Reviews
Palouse Scores BIG with The Wine Advocate and Robert Parker!
eRobertParker.com #197
Oct 2011 Jay Miller 91 Drink: 2014 - 2023 $29 (29) The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Dineen Vineyard is a classy offering. Enticing aromas of sandalwood, Asian spices, violets, leather, and assorted black fruits set the stage for a ripe, layered, nicely proportioned wine that has several years of aging potential. Drink it from 2014 to 2023+.
eRobertParker.com #197
Oct 2011 Jay Miller 90 Drink: N/A $29 (29) Considerably more serious is the 2008 Syrah Rattlesnake Hills. Scents of grilled bacon, wood smoke, pepper, and blueberry inform the nose of a plush, spicy, full-flavored Syrah that has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years but which can be approached now.
I think I'm in love...or maybe it's just the wine.
Seattle Times article on Vashon
Vashon Island farms made for a fresh and tasty day
2011 Reviews "Mid-West Wine Guy loves Palouse wines!" 2011 Seattle Wine Awards - Grand Awards of Excellence!
2010 Seattle Wine Awards - Grand Awards of Excellence!
2010 "Cloud 9" Riesling "It is a wine experience!"... 96 pts
2010 "Golden Pearl" Viognier "one of my new favorties!" 93 pts
2008 "Mystique" Merlot - "this wine is tasting very smooth and silky..." 91 pts
2008 "Eclipse" Blend - "This is a delicious wine full of character..." 93 pts
2008 "Red Satin" Cabernet Sauvignon - "very tasty and smooth." 91 pts
2008 "Ahh" Syrah "this Syrah is extremely smooth and flavorful." 94 pts
2008 Cabernet Franc - Double Gold Medal
2008 Merlot - Double Gold Medal
2008 Syrah - Double Gold Medal
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon - Bronze Medal
2008 Viognier - Bronze Medal
2009 Viognier - Gold Medal Winner
2006 Petite Sirah - Silver medal
2006 Cabernet Franc
2008 Riesling
2008 One of the "Fifteen Best Washtington Wine Makers"
2008 "Best New Puget Sound Winery - Palouse" by Gene Stein, Ph.D., Seattle Wine Blogger -
read the full article
Seattle Wine Blogger Sept. 14, 2006
Seattle Times - Island Treasure
Testimonials
"Thank you George, Linda, Joe and Synthia for a fabulous evening! You all really outdid yourselves with seven delicious wines and scrumptious delicacies to match. It was way more than we expected - even the elegant table with candles and garlands too. Every plate was delicious and it was an education to savor such a variety of food each with its proper wine.
On behalf of our whole group, thanks again!"
~ Gigi J.
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"The dinner was fantastic! I've told all my friends how great it was. They're all mad that they didn't come. You really did an excellent job with all the details.
Thank you so much!"
~ Cathie C.
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"Thanks to both of you and Joe and Synthia for such an incredible evening. Everything about it was a treat. The food could have come from one of the finest restaurants around, and paired with your sensational wines - all of us dined sumptuously. The effort you put into making this so memorable far exceeded anything we ever expected.
Sincerely,"
~ Dick and Mona H.
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"Thanks again for opening early on Saturday and allowing us to come in and sample your great wines. We really had a good time and I'm glad we had the opportunity to join the wine club.
Your hospitality and expertise "sold us!"
Best regards,"
~ Jack K.
Awards
2011 Seattle Wine Awards
BRONZE 2010 Palouse Winery Viognier “Golden Pearl,” Crawford Vyd.
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Palouse Winery Syrah, Dineen Vyd.
BRONZE 2008 Palouse Winery Cabernet Sauvignon “Red Satin,” Dineen Vyd.
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Palouse Winery Merlot Mystique, Rattlesnake Hills
DOUBLE GOLD 2008 Palouse Winery Cabernet Franc, Rattlesnake Hills
2010 Seattle Wine Awards
GOLD MEDAL - 2009 Viognier "Golden Pearl"
OUTSTANDING WASHINGTON WINE! Grand Award of Excellence!
2009 Riesling "Cloud 9"
2007 Zinfandel "Zen Zin"
2007 Petite Sirah "Black Pearl"
2007 Red Blend "Eclipse"
2007 Cabernet Franc "Dynamique"
Congratulations! On behalf of our esteemed 2009 Seattle Wine Awards tasting Panel, it is my sincere privilege to share with you the following Grand Awards of Excellence for your wines:
Outstanding Palouse Winery: Bordeaux Blend Eclipse 2005
Outstanding Palouse Winery: Cabernet Franc 2006
Outstanding Palouse Winery: Riesling - Cloud 9 2008
2009 Best Puget Sound Winery at the "Taste of Washington"
"Best Riesling: Cloud 9" at the "Taste of Washington"
"Best Syrah: Ahh! Syrah" at the "Taste of Washington"
2008 Best New Winery in Puget Sound at the 'Taste of Washington'. An overnight sucess!
2007 "One of the 15 Best Winemakers in Washington Award" Gene Stein, Seattle Wine Blog
2003 Our first release of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have been well received.
Gold Medals The Vashon Island Golf and Country Club Wine Club voted our Cabernet Franc the best out of 8 prestigious Cab Franc wines.
Silver Medals Puyallup Fair - In a field of over 500 wines, our wines won 4 Silver medals!! Our first competition!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Reserve Red
Merlot

