Announcing the 14th Annual Best of the Northwest Wine Awards

by | Dec 10, 2025

The results are in! We’re excited to announce the winners of our 14th Annual Best of the Northwest Wine Awards, featuring our highest-rated pours selected from submissions across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia and evaluated by our region’s top wine professionals. Cheers to your new go-to guide for holiday hosts, dinner pairings and everyday favorites with bottles ranging from $15 to over $100.

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SPARKLING – TRADITIONAL 

PLATINUM
2018 Brut | $75
Winery | Lytle-Barnett
Dundee, OR
AVA Eola-Amity Hills

DOUBLE GOLD
2018 Brut Rosé | $75
Winery | Lytle-Barnett
Dundee, OR
AVA Eola-Amity Hills

GOLD
2021 Sparkling Brut | $85
Winery | Balsall Creek
Newberg, OR
AVA Chehalem Mountains

SILVER
NV Blanc de Blancs Brut | $25
Winery | Nine Hats
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2021 Méthode Champenoise Blanc de Noir | Karma Vineyards
AVA Lake Chelan

2021 Méthode Champenoise Blanc de Blanc | Karma Vineyards
AVA Lake Chelan

2021 Brut Rosé | Six Peaks Winery
AVA Chehalem Mountains

SPARKLING NON-TRADITIONAL

PLATINUM
2023 Sparkling Chenin Blanc | $42
Winery | Landmass Wines
Cascade Locks, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
NV Brut Rosé | $35
Winery | Bryn Mawr Vineyards
Salem, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

GOLD
2024 Da Funk | $35
Winery | Split Rail Winery
Boise, ID
VQA Snake River Valley

SILVER
2024 Frizzante Siegerrebe | $25 CAD
Winery | Chaberton Estate Winery
Langley, BC
VQA British Columbia

CHENIN BLANC 

PLATINUM
2024 Chenin Blanc | $32
Winery | Björnson Vineyard
Salem, OR
AVA Van Duzer Corridor

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Chenin Blanc | $26
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD (TIE)
2023 Chenin Blanc | $30
Winery | Chateau Ste Michelle
Woodinville, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD (TIE)
2024 Old Vine Chenin Blanc | $22
Winery | Kiona Vineyards Winery
Benton City, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER (TIE)
2024 Adrienne | $35
Winery | EFESTE
Woodinville, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

SILVER (TIE)
2024 Proprietor’s Reserve Chenin Blanc | $34
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SAUVIGNON BLANC 

PLATINUM
2024 Sauvignon Blanc | $28
Winery | La Randonnée Wines
Hillsboro, OR
AVA Yamhill-Carlton 

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Sauvignon Blanc | $32
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

GOLD
2024 Sauvignon Blanc | $19
Winery | Dixie & Bass
Vancouver, BC
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2024 Sauvignon Blanc | $35
Winery | Obelisco Estate Winery
Woodinville, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2024 Sauvignon Blanc | Aquillini
AVA Red Mountain

2024 Small Lot Sauvignon Blanc | Mercer Wine Estates
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

2024 Sauvignon Blanc | Ryan Patrick Winery
AVA Ancient Lakes

PINOT GRIS

PLATINUM (TIE)
2024 Expedition Pinot Gris | $12
Winery | Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley
PLATINUM (TIE)
2024 Pinot Grigio | $34
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Domaine Pinot Gris | $40
Winery | King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

GOLD
2024 Pinot Gris | $25
Winery | Sidereus Winery
Cornelius, OR
AVA Chehalem Mountains

SILVER (TIE) 
2024 Artist Series Pinot Gris | $16
Winery | King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

SILVER (TIE) 
2024 Pinot Gris | $20
Winery | Wild Roots Handcrafted Wines
Beaverton, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2024 Pinot Gris | J. Scott Cellars
AVA Oregon

2024 Pinot Gris | King Estate Winery
AVA Willamette Valley

2024 Pinot Gris | Nine Hats
AVA Columbia Valley

VIOGNIER

PLATINUM
2022 Irreverent | $50
Winery | Massalto
Vancouver, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Viognier Classic | $24
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2023 Barrel Select Viognier | $32
Winery | Hawkins Cellars
Underwood, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

SILVER
2024 Viognier | $40
Winery | Tinte Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GRÜNER VELTLINER

PLATINUM
2023 Havlin Vineyard Grüner Veltliner | $28
Winery | King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR
AVA Van Duzer Corridor

