JUDGING
2017 Results of Judging
Our good friend Harry Ryan who was our chief judge for the 2009 judging passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. In Harry's honor we award the E. Harry Ryan Certified Sommelier Best of Show award for the highest award in the Northwest Food and Wine Festival Judging.
This year we are awarding Best of Show for Red and White.
Best of Show Red, Revelry Vintners, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, 2014
Best of Show White, Merrill Cellars, Chardonnay Willamette Valley, 2015
Medals awarded were for Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
| Brand | Category | Wine | Appelation | Designation | Vintage | Award |
| Blair Estate | Chardonnay | Chardonnay "The Matriarch" |
Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard "The Matriarch" | 2015 | Platinum |
| Blair Estate | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard | 2014 | Platinum |
| Blair Estate | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir "The Reserve" |
Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard "The Reserve" | 2014 | Platinum |
| Blair Estate | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir "The Reserve" |
Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard "The Reserve" | 2013 | Platinum |
| Revelry Vintners | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Mountain | Red Mountain | 2014 | Platinum |
| Artem Wine Company | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Yamhill-Carlton | Yamhill Carlton | 2015 | Gold |
| Artis | Late Harvest Riesling | Late Harvest Riesling | Willamette Valley | Carlton | 2016 | Gold |
| Balboa Winery | Cabernet Blend | Cabernet Blend Mith | Walla Walla Valley | Cab Sav. from "the Rocks District"; Franc & Merlot from Summit View Vineyard | 2013 | Gold |
| Blair Estate | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard | 2014 | Gold |
| Blair Estate | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard | 2013 | Gold |
| Carlton Hill Wine Company | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | Yamhill Carlton | 2011 | Gold |
| Earthquake | Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Lodi (AVA) | 2014 | Gold | |
| Elizabeth Chambers Cellar | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley | 2016 | Gold | |
| Elizabeth Chambers Cellar | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir; Falcon Glen Vineyard | Willamette Valley | Falcon Glen Vineyard | 2014 | Gold |
| Five Star Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Walla Walla Valley | Walla Walla | 2013 | Gold |
| Foris | Pinot Noir | Cedar Ranch Pinot Noir | Rogue Valley (AVA) | 2014 | Gold | |
| Freakshow | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi (AVA) | 2014 | Gold | |
| Harbinger Winery | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Valley | 2011 | Gold | |
| Koi Pond Cellars | Malbec | Malbec | Columbia Valley | Horse Heaven Hills | 2015 | Gold |
| Merrill | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Willamette Valley | 2015 | Gold | |
| Merrill | Viognier | Reserve Viognier | Willamette Valley | Reserve | Gold | |
| Monte Ferro | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Oregon | 2014 | Gold | |
| Oak Farm Vineyards | Barbera | Barbera | lodi | 2015 | Gold | |
| Oak Farm Vineyards | Petit Verdot | Petit Verdot | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Gold | |
| Oak Farm Vineyards | Red Blends; All Other | Zin Blend, The Corset | California | 2016 | Gold | |
| Oak Farm Vineyards | Red Blends; All Other | Petite Syrah Blend, Tievoli | California | 2016 | Gold | |
| Pike Road Wines | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley | 2016 | Gold | |
| Pike Road Wines | Pinot Noir | Winemaker's Reserve | Chehalem Mountains | Chehalem Mountains AVA | 2015 | Gold |
| Pike Road Wines | Rose | Rose of Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley | 2016 | Gold | |
| Pip + Plow | Merlot | Merlot | California | 2013 | Gold | |
| Rare Black Blend | Zinfandel | Red Wine | California | 2014 | Gold | |
| Revelry Vintners | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley | 2014 | Gold |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Viognier | Viognier | Applegate Valley | 2016 | Gold | |
| Scriptina | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | California | 2016 | Gold | |
| Seafaring | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | California | 2016 | Gold | |
| Stone Griffon | Merlot | Merlot | Walla Walla | Walla Walla | 2013 | Gold |
| Stone Griffon | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Gold |
| Vino Vasai | Pinot Noir | Estate Reserve Pinot Noir | Chehalem Mountains | LIVE-Salmon Safe Certified; Barrel aged; Unfined & Unfiltered | 2015 | Gold |
| Whipstitch | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend 65% Zin,35% Petite Sirah | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Gold | |
| Yamhill Valley Vineyards | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir Estate | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Gold | |
| Yamhill Valley Vineyards | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir Reserve | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Gold | |
| 6th Sense | Syrah | Syrah | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Silver | |
| 7 Deadly Zins | Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Silver | |
| Armonea | Riesling | Late Harvest Riesling | Dundee Hills | 2015 | Silver | |
| Artis | Gewurtztraminer | Gewurtztraminer | Yakima Valley | Yakima Valley | 2016 | Silver |
| Artis | Riesling | Riesling | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | Carlton | 2016 | Silver |
| Artis | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Eola -Amity Hills | Eola-Amity Hills | 2015 | Silver |
| Astrae Mars | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend Cab, Merlot | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Silver | |
| Balboa Winery | White Blends | White Blend, Mith | Walla Walla Valley | Blue Mountain Vineyard; Summit View Vineyard; Seven Hills Vineyard | 2016 | Silver |
| Balboa Winery | Carmenere | Beresan Carmenere | Walla Walla Valley | Summit View Vineyard | 2014 | Silver |
