Several Washington wines were featured in the new October 2007
Wine & Spirits magazine for being exceptional examples of their type (90-94 pts).
White
91 pts – Alexandria Nicole 2006 Viognier, Columbia Valley ($18)
Red: Bordeaux-style Blends
94 pts – Cadence 2004 Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain ($40)
93 pts – Alexandria Nicole 2004 Destiny Red, Horse Heaven Hills ($45)
93 pts – Cadence 2004 Bel Canto, Red Mountain ($55)
93 pts – Fall Line 2004 Red Mountain ($30)
93 pts – Leonetti 2004 Reserve, Walla Walla Valley ($110)
92 pts – Betz 2004 Clos de Betz, Columbia Valley ($35)
91 pts – Cadence 2004 Tapteil Vineyard, Red Mountain ($40)
90 pts – Fall Line 2004 Horse Heaven Hills ($30)
Red: Cabernet-based Blends
90 pts – Tamarack Cellars 2005 Firehouse Red, Columbia Valley ($20)
Red: Cabernet Franc
91 pts – Tamarack Cellars 2005 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley ($25)
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon
93 pts – Leonetti 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley ($75)
92 pts – Betz 2004 Pere de Famille Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley ($45)
91 pts – Tamarack Cellars 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley ($32)
Red: Merlot
94 pts – Tamarack Cellars 2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley ($28)
92 pts – Leonetti 2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley ($65)
Red: Syrah
91 pts – Tamarack Cellars 2004 Syrah, Columbia Valley ($28)
90 pts – Seia 2005 Clifton Hill Vineyard Syrah, Wahluke Slope ($30)