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Gold Standard Grüner Veltliner | $27
Winery | Capital Call Vintners
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

GOLD
2024 Grüner Veltliner | $37
Winery | Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
Roseburg, OR
AVA Umpqua Valley

SILVER
2024 Grüner Veltliner Proprietor’s Reserve | $33
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GEWÜRZTRAMINER 

PLATINUM
2021 Gewürztraminer | $16
Winery | Dowsett Family Winery
Touchet, WA
AVA Columbia Gorge

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Estate Gewürztraminer | $28
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Lake Chelan

GOLD
2022 Gewürztraminer | $24 CAD
Winery | Peak Cellars
Lake Country, BC
Okanagan Valley VQA

SILVER
2021 Celilo Vineyard Gewürztraminer | $28
Winery | Dowsett Family Winery
Touchet, WA
AVA Columbia Gorge

RIESLING

PLATINUM
2024 Riesling | $26
Winery | Cinder Wines
Garden City, ID
AVA Snake River Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Riesling | $20 CAD
Winery | Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
Oliver, BC
AVA Ancient Lakes

GOLD
2024 Riesling | $45
Winery | Royer Vineyard
Salem, OR
AVA Eola-Amity Hills

SILVER
2024 Riesling Classic | $22
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2024 Dry Riesling | Caliche Estate
AVA Ancient Lakes

2024 White Rock Vineyard Riesling | Echolands Winery
AVA Ancient Lakes

2024 Dry Riesling | Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery
AVA Ancient Lakes

ALBARIÑO 

PLATINUM
2024 Grasslawn  | $32
Winery | 425 Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Albariño | $25
Winery | Wautoma Springs
Prosser, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2024 Proprietor’s Reserve Albariño | $30
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2024 Albariño | $19
Winery | Caliche Estate
Prosser, WA
AVA Ancient Lakes

UNOAKED CHARDONNAY

PLATINUM
2024 Fly Line Chardonnay | $30
Winery | Naumes Suncrest Winery
Talent, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Naked Chardonnay | $15
Winery | Ryan Patrick Wines
Prosser, WA
AVA Ancient Lakes

GOLD
2024 Unoaked Chardonnay | $27 CAD
Winery | Peak Cellars
Lake Country, BC
AVA Yakima Valley

SILVER
2024 Dawn Chardonnay | $30
Winery | Hummingbird Estate
Central Point, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

OAKED CHARDONNAY

PLATINUM
2023 Chardonnay | $38
Winery | Amaterra
Portland, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Chardonnay | $26
Winery | Cinder Wines
Garden City, ID
AVA Snake River Valley

GOLD
2023 Lustral Chardonnay | $95
Winery | Ambar Estate
Newberg, OR
AVA Dundee Hills

SILVER
2022 Owens Reserve Chardonnay | $75
Winery | Balsall Creek
Newberg, OR
AVA Chehalem Mountains

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Chardonnay | Karma Vineyards
AVA Columbia Valley

2023 Chardonnay | Naumes Suncrest Winery
AVA Rogue Valley

2024 Chardonnay | Woodward Canyon
AVA Washington

WHITE SINGLE VARIETAL 

PLATINUM
2023 Double D Vineyard Roussanne | $45
Winery | Rocky Pond Estate Winery
Orondo, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Semillon | $25
Winery | Silver Bell Winery
Manson, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

GOLD
2024 Roussanne | $40
Winery | Sidereus Winery
Cornelius, OR
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2024 Semillon Classic | $20
Winery | Maryhill Winery
Goldendale, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2023 Siegerrebe | Chaberton Estates Winery
VQA British Columbia

2024 Bacchus | Chaberton Estates Winery
VQA British Columbia

2024 Melon de Bourgogne | Perennial Vintners
AVA Puget Sound

WHITE BLEND

PLATINUM
2022 Sauvalanche | $50
Winery | Massalto
Vancouver, WA
AVA Royal Slope

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Nellie Mae | $26
Winery | Cairdeas Winery
Manson, WA
AVA Royal Slope

GOLD
2023 Estate White Blend | $20
Winery | Sagemoor Estates
Walla Walla, WA
AVA White Bluffs

SILVER
2024 Dolce Donna | $28
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2024 Shepherds Mark  | Alexandria Nicole Cellars
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