| Barrel Hoops | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Central Coast | Coastal Collection | 2014 | Silver |
| Bass Note | Dessert Wines (Non-fortified) | Peach Tarragon Sangria | California | Sangria | NV | Silver |
| Beresan | Red Blends; All Other | Beresan Grenache | Walla Walla Valley | Summit View Vineyard | 2013 | Silver |
| Blair Estate | Rose | Rose of Pinot Noir | Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard | 2016 | Silver |
| Blair Estate | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Arroyo Seco AVA | Delfina's Vineyard | 2015 | Silver |
| Blakemore | Merlot | Merlot | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County | 2015 | Silver | |
| Caligrafica | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi | 2016 | Silver | |
| Carlton Cellars | Pinot Noir | 2013 Roads End | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | Live Certified | 2013 | Silver |
| Carlton Cellars | Pinot Noir | Estate Pinot Noir | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | Live Certified | 2013 | Silver |
| Carlton Cellars | Pinot Noir | Seven Devils Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley | LIVE Certified | 2015 | Silver |
| Carlton Hill Wine Company | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | Yamhill Carlton | 2013 | Silver |
| CK Mondavi | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| CK Mondavi | Red Blends; All Other | Scarlet Five | California | 2015 | Silver | |
| CK Mondavi | Merlot | Merlot | California | 2015 | Silver | |
| CK Mondavi | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| Cliffside | Malbec | Malbec | Santa Ynez Valley | 2015 | Silver | |
| Common Phenomena | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend Cab, Merlot | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| Daring Escape | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Merlot, Cab | California | 2013 | Silver | |
| Durst Winery & Estate | Merlot Blend | Red Blend, Amada Mia Merlot, Cab | Lodi (AVA) | 2014 | Silver | |
| Earthquake | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi (AVA) | 2014 | Silver | |
| Eastpoint | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Silver | |
| Elizabeth Chambers Cellar | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir; Winemaker's Cuvee | Willamette Valley | Winemaker's Cuvee | 2014 | Silver |
| Five Star Cellars | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Stellar | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley | 2012 | Silver |
| Five Star Cellars | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend Sangiovese Super Tuscan | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley | 2013 | Silver |
| Foris | Pinot Blanc | Pinot Blanc | Oregon, Rogue Valley | 2016 | Silver | |
| Foris | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Rogue Valley (AVA) | 2014 | Silver | |
| Freakshow | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Syrah Petite Sirah | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Silver | |
| Frey Organic | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Mendocino | Vegan and Gluten Free | 2016 | Silver |
| Harbinger Winery | Viognier | Viognier | Rattlesnake Hills | Two Coyote Vineyards | 2015 | Silver |
| Harbinger Winery | Syrah | Syrah; Vintner's Pick | Washington State | 2013 | Silver | |
| Harbinger Winery | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Washington State | Elephant Mountain Vineyards | 2011 | Silver |
| Hawthorne Grove | White Blends | Chenin Blanc | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| Hawthorne Grove | Merlot | Merlot | California | 2013 | Silver | |
| Houdini | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 2016 | Silver | |
| Houdini | Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Napa Valley | 2015 | Silver | |
| Kiarna | Other Red | Teroldego | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| Koi Pond Cellars | Merlot | Merlot | Columbia Valley | Wahluke Slope | 2015 | Silver |
| Koi Pond Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yakima Valley | Yakima Valley | 2013 | Silver |
| Lorelli | Chardonnay | Chardonnay, Therese | Applegate Valley | 2016 | Silver | |
| Lost Dog Lane | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | California | Reserve | 2016 | Silver |
| Magnus Nox | Merlot | Merlot | California | 2013 | Silver | |
| Merrill | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rogue Valley (AVA) | Rogue Valley | 2012 | Silver |
| Michael David | Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Silver | |
| Oak Farm Vineyards | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Silver | |
| Pike Road Wines | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir Black Label | Willamette Valley | 2015 | Silver | |
| Rare Chard | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | California | 2015 | Silver | |
| Rare Red | Merlot | Red Wine | California | NV | Silver | |
| Rare Rose | Rose | Rose Wine | California | NV | Silver | |
| Revelry Vintners | Merlot | Merlot | Horse Heaven Hills | Horse Heaven Hills | 2013 | Silver |
| Rich & Creamy | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | California | 2015 | Silver | |
| Scarlet Oak Barrels | Petit Verdot | Petit Verdot | Walla Walla Valley | Walla Walla | 2014 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Chardonnay | Chardonnay Reserve | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (14 months); 70% Neutral 30% New | 2015 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Other Red | Touriga Nacionale | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (22 months) | 2014 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (22 months) | 2014 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Syrah | Syrah | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (22 months) | 2014 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (22 months) | 2014 | Silver |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Merlot | Merlot | Applegate Valley | Barrel Aged on French Oak (22 months) | 2014 | Silver |
| Scotto Family Cellars | Zinfandel | Old Vine Zinfandel | Lodi (AVA) | 2013 | Silver | |
| Scotto Family Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Silver | |
| Stone Griffon | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Silver |
