Awards & Accolades
Wine / Vintage
Award / Review
Reviewer
2007 CALI Best Proprietary blend under $20 Seattle Magazine
88 Points Wine Enthusiast
2006 CALI Outstanding! Owner/winemaker Don Redmond named this after his grandmother and doubled production over previous vintage. That was a great idea because there are several layers to this mix of Cab Sauv (55%), Merlot (42%) and Syrah. Black currant jam, bacon, toasted oak, black pepper, crushed leaf, and asparagus off the grill fill the nostrils. It's rich, jammy and delicious all the way with more currants and loganberries. The tannin structure is nicely toned with lots of acidity and a smooth and supple finish. Wine Press Northwest,
Spring 2009
Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle
88 Points Wine Enthusiast
2005 CALI 2008 Best Value Wine Spectator
88 Points Wine Spectator
87 Points Wine & Spirits
“Excellent” Northwest Wine Press
2006 CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BIRCH CREEK 88 Points Wine Enthusiast
2006 MERLOT Double Gold Wine Press Northwest
Excellent. Don Redmond taps into some of the valley's finest vineyards, including Pepper Bridge, and a touch of Syrah for this layered release. The nose filters out hints of black cherries, blackberries, vanilla, coffee, and a pinch of oregano. There's a strong backbone of fruit on the palate with Chukar Cherries and more blackberries, finished with another rub of oregano. Wine Press Northwest,
Spring 2009
Best In Class San Francisco Chronicle
88 Points Wine Enthusiast
Silver Medal Northwest Wine Summit
2005 PEPPER BRIDGE MERLOT “Excellent” Northwest Wine Press
Bronze Medal Northwest Wine Summit
2004 MERLOT Silver Medal Northwest Wine Summit
88 Points Wine & Spirits
2007 SANGIOVESE 90 Points Wine Spectator
Double Gold Wine Press Northwest
88 Points Wine Enthusiast
2006 SANGIOVESE 90 Points Wine Spectator
Excellent. Clusters from Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills and Birch Creek make for an inviting bouquet of cherries and blueberries wrapped in sweet oak. It's mighty juicy, mouth filling and nicely balanced on the palate with those cherries and berries, chased by deep rich chocolate in the finish. Wine Press Northwest,
Spring 2009
Top 5 WA Sangiovese Seattle Magazine
Silver Medal Northwest Wine Summit
2005 SANGIOVESE “Recommend” Northwest Wine Press
Gold Medal Northwest Wine Summit
2004 SANGIOVESE Bronze Medal Northwest Wine Summit