2024 Chaleur Blanc | DeLille Cellars
AVA Columbia Valley

2024 Can Can | Naches Heights Vineyard (NHV)
AVA Columbia Valley

ROSÉ – SINGLE VARIETAL

PLATINUM
2024 SEX | $20
Winery | Pure Wine Pleasure by House of Smith
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2024 Cosmo Rosé of Pinot Noir | $25
Winery | Styring Vineyards & Winery
Newberg, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

GOLD
2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir | $20
Winery | King Estate Winery
Eugene, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

SILVER
2024 Rose Hill Rosé | $26
Winery | 425 Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Rattlesnake Hills

JUDGES’ PICKS
2024 Rosé | 2205 Wine Company
AVA Lake Chelan

2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir | Sidereus Winery
AVA Chehalem Mountains

2024 Rosé | Solvero Wines
AVA Oregon

ROSÉ – BLENDS

PLATINUM
2024 Bocciolo Di Rosa | $28
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
Rugosa Rosé | $28
Winery | Camaraderie Cellars
Port Angeles, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2024 Rosé  | $15
Winery | Rhody
Prosser, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2024 Rhóne Rosé | $19
Winery | Sin Banderas Wines
Wapato, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

PINOT NOIR

PLATINUM
2021 Reserve Pinot Noir | $75
Winery | Ponzi Vineyards
Sherwood, OR
AVA Chehalem Mountains

DOUBLE GOLD
2021 Pinot Noir | $54
Winery | Blakeslee Vineyard Estate
Sherwood, OR
AVA Chehalem Mountains

GOLD
2023 La Colina Pinot Noir | $55
Winery | Sidereus Winery
Cornelius, OR
AVA Dundee Hills

SILVER
2022 Mom’s Block Reserve Pinot Noir | $54
Winery | Bluebird Hill Cellars
Monroe, OR
AVA Willamette Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2023 Pinot Noir | Acrobat
AVA Oregon

2023 Sacra Terra Pinot Noir | Ambar Estate
AVA Dundee Hills

2023 Pinot Noir | Six Peaks Winery
AVA Chehalem Mountains

GRENACHE

PLATINUM
2023 Grenache | $30
Winery | Naches Heights Vineyard (NHV)
Yakima, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Grenache | $45
Winery | Fortuity Cellars
Wapato, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

GOLD
2023 Grenache | $35
Winery | Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
Spokane, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

SILVER
2023 Estate Grenache | $48
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Lake Chelan

SANGIOVESE

PLATINUM
2022 Sangiovese | $35
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Walla Walla Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2021 Omaggio alla Toscana Sangiovese | $45
Winery | Chandler Reach
Benton City, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

GOLD
2019 Sangiovese | $43
Winery | Alveare Winery
Fall City, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

SILVER
2023 Estate Sangiovese | $48
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Lake Chelan

MERLOT 

PLATINUM
2022 Merlot | $30
Winery | Whitman Hill Winery
Zillah, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Premier Merlot | $100
Winery | Northstar Winery
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2023 Double D Vineyard | $60
Winery | Rocky Pond Estate Winery
Orondo, WA
AVA Columbia Valley 

SILVER
2022 Merlot | $19
Winery | Milbrandt Vineyards
Prosser, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Merlot | Poplar Grove Winery
VQA Okanagan

2022 Estate Red Blend | Sagemoor Estates
AVA Columbia Valley

2021 Estate Merlot | Watermill Winery
AVA Walla Walla Valley

RHÔNE-STYLE RED BLEND

PLATINUM
2023 Studio Red | $60
Winery | Rocky Pond Estate Winery
Orondo, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 The Nurse | $35
Winery | Dahlman Cellars
Tacoma, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2023 Stratastone Red | $48
Winery | Rocky Pond Estate Winery
Orondo, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2023 Marvin | $58
Winery | Helix
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Trygenology | Ducleaux Cellars
AVA The Rocks District

2022 Syrah/Mourvedre | Sin Banderas Wines
AVA Yakima Valley

2022 ZHUZH | Quiddity Wines
AVA Rattlesnake Hills

RHÔNE-STYLE GSM RED BLEND

PLATINUM
2023 GSM | $56
Winery | Zeron Vineyard & Winery
Benton City, WA
AVA Red Mountain

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Velvet Red Blend | $60
Winery | Elk Haven Winery
Benton City, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

GOLD
2023 Allobroges | $25
Winery | Gilbert Cellars
Yakima, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

SILVER (TIE)
2022 GSM | $45
Winery | DaMa Wines
Walla Walla, WA
VQA Yakima Valley

