara Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $30
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2005 Reserve Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $40
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2006 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $22
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2007 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $23
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2007 Wahluke Cabernet Sauvignon,Wahluke Slope, $31
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2005 La Boheme, Wahluke Slope, $42
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2007 Lucky Red Blend, Wahluke Slope, $15
St. Laurent Estate Winery NV Rose Of Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $15
Stemilt Creek Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Pinot Grigio, Lake Chelan, $18
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan, $22
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Estate Gewurtztraminer, Lake Chelan, $14
Tsillan Cellars 2007 Bellissima Rossa, Columbia Valley, $28
Tunnel Hill Winery 2008 Estate Bottled Syrah, Lake Chelan, $30
Tunnel Hill Winery 2010 Camino, Lake Chelan, $17
Vin Du Lac 2008 Red Cafe Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $20
Wedge Mountain Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28
Bronze
37 Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $36
37 Cellars 2009 Petit Verdot, Columbia Valley, $36
Bella Terrazza 2008 Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, $14
Bella Terrazza Nv Bella Rosso Blend, Columbia Valley, $22
Bella Terrazza Nv Bella Rosso Blend, Columbia Valley, $22
Bella Terrazza NV Lemberger, Columbia Valley, $22
C.R. Sandidge 2007 Kiss, Columbia Valley, $35
Cascadia Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $28
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery 2007 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $23
Chelan Estate Winery 2006 Chelan Estate Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $25
Crayelle Cellars 2009 Dry Riesling, Washington, $15
Eagle Creek Winery 2008 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $21
Eagle Creek Winery 2009 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $21
Eagle Creek Winery 2009 Adler Weiss, Columbia Valley, $21
Eagle Creek Winery 2008 Montage Red Wine Blend, Columbia Valley, $23
Horan Estates Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $22
La Toscana Winery 2007 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $20
Lake Crest Winery 2009 Ice Wine Cab./Merlot, Washington, $30
Martin-Scott Winery 2006 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $22
Mellisoni Vineyards 2010 Pinot Grigio, Lake Chelan, $35
Mellisoni Vineyards 2006 Reserve Merlot, Wahluke Slope
Mellisoni Vineyards 2009 Gewurztraminer, Lake Chelan, $35
Napeequa Vintners 2009 Randonee Viognier, Columbia Valley, $19
Napeequa Vintners 2007 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $32
Rio Vista Winery 2009 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $16
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2008 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $20
St. Laurent Estate Winery 2009 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $12
Stemilt Creek Winery 2007 Adelaide "AJ" Mathison Boss Lady, Columbia Valley
Stemilt Creek Winery 2007 Estate Thomas Syle Mathison A Day's Work, Columbia Valley
Swakane Winery 2008 Barrel Select Merlot, Washington
Swakane Winery 2008 Syrah, Wahluke Slope
Swakane Winery NV Wild Blackberry Dessert Wine, Washington, $28
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Estate Dry Riesling, Lake Chelan, $16
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Estate Riesling, Lake Chelan, $18
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Reserve Gewurztraminer, Lake Chelan, $16
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Lakeside Vineyard Syrah, Lake Chelan, $28
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Bellissima Rossa, Lake Chelan, $28
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Estate Sinistra, Lake Chelan, $23
