Gold Medal-Savor NW Wine Awards, March 2013

Double Gold Medal-Savor NW Wine Awards, March 2013

Double Gold Medal, Best of Varietal/Class - Savor NW Wine Awards, March 2013

Medal of Merit - 2012 Jefferson Cup

Gold Medal - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2012

Outstanding - Wine Press Northwest, March 2013

94 Points-Wine Enthusiast, April 2013 - Editors' Choice

92 Points-Wine & Spirits, April 2013

Gold Medal - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2012

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2012

90 Points - Wine & Spirits, April 2012

Gold Medal - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2012

90 Points - Wine Spectator, April 2012

Double Platinum - Wine Press Northwest, Platinum Judging, December 2012

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2013 - Editors' Choice

91 Points - Wine Spectator, January 2013

Outstanding - Wine Press Northwest, March 2013

Jefferson Cup Nominee - 2012 Jefferson Cup

Gold Medal - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2012

Double Gold - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2011

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2013 - Editors' Choice

92 Points - Wine Spectator, January 2013

Outstanding - Wine Press Northwest, March 2013

Gold Medal - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2012

#73 Seattle Met Magazine - Best of Washington Wines List / 91 POINTS
Walla Walla Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon Sagemoor Vineyard Columbia Valley 2009
Year after year, Walla Walla Vintners produces one of the finest expressions of Columbia Valley elder statesman Sagemoor Vineyards. Fruit for this wine dates back to the vineyard’s original 1972 plantings.$40

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91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2013

Medal of Merit - 2012 Jefferson Cup

Gold - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2011

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2012

93 Points-Wine Enthusiast, April 2013 - Cellar Selection

90 Points-Wine & Spirits, April 2013

Medal of Excellence - 2012 Jefferson Cup

89 points - Wine Spectator, July 2011

Silver - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2010

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2010

90 Points - Wine Spectator, July 2011

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2012

91 Points - Wine Spectator, May 2012

90 Points - Wine Advocate, September 2011

2011 Jefferson Cup Winner

90 Points - Wine Advocate, September 2011

Double Gold - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2010

Outstanding - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2010

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April 2012

Double Gold - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2010

90 Points - Wine Spectator

92 Points - Wine Advocate, 8-31-10 edition

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2010

91 Points - Wine Advocate, 8-31-10 edition

Gold Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

90 Points - Wine Spectator

Double Gold - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2010

90 Points - Wine Spectator

91 Points - Wine Advocate, 8-31-10 edition

91 Points - Wine Advocate, 8-31-10 edition

Double Gold Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

“Platinum” award at the 10th Annual Platinum Judging sponsored by WinePress Northwest - Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2010

88 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 2010

Double Gold  - Seattle Wine Awards, May 2011

93 Points - Wine & Spirits, August 2011

Double Gold Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

“Best” Cabernet Franc over $20.00 for “The Best WA Wines for 2010” - Seattle Magazine, April 2010

91 Points - Wine Advocate, September 2011

"Outstanding Washington Wine" Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

Top 100 Best Northwest Wines - Seattle Metropolitan magazine, September 2009 

Double Gold Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

92 Points Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2009

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2008

88 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2008

92 Points Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2008

Bronze Award - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2009

Gold --- Grand Award of Excellence (First Place Overall) 15 wine professionals all agreed that this was the Grand Champion out of 613 wines tasted blind - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2008

89 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2008

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

89 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

Vintner’s Honor, “Outstanding Washington Wine Awards” - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2008

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

Vintner’s Honor, “Outstanding Washington Wine Awards” - Seattle Wine Awards, June 2008

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

Voted first choice in a Washington vs. Argentina Malbec tasting. - Click Here to Read the Article - Pacific Northwest wine, beer and food ramblings - Blog, Sept 2008

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, May 2008

THREE STARS: The subtle nose of violets and cherries amid sweet oak and cigar box leads to a fuller palate of dense, brambly berry fruit with toasty notes and buoyant acidity that lifts all the flavors. - San Francisco Chronicle, July 2007

Outstanding, 92 points; Big blackberry flavors with some gripping tannins but overall balanced with lovely sweet fruit. Washington CEO, March 2007

Excellent, 89 points - Washington CEO, March 2007

TWO AND HALF STARS: Owner-winemakers Myles Anderson and Gordon Venneri have come a long way since the days when they made wine in their backyard using stainless steel Coca-Cola syrup containers. This subtle, well-balanced wine has flavors of dark fruit with oak and some fresh green herb. It includes 10 percent Merlot, 7 percent Cabernet Franc and 3 percent Malbec. - San Francisco Chronicle, July 2007

Outstanding, 92 points; "Best in show," with violets and other floral notes, well balanced. Washington CEO, March 2007

Wine Editor Jon Bonne’ selects Walla Walla Vintners '04 Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc as one of the top Washington red wine picks.  - San Francisco Chronicle, 2006

90 points. "Smooth and round, aromatic with floral plum and berry flavors, blossoming nicely as the wine streams over the tongue, finishing with the mocha notes of sweet oak. Drink now through 2011." Wine Spectator, June 15, 2006

Gold Metal; $20 and Under Division - 2006 Seattle Wine Awards

Many a vintner in the Walla Walla Valley can thank Myles Anderson and Gordon Venneri for helping them learn the ropes. At their own winery, these two pioneers turn out astoundingly good, consistent wine year after year. New World sangiovese can often be rounded and fruit-forward, too far from the original. But theirs is a perfectly balanced specimen, with tart, candied red fruit and a dash of tannins at the end. A subtle, floral finish rounds it out.
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88 points; “Firm and spicy, with a lovely spine of tight flavors running right through the middle of the palate. Light fruits – strawberry, rhubarb, melon and red plum – lead through a long, elegant finish” Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2005

89 points. " A Bordeaux blend, smooth and ultrchocolaty in the house style. The cherry fruit is coated with flavors of hazelnut, cocoa, espresso and chocolate. Good indeed, but somewhat difficult to find the flavors of the vineyard under all the creamy barrel." Wine Enthusiast, June 2006

90 points; “Smooth, buffed and toned, with luscious toffee, coffee and chocolate-covered cherry flavors. Buttery, polished and just plain sexy, it also shows some interesting, slightly grassy, sweet herbs scents.” Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2005

 92 points. "Clearly a cut above the winery's regular Cab, this is just the second time in 10 years that the winery has made a vineyard select. Loaded with sweet/tart berries, this concentrated, pure Cabernet turns up flavors of coffee liquer and chocolate-covered expresso beans. Good structure and concentration keep it from being top-heavy with oak." Wine Enthusiast, June 2006

Bronze Metal; $20 and Up Division - 2006 Seattle Wine Awards

89 points. "Scents and flavors of cranberry and raspberry are followed with layers of caramel, brown sugar, espresso and dark chocolate. Very smooth, very seductive, very creamy, it lead into a long, smooth finish." Wine Enthusiast, June 2006

90 points; "A subtler style, bright and appealing for its chocolate-scented berry and spice flavors on a silky texture, remaining lively through the creamy finish. Drink now through 2007. 785 case made." Wine Spectator, Oct. 31, 2005

90 points; "A graceful red, firmly framed with fine tannins but generous at the core with black cherry and black olive flavors, lingering on the fine-grained finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2006 through 2012. 813 cases made" Wine Spectator, Oct. 31, 2005

92 points; "Rich, mouthfilling style brims with dense cherry, blackberry, chocolate and espresso flavors, lingering enticingly on the polished, elegant finish. A stylish wine, tempting now, but should develop will with cellaring. Drink now through 2012. 693 cases made." Wine Spectator, Sept. 30, 2005

92 points; "Classy from the get-go, with an appealing mix of strawberry preserves, anise, licorice candy, smoke and cedar. The fruit and oak are beautifully matched and laced together, and the flavors unfold with a slightly salt, mineral edge. Long, persistent and consistently interesting, right through the finishing notes of dried herb and toasted nuts.” Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2005

90 points; "Smooth, velvety and charming for its floral, blackberry, current and delicate mocha notes swirling though the long, refined finish. Tannins have just enough grip to want cellaring. Best from 2007 through 2012. 560 cases made." Wine Spectator, Oct. 31, 2005

89m points; “Bright berry and cassis, with smoke an licorice woven through. This is firm and chewy, with the tannins showing smoke and herbs. The roasted coffee character of the Cab Franc comes through beautifully a the end.” Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2005

89 points; "refined style has pretty tobacco-scented, peppery blackberry and current flavors, lingering effectively on the fine-grained finish.." Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2004

91 points; "Supple, ripe and generous with its gorgeous cherry and currant fruit, boldly framed with sweet, spicy oak." Wine Spectator, Sept. 30, 2003

94 points; "Distinctive for its extraordinary balance of fruit and coffee-scented oak, hinting at marzipan as it all persists."  Harvey Steinman's Recommended Wines From Washington ; in Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2004

94 points; "Ripe, rich, seductive style brims with mocha-scented blackberry, currant and cherry flavors.." Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2004

90 points; "Ripe and generous, well-wrapped in mocha and caramel tones on new oak, with cherry and currant flavors persisting through it all, lingering nicely on the polished finish." Wine Spectator, Aug. 31, 2004

90 points; "Smooth, ripe and generous, with cherry, currant and exotic spice flavors, finishing with refinement and persistence."  Wine Spectator, Sept. 30, 2003

89 points; "Smooth and spicy. Ripe plum and currant flavors are the core, shaded with spicy oak. Finishes polished and vibrant." Wine Spectator, Apr. 30, 2003

"2000 Washington State Cuvée ... a bold, complex wine with spicy currant and cherry flavors." The Wines of Walla Walla; in Idaho Homes and Gardens, Summer 2003, 22 - 24

91 points; "layers of raspberry, red cherry and sweet spice notes, which linger on the fine-grained finish." Wine Spectator, Apr. 30, 2003

90 points; "Ripe, supple and generous with its black cherry, currant and spicy oak flavors, smoothly integrated on the long, fine textured finish." Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 1999 - Jan. 15, 2000

90 points; "Generous, supple and spicy, with a sweet streak of coffee and leather wending its way through the rich mouthful of blueberry, plum and red currant." Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 1998

"début 1995 vintage produced tiny quantities of several wines that rate among the top Cabernets and Merlots" Team Walla Walla; in Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 1998

91 points; "silky-smooth wine emphasizes berry, black cherry and currant flavors up front, then folds in harmonious touch of pretty oak and sweet spices." Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 1998

88 points; "Light, silky and appealing for its gentle blackberry and currant flavors, hinting at spice and tobacco on the finish." Wine Spectator, Nov. 15, 1998