SILVER (TIE)
2023 GSM | $37
Winery | Hummingbird Estate
Central Point, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

RED SINGLE VARIETAL

PLATINUM
2023 Lemberger | $28
Winery | Two Mountain Winery
Zillah, WA
AVA Rattlesnake Hills

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Saperavi | $35
Winery | Hyatt Vineyards
Zillah, WA
AVA Rattlesnake Hills

GOLD
2024 Mondeuse Noire | $45
Winery | Björnson Vineyard
Salem, OR
AVA Van Duzer Corridor

SILVER
2023 Raga | $38
Winery | Sama Cellars
Redmond, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2018 Whirlaway Swirlaway Petit Verdot  | LOVE THAT RED WINERY
AVA Columbia Valley

2022 Petit Verdot | Martinez & Martinez Winery
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

2022 Durif | Silver Bell Winery
AVA Columbia Valley

RED SINGLE ITALIAN VARIETAL 

PLATINUM
2019 Estate Nebbiolo | $39
Winery | Wilridge Winery
Yakima, WA
AVA Naches Heights

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Sagrantino | $36
Winery | Naches Heights Vineyard (NHV)
Yakima, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2022 Barbera | $50
Winery | Naumes Suncrest Winery
Talent, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

SILVER
2022 Barbera | $38
Winery | Cavelero Hill Cellars
Lake Stevens, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Icon Montepulciano | Belle Fiore Estate Winery
AVA Rogue Valley

2022 Sorella | DANCIN
AVA Rogue Valley

2023 Zinfandel | Maryhill Winery
AVA Columbia Valley

PROPRIETARY RED BLEND

PLATINUM
2022 The Actuary | $35
Winery | Dahlman Cellars
Tacoma, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD 
2024 Gigi’s Garden Red Blend| $20
Winery | Browne Family Vineyards
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2022 CSM | $31 CAD
Winery | Poplar Grove Winery
Penticton, BC
VQA Okanagan

SILVER
2022 Estate Founder’s Reserve | $45
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Lake Chelan

JUDGES’ PICKS
2023 Vera | Cinder Wines
AVA Snake River Valley

2022 Esmeray | Julian Margot Winery
AVA Columbia Valley

2022 Brother’s Blend | Milbrandt
AVA Wahluke Slope

BORDEAUX-STYLE BLEND *MERLOT LEAD

PLATINUM
2021 Rival | $49
Winery | Page Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Red Mountain

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 The Judge | $50 CAD
Winery | Hester Creek Estate Winery
Oliver, BC
VQA British Columbia

GOLD
2022 Cashflow Red Blend | $30
Winery | Capital Call Vintners
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Red Mountain

SILVER
2022 No Outlet Red  | $32
Winery | Mount Si Winery
Snoqualmie, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Artist Series Red Wine | Chateau Ste Michelle
AVA Columbia Valley

2021 Ramblers | Tinte Cellars
AVA Columbia Valley

2021 Old No. 52 | Zeron Vineyards
AVA Red Mountain

BORDEAUX-STYLE BLEND *CABERNET LEAD

PLATINUM
2023 Look West | $30
Winery | Gilbert Cellars
Yakima, WA
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Reserve Sinistra | $84
Winery | Tsillan Cellars
Chelan, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

GOLD
2022 Sol Duc | $62
Winery | Goose Ridge Vineyards
Richland, WA
AVA Goose Gap

SILVER (TIE)
2022 Reserve Numinos | $33
Winery | Belle Fiore Estate Winery
Ashland, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

SILVER (TIE)
2021 Aubaine | $42
Winery | Silver Bell Winery
Manson, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

JUDGES’ PICKS 
2022 Dionysus Meritage Blend  | Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
AVA Columbia Valley

2021 Stiletto | Pondera Winery
AVA Royal Slope

2022 Red Fusion | Tucannon Cellars
AVA Red Mountain

BORDEAUX-STYLE BLEND *OTHER 

PLATINUM
NV Train Settled | $79
Winery | Barrister Winery
Spokane, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD 
2022 Uriah | $60
Winery | Spring Valley Vineyard
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Walla Walla Valley

GOLD
2021 Bill’s Blend | $45
Winery | Bill’s Blend
Benton City, WA
AVA Red Mountain

SILVER
2022 Figlia| $55
Winery | FIGGINS
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Walla Walla Valley

