The Seattle Wine Awards is the largest independent judging competition of Washington wine. The tasting panel consists of Master Sommeliers, Master of Wine, wine merchants, professors and prestigious wine writers from across the state. Hundreds of wines are submitted and only the best of the best are awarded with medals. We are excited to announce that all five Nectar Tasting Room wineries, Cougar Crest and four Spokane wineries were awarded with medals.

In total, 22 of the 42 wines stocked at Nectar received awards!

Congratulations – view the full winners list at the Seattle Wine Awards web site

Anelare (Benton City, WA)

• 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon – SILVER (Cabernet over $35)
• 2009 Syrah – GOLD (Syrah over $35)
• 2009 Nonna Viola – GOLD (Red Blend $20-$35)

Hard Row to Hoe (Chelan, WA)

• 2010 Good in Bed Sparkling – DOUBLE GOLD (Sparkling wine)
• 2011 Nauti Buoy – SILVER (White blend $20-$35)
• 2011 Viogner/Rousanne – DOUBLE GOLD (White Rhone style)
• 2010 Marsanne – GOLD (White Rhone style)
• 2011 Dry Rose – SILVER (Rose blend)
• 2009 Cabernet Franc – SILVER (Cabernet Franc $20-$35)

Northwest Cellars (Kirkland, WA)

• 2010 Viognier – GOLD (Viognier $20-$35)
• 2009 Sonatina – GOLD (White Blend under $20)
• 2008 Petit Verdot – GOLD (Red Varietal $35 and over)
• 2009 Cadenza – GOLD (Red Blends $20-$35)
• 2008 Intrigue – GOLD (Red Blends $20-$35)

Skylite Cellars (Walla Walla, WA)

• 2008 Soiree – SILVER (Red Blends under $20)
• 2007 Cabernet – SILVER (Cabernet $20-$35)
• 2007 Merlot – SILVER (Merlot $20-$35)

Terra Blanca (Benton City, WA)

• 2008 Onyx – GOLD (Red Blends over $35)
• 2008 AT Cabernet -BRONZE (Cabernet under $20)
• 2007 Signature Series Cabernet – DOUBLE GOLD (Cabernet $20-$35)
• 2008 AT Merlot – BRONZE (Merlot under $20)
• 2007 AT Syrah – DOUBLE GOLD (Syrah under $20)
• 2007 Block 8 Syrah – DOUBLE GOLD (Syrah over $35)