Walla Walla Wine

Whistler, BC | On Friday, November 12th, Whistler’s premier restaurant, Araxi, will celebrate a compelling collection of wines in an exclusive winemakers’ dinner during Cornucopia: Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food.

These five extraordinary wineries—four from the Napa Valley and one from Walla Walla—are all small, family-owned properties engaged in sustainable farming practices. Each of the wineries has achieved critical acclaim and international followings, and through the course of the evening, introductions to each wine will be led by winery principals, including discussion on technique and terroir. This insider’s tour of excellence in winemaking promises to be Cornucopia’s tour de force.

Executive Chef James Walt has created a distinctive five-course menu that highlights the excellence of the Pemberton Valley’s autumn harvest—alongside globally-sourced ingredients—with each plate married to these prized wines…

Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2009

Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon “1886″, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 2006
‘Top-Rated’ Gayot

Miner Family Vineyards “Wild Yeast” Chardonnay, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2007
91 Points, Connoisseurs’ Guide

Miner Family Vineyards “The Oracle”, Oakville, Napa Valley, 2006
93 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine

Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2007
95 Points, Robert Parker

Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley, 2007
96 Points, Robert Parker

Pepper Bridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, 2007
92 Points, Robert Parker

Pepper Bridge Winery ‘Reserve’, Walla Walla Valley, 2006
93 Points, Robert Parker

Merryvale “Profile”, St. Helena, Napa Valley, 1999
93 Points, Wine Spectator

Merryvale “Antigua” NV (Dessert Wine)
91 Points, San Francisco Chronicle
Gold Medal, Wine Enthusiast

For tickets, visit whistlercornucopia.com. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Whistler Health Care Foundation.

WALLA WALLA — A group of wine buyers with very deep pockets visited the area Monday as part of an annual tour aimed at increasing the state’s profile with major purchasers.

The Washington State Wine Commission brought 43 buyers from around the country, with more than $750 million of annual wine purchasing power as a group, to the area on a leg of Road Trip Washington Wine, which is in its third year.

The five-day trip also includes visits to Seattle, Tri-Cities, the Yakima Valley and Woodinville.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/09/27/1639669/wineries-in-walla-walla-valley.html

AUTUMN IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY not only boasts beautiful landscapes but also signifies the end of the growing season.Joyful celebration resonates throughout the Valley as the last loads of grapes arrive, and we begin to put our sorting tables and presses away, things begin to wind down a bit in Walla Walla. We invite you to join us as we reconnect with neighbors and old friends in the celebration of a job well done by the vineyards and wineries. Spend a day or two with us as we open our doors and cellars to taste new releases, reflect on harvest, and welcome autumn into the Walla Walla Valley.

Walla Walla Autumn Release Weekend is the perfect time to experience the season and savor the excitement of a fresh start; a new vintage! So, jump in the car, bring your booklet and enjoy your time during the 2010 Autumn Release Weekend.

Congratulations to the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance Member’s who were recognized in October’s edition of Wine Spectator. Please help me in congratulating these wineries on a job well done!

Wine Spectator is a monthly publication featuring wine from all over the world. Among the articles and interesting wine facts you will find the Wine Spectator Buying Guide. The Buying Guide is a collection of ratings on new release wines throughout the entire world, these ratings are the direct result of the Wine Spectator editors tasting process. The rating system is based on 100-points, these 100-point scores are given to represent the overall quality of the wine.

100-point scoring system:
95-100 Classic
90-94 Outstanding
85-89 Very good
80-84 Good

Wine Spectator also features wines monthly. The categories of featured wines are as follows:
Highly Recommended:  The most impressive wines of the issue as selected by Wine Spectator.
Collectibles: Wines that will gain the most potential value with age.
Smart Buys: Wines available at the most affordable price.
Best Values:  Wines that are overall good prices, widely available, and have consistently solid scores.

October 2010 Wine Spectator’s Highly Recommended selection is the 2007 Doubleback Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Congratulations!

October 2010 Wine Spectator’s Smart Buy selection is the 2007 Waterbrook Columbia Valley Reserve Merlot. Congratulations!

Congratulations to the following for some outstanding October 2010 Wine Spectator scores!

95 points — Doubleback 07′ Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley

93 points — Buty 07′ Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc

93 points – Leonetti 07’ Reserve

92 points & Featured wine maker Matt Huse – Five Star 07’ Cabernet Sauvignon

92 points – L’Ecole No. 41 07’ Apogee

92 Points – LeEole No. 41 07’ Cabernet Sauvignon

92 points – Reininger 07’ Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points – Fort Walla Walla 06’ Reserve

91 points – L’Ecole No. 41 07’ Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points – Leonetti 07’ Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points – Northstar 07’ Cabernet Sauvignon

88 points – Waterbrook 07’ Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

88 points – Warterbrook 07’ Columbia Valley Meritage

89 points – L’Ecole No. 41 07’ Columbia Valley Syrah

89 points – Syzygy 07’ Columbia Valley

92 points – Waterbrook 07’ Columbia Valley Reserve Merlot

91 points – L’Ecole No.  41 07’ Walla Walla Valley Seven Hills Vineyard Estate Merlot

91 points – Leonetti 07’ Sangiovese

89 points – Waterbrook 07’ Merlot-Cabernet