Wine Press Northwest names Vin du Lac the Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year.

Vin du Lac, French for "Wine of the Lake," was selected as the Winery of the Year by Wine Press NW.  The Winery of the Year is selected by the editors of Wine Press Northwest and is based on a set of criteria, including longevity, quality, reputation, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations. A winery may win the award only once

Quincy Valley Ballon & Wine Festival

Wenatchee Wine Country will host a Wine Garden at the Quincy Valley Balloon &  Wine Festival on September 11 from 5 to 9 p.m.  Enjoy viewing hot-air balloons, fine North Central Washington wines, beer, food, dancing, live entertainment and fireworks at this family-friendly event.  Tickets to the  Wine & Beer Garden are $20 per person and include 8 tastes of wine in a souvenir glass.  Tickets can be pre-purchased at www.wenatcheewines.com or at the event.  Call Jan Lutz at (509) 669-5808 for more information.

Wenatchee Wine Country

509-669-5808

2009 Seattle Wine Award Winners

Cascade Valley Wine Country Award Winning Winneries
2009 Seattle Wine Awards

Chardonnay
$20.01 – $35.00
SILVER 2007 Tsillan Estate Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

$20.00 – Under
GOLD 2007 RioVista Wines Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
GOLD 2007 Vin du Lac Barrel Select Chardonnay, Columbia Valley
SILVER 2007 Saint Laurent Estate Estate Chardonnay Vineyards, Wahluke Slope

Dessert Style Wines
$35.01 – Up
DOUBLE GOLD 2006 CR Sandidge "KISS," Columbia Valley

Riesling
$20.01 – $35.00
SILVER 2007 Tsillan Estate Riesling, Columbia Valley

White Proprietary Blends
$20.00 – Under
BRONZE 2008 Hard Row to Hoe "Edelzwicker," Columbia Valley

Cabernet Franc
$20.01 – $35.00

GOLD 2007 Vin du Lac Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley
SILVER 2006 Fielding Hills Winery Cabernet Franc, Riverbend Vineyard
BRONZE 2006 RioVista Wines Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon
$35.01 – Up

SILVER 2005 Kestrel Vintners Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley
BRONZE 2006 37 Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley

Merlot
$35.01 – Up
DOUBLE GOLD 2005 Kestrel Vintners Old Vine Merlot, Yakima Valley
SILVER 2006 Fielding Hills Winery Merlot, Riverbend Vineyard


Red Bordeaux Styles
$35.01 – Up
DOUBLE GOLD 2004 CR Sandidge "Tri*Umph," Yakima Valley
SILVER 2004 Kestrel Vintners "Raptor Red," Yakima Valley

$20.01 – $35.00

GOLD 2006 Fielding Hills Winery "Tribute," Riverbend Vineyard

$20.00 – Under
BRONZE 2004 CR Sandidge "Whistle Punk," Columbia Valley

Red Rhone Styles
$35.01 – Up

SILVER 2006 CR Sandidge "Stone Tree Red," Columbia Valley

Syrah
$35.01 – Up
BRONZE 2006 Fielding Hills Winery Syrah, Riverbend Vineyard

$20.01 – $35.00
BRONZE 2004 CR Sandidge Klingele Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley

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