Tsillan Cellars 2010 Estate Bocciolo Di Rosa, Lake Chelan, $19
Tunnel Hill Winery 2008 Estate Bottled Pinot Noir, Lake Chelan, $25
Vin Du Lac 2009 Barrel Select Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $20
Vin Du Lac NV Red Café Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $20
Vin Du Lac 2010 Vie Viognier, Columbia Valley, $18
Vin Du Lac 2009 Rose, Columbia Valley, $15
Waterville Winery 2009 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $10
Waterville Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $15
Wedge Mountain Winery 2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $20
Wedge Mountain Winery 2010 Dry Riesling, Washington, $18
Wedge Mountain Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Red Mountain, $80
Wedge Mountain Winery 2009 Trois Chevaux Rouges, Columbia Valley, $20
2011 Seattle Wine Awards
2011 Seattle Wine Awards
Chardonnay ~ $20.01 & Over
BRONZE 2009 Tsillan Cellars Estate Chardonnay, Lake Chelan
White Proprietary Blends ~ All Prices
DOUBLE GOLD 2010 Mellisoni Vineyards “45 Degrees,” Lake Chelan
White Varietals ~ All Prices
SILVER 2009 Tsillan Cellars Estate Dry Gewürztraminer (MD), Lake Chelan
BRONZE 2009 Mellisoni Vineyards Gewürztraminer, Lake Chelan
BRONZE 2009 Tsillan Cellars Estate Gewurztraminer (MS), Lake Chelan
Viognier ~ All Prices
GOLD 2010 Hard Row to Hoe “Shameless Hussy” Viognier, C.V
GOLD 2010 Martin-Scott Viognier, C.V
BRONZE 2010 Vin du Lac Winery Vie! Viognier, C.V
White Bordeaux Styles ~ All Prices
DOUBLE GOLD 2010 Kestrel Vintners Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc, C.V
GOLD 2009 Vin du Lac Winery Lehm Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Chelan
BRONZE 2010 Martin-Scott Sauvignon Blanc, C.V
Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigio ~ All Prices
DOUBLE GOLD 2010 Mellisoni Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Lake Chelan
Riesling ~ All Prices
DOUBLE GOLD 2009 Mellisoni Vineyards Riesling, Lake Chelan
SILVER 2008 Mellisoni Vineyards Riesling, Lake Chelan
SILVER 2009 Saint Laurent Estate Winery Riesling, C.V
Syrah ~ $20.00 & Under
GOLD 2008 Vin du Lac Winery “Red Café” Syrah, C.V
Syrah ~ $20.01 – $35.00
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Tsillan Cellars Syrah, Lakeside Vyd.
GOLD 2008 Tsillan Cellars Reserve Syrah, Lakeside Vyd.
BRONZE 2007 Mellisoni Vineyards Syrah, Wahluke Slope
BRONZE 2007 Saint Laurent Estate Winery Syrah, Wahluke Slope
BRONZE 2008 Vin du Lac Winery Barrel Select Syrah, C.V
Syrah ~ $35.01 & Over
GOLD 2008 Fielding Hills Winery Riverbend Vyd. Syrah, Wahluke Slope
SILVER 2007 Kestrel Vintners “Co-Ferment Syrah,” Kestrel Estate, YV
Red Proprietary Blends ~ $20.00 & Under
BRONZE 2009 Vin du Lac Winery Cuvée Rouge Table Wine, C.V
Red Proprietary Blends ~ $20.01 – $35.00
GOLD 2008 Martin-Scott Raven Ridge Road, C.V
GOLD 2008 Tsillan Cellars “Bellissima Rossa,” Lake Chelan
BRONZE 2008 Fielding Hills Winery "Tribute,” Wahluke Slope
Red Proprietary Blends ~ $35.01 & Over
SILVER 2007 Boudreaux Cellars “JBO's Frangio,” Desert Hills Vyd.
Red Bordeaux Styles ~ $20.00 & Under
BRONZE 2008 Ryan Patrick Vineyards “Rock Island Red,” C.V
BRONZE 2009 Wedge Mountain “Trois Chevaux Rouges,” C.V
Red Bordeaux Styles ~ $35.01 & Over
DOUBLE GOLD 2007 Kestrel Vintners “Raptor Red,” YV
GOLD 2007 Kestrel Vintners Malbec, YV
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ $20.00 & Under
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Vin du Lac Winery Red Café Cabernet Sauvignon, C.V
Cabernet Sauvignon ~ $20.01 – $35.00
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Vin du Lac Winery Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon, C.V
BRONZE 2006 Stemilt Creek Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, C.V
Cabernet Sauvignons ~ $35.01 & Over
DOUBLE GOLD 2006 Wedge Mountain "Charlie's Stash Reserve,” Cabernet Sauvignon C.V
GOLD 2006 Boudreaux Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, WA State
SILVER 2008 37 Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, C.V.
BRONZE 2008 Fielding Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Riverbend Vyd.
BRONZE 2007 Ryan Patrick Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, C.V
Merlot ~ $20.01 & $35.00
BRONZE 2007 Saint Laurent Estate Winery Merlot, Wahluke Slope
BRONZE 2008 Vin du Lac Winery “Barrel Select” Merlot, C.V
Merlot ~ $35.01 & Over
GOLD 2008 Fielding Hills Winery Riverbend Vyd.Merlot , Wahluke Slope
SILVER 2008 37 Cellars Merlot, WWV
Cabernet Franc ~ $20.01 – $35.00
GOLD 2007 Wedge Mountain Cabernet Franc, C.V
GOLD 2009 Vin du Lac Winery Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, C.V
BRONZE 2008 Fielding Hills Winery “Riverbend Vyd.” Cabernet Franc, Wahluke Slope
Cabernet Franc ~ $35.01 & Over
BRONZE 2008 Hard Row to Hoe “Burning Desire Cab Franc,” Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars - Awards
2009 Estate Gewurztraminer - 90 Points Wine Spectator
2008 Reserve Syrah - Double Gold San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2008 Bellissima Rossa - Gold Medal - Best of Class New World International Wine Competition
2011 Washington State Wine Competition
Double Gold
Hard Row to Hoe 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley
Gold
Hard Row to Hoe 2010 Shameless Hussy Viognier, Columbia Valley
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Syrah, Lake Chelan
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Bellissima Rosa, Lake Chelan
Silver
Malaga Springs Winery 2009 Sangiovese, Washington
Martin-Scott Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2008 Raven Ridge Red, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2008 Petite Sirah, Columbia Valley
Rio Vista Wines 2010 Rose', ColumbiaValley
Vin du Lac Winery 2009 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
Vin du Lac Winery 2008 Barrel Select Syrah, Columbia Valley
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Barrel Select Merlot, Columbia Valley
Vin du Lac Winery 2008 Red Cafe Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Bronze
Horan Estates Winery 2006 CWM Syrah, Columbia Valley
Malaga Springs Winery 2009 Zinfandel, washington
Martin-Scott Winery 2009 Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2010 Viognier, Columbia Valley
Martin-Scott Winery 2008 Malbec, Columbia Valley
Rio Vista Wines 2010 Viognier, ColumbiaValley
Saint Laurent Estate Winery 2007 Lucky Red, Wahluke Slope
Tsillan Cellars 2008 Reserve Syrah, Lake Chelan
Vin du Lac Winery 2008 Barrel Select Merlot, Columbia Valley
Vin du Lac Winery 2009 Lehm Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Chelan
2010 Seattle Wine Awards
The 2010 Seattle Wine Awards is the world’s largest Washington State wine recognition program to determine by professional consensus, which wineries are producing the most outstanding Washington wines.
Cascade Valley Wine Country Winery winners are:
37 Cellars
Bronze - 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pepperbridge
Boudreaux Cellars
Bronz - 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State
Bronze - 2006 Merlot, Washington State
Gold - 2006 Syrah, Wallula
Fielding Hills Winery
Double Gold – 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Riverbend Vineyard
Double Gold - 2007 Merlot, Riverbend Vineyard
Double Gold – 2007 Cabernet Franc, Riverbend Vineyard
Gold – 2007 “Tribute” (proprietary blend), Riverbend Vineyard
Silver - 2007 Syrah, Riverbend Vineyard
Icicle Ridge Winery
Outstanding - 2009 Icicle Ridge Winery White Riesling
Silver - 2008 Icicle Ridge Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Kestrel Vintners
Double Gold - 2007 Winemaker Select 2-Ton Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley
Double Gold - 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley
Outstanding - 2006 Signature Edition Boushey Merlot, Yakima Valley
Outstanding - 2007 Signature Edition Port, Yakima Valley
Silver - 2006 Raptor Red, Yakima Valley
Silver - 2008 Semillon Ice Wine, Yakima Valley
Bronze - 2006 Winemaker Select Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley
Stemilt Creek Winery
Silver - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Swakane Winery
Double Gold - 2007 Syrah
Outstanding - 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
Outstanding - 2008 Late Harvest Estate Riesling
Tildio Winery
Gold - 2008 Viognier
Silver - 2008 Riesling
Tsillan Cellars
Outstanding - 2007 Estate Syrah
Wedge Mountain Winery
Silver - 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon "Charlie's Stash"