CABERNET FRANC

PLATINUM
2023 Ascendance Cabernet Franc | $39
Winery | Leony’s Cellars
Enumclaw, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Cabernet Franc | $35
Winery | Two Mountain Winery
Zillah, WA
AVA Rattlesnake Hills

GOLD
2022 Cabernet Franc | $35
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Walla Walla Valley

SILVER
2022 Foodie Cabernet Franc | $30
Winery | Wautoma Springs
Prosser, WA
AVA Royal Slop

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Fronc | Armstrong Family Winery
AVA Walla Walla Valley

2021 Cabernet Franc | Gilbert Cellars
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

2022 Katherine Cabernet Franc | Spring Valley Vineyard
AVA Walla Walla Valley

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

PLATINUM
2021 Preface | $49
Winery | Page Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Red Mountain

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon | $60
Winery | Vagabond Wine Co.
Mill Creek, WA
AVA Red Mountain

GOLD
2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | $40
Winery | Sagemoor Estates
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon | $50
Winery | Cavelero Hill Cellars
Lake Stevens, WA
AVA Red Mountain

JUDGES’ PICKS
2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | Watermill Winery
AVA Columbia Valley

2021 Captain Block | Whitman Hill Winery
AVA Yakima Valley

2023 Artist Series | Woodward Canyon
AVA Washington

TEMPRANILLO 

PLATINUM 
2023 Tempranillo | $42
Winery | Cinder Wines
Garden City, ID
AVA Snake River Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Tempranillo | $55
Winery | Succession Wines
Manson, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

GOLD (TIE)
2021 Reserve Tempranillo | $72
Winery | Mansion Creek Cellars
Seattle, WA
AVA Red Mountain

GOLD (TIE)
2023 Trout Series | $30
Winery | Sawtooth Winery
Caldwell, ID
AVA Snake River Valley

SILVER
2022 Tempranillo | $48
Winery | Liberty Lake Cellars
Liberty Lake, WA
AVA Red Mountain

CARMÉNÈRE

PLATINUM
2022 Carménère | $46
Winery | Tucannon Cellars
Benton City, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Carménère | $55
Winery | Liberty Lake Wine Cellars
Liberty Lake, WA
AVA Red Mountain

GOLD
2021 SAPIT | $39
Winery | Quiddity Wines
Woodinville, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

SILVER
2022 Carménère | $35
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Walla Walla Valley

MALBEC

PLATINUM
2022 Malbec | $42
Winery | Telaya Wine Co.
Boise, ID
AVA Snake River Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Malbec | $46
Winery | Silver Bell Winery
Manson, WA
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

GOLD (TIE)

2020 Malbec | $45
Winery | Elsom Cellars
Seattle, WA
AVA Horse Heaven Hills

GOLD (TIE)
2023 Malbec | $60
Winery | Henry Earl Estates
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Red Mountain

SILVER
2022 Estate Malbec | $40
Winery | Kiona Vineyards Winery
Benton City, WA
AVA Red Mountain

JUDGES’ PICKS
2022 Malbec | Elk Haven Winery
AVA Red Mountain

2023 Malbec | Fortuity Cellars
AVA Yakima Valley

2024 Malbec | Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
AVA Umpqua Valley

SYRAH

PLATINUM
2022 The Hidden | $75
Winery | K Vintners
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Wahluke Slope

DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Reserve Syrah | $48
Winery | Hawkins Cellars
Underwood, WA
AVA Yakima Valley

GOLD
2023 Upland Syrah | $55
Winery | DeLille Cellars
Woodinville, WA
AVA Snipes Mountain

SILVER
2021 Bacchus Vineyard Block 5-A | $42
Winery | Basalt Cellars
Clarkston, WA
AVA White Bluffs

JUDGES’ PICKS
2023 Bhumi | Sama Cellars
AVA Yakima Valley

2022 The Rocks Syrah | Succession Wines
AVA Walla Walla Valley

2022 Estate Syrah | Watermill Winery
AVA Walla Walla Valley

DESSERT

PLATINUM
2024 Moscato | $15
Winery | Foris Wine
Junction, OR
AVA Rogue Valley

DOUBLE GOLD
NV Tawny Style Dessert Wine | $40
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Red Mountain

GOLD
2024 Riesling Ice Wine | $58
Winery | Echolands Winery
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Royal Slope

SILVER
2024 Vermut | $23
Winery | College Cellars
Walla Walla, WA
AVA Columbia Valley

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