9 Great Reasons you should Winecation in Washington…

Wine Spectator has waved its magic wand over the wine industry for 2009 and the winner of the top spot in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for 2009 is

1. Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon CV Reserve 2005 95pts $27

(Was one of the first Wineries my wife and I visited many years ago in the late 80’s, Great location in Paterson WA)

26. Cayuse Syrah Walla Walla Valley Cailloux Vineyard 2006 95pts $65

33. Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2006 92pts $25

(Worked the bottling line in 1986 for Mike Januik, at Stewart Vineyards, you are making some great juice! Congrats!)

36. Efeste Syrah Red Mountain Ceidleigh 2006 93pts $29

(On the list to visit for St Nicks for sure now!)

38. Ch Ste. Michelle Cabernet HHH Canoe Ridge Estate 2006 92pts $28

60. Spring Valley Uriah Walla Walla Valley 2006 93pts $50

66. Barnard Griffin Riesling Columbia Valley 2008 90pts $8

72. The Magnificent Wine Company Syrah Columbia Valley 2006 91pts $20

74. Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon CV Reserve 2006 91pts $22

Congrats to all the Washington Wineries who made the list.

Thanks Wine Spectator

Cheers!