| Stone Griffon | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Silver |
| Swirl | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, 65% Zinfandel - 35% Petite Sirah | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Silver | |
| Tertulia Cellars | Syrah | Reserve Syrah | Walla Walla Valley | 2015 | Silver | |
| Tertulia Cellars | Carmenere | Carmenere | Horse Heaven Hills | 2014 | Silver | |
| Tertulia Cellars | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Horse Heaven Hills | 2012 | Silver | |
| Valley Oak Cooperage | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, 65% Zinfandel - 35% Petite Sirah | California | 2016 | Silver | |
| Vino Vasai | Pinot Noir | Pinot noir | Chehalem Mountains | LIVE-Salmon Safe Certified; Barrel aged; Unfined & Unfiltered | 2014 | Silver |
| William Rose | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Oregon | Oregon | 2016 | Silver |
| William Rose | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Oregon | Oregon | 2015 | Silver |
| Wyetha Flame | Red Blends; All Other | Red Wine, Cab, Merlot, PV, PS | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Silver | |
| Yamhill Valley Vineyards | Rose | Rose of Pinots | Oregon, McMinnville AVA | 2016 | Silver | |
| 7 Deadly Red | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Zin, PS, Cab, Malbec | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Bronze | |
| Armonea | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir, Russell Grooters | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Armonea | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir, Wine Country Farm | Dundee Hills | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Bass Note | Dessert Wines (Non-fortified) | Blackberry Sage | California | Sangria | NV | Bronze |
| Bass Note | Dessert Wines (Non-fortified) | Cherry Lime Almond | California | Sangria | NV | Bronze |
| Blair Estate | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Arroyo Seco AVA | 2015 | Bronze | |
| Blakemore | Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Lodi | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Callister | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley, Sonoma County | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Carlton Cellars | Pinot Blanc | Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois | Yamhill-Carlton A.V.A. | LIVE Certified | 2016 | Bronze |
| Cassiday Blare | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | California | 2016 | Bronze | |
| CK Mondavi | Pinot Gris | Pinot Grigio | California | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Crossridge Peak | Syrah | Syrah | Lake County | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Crossridge Peak | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Cab Sav, Merlot, PV, | California | 2015 | Bronze | |
| Durst Winery | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Lodi (AVA) | 2015 | Bronze | |
| Durst Winery & Estate | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Lodi (AVA) | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Eastpoint | Pinot Gris | Pinot Grigio | California | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Foris | Riesling | Riesling | Rogue Valley (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Frey Biodynamic | Tempranillo | Tempranillo | Redwood Valley | No Added Sulfites; Gluten Free | 2016 | Bronze |
| Frey Biodynamic | Syrah | Syrah | Mendocino | Estate Grown and Bottled; Gluten Free | 2015 | Bronze |
| Frey Organic | Malbec | Organic Malbec | Mendocino | Vegan and Gluten Free | 2016 | Bronze |
| Harbinger Winery | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, El Jefe, Syrah, Mourvedre, Granach | Washington, Rattlesnake Hills | El Jefe | 2012 | Bronze |
| Hobson Estate | Viognier | Viognier | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Koi Pond | Red Blends; All Other | Red Blend, Cab Sav, Merlot | Waluke Slope | Geisha Red | NV | Bronze |
| Koi Pond Cellars | Merlot | Merlot | Columbia Valley | Columbia Valley | 2013 | Bronze |
| Koi Pond Cellars | Syrah | Syrah | Columbia Valley | 2013 | Bronze | |
| Lost Dog Lane | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | California | Reserve | 2016 | Bronze |
| Michael David | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Michael David | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Monte Ferro | Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Chehalem Mountains | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Open Secret | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | France | 2016 | Bronze | |
| PenPal | Cabernet Sauvignon | Classic Red | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Post Horn Winery | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Rare Cab | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 2015 | Bronze | |
| Rare Pinot | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | California | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Revelry Vintners | Red Blends; All Other | Red | Columbia Valley | 2014 | Bronze | |
| Scarlet Oak Barrels | Semillon | Semillon | Columbia Valley | Columbia | 2016 | Bronze |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Other White | Albarino | Applegate Valley | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Riesling | Riesling Lot 1 | Rogue Valley (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Rogue Valley (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Schmidt Family Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Applegate Valley | Estate Grown; barrel aged | 2014 | Bronze |
| Scotto Family Cellars | Other White | Verdelho | lodi, Alta Mesa | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Stone Griffon | Pinot Gris | Pinot Gris | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | 2015 | Bronze |
| Stone Griffon | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley | Willamette Valley | 2014 | Bronze |
| Sunscript | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi (AVA) | 2016 | Bronze | |
| Tertulia Cellars | Other Red | Sobra | Columbia Valley | 2012 | Bronze | |
| Yamhill Valley Vineyards | Pinot Blanc | Pinot Blanc | McMinnville AVA | 2014 | Bronze |