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  • ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — Northwest wineries fared well at the 2010 Grand Harvest Awards, an international wine competition staged by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine.

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Sunday, May. 21, 2006

How Northwest wines fared at the 2006 L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition

How Northwest wines fared at the 2006 L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition.

Gold/Best of Class

Jackson-Triggs Vinters 2003 Grand Reserve Shiraz, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2003 Sunrock Vineyard Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Lopez Island Vineyards 2005 Siegerrebe, Puget Sound, $14

Sandhill Wines 2004 Burrowing Owl Vineyard Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $16 CDN

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 Gewurztraminer Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2002 Steller's Jay Brut, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Gold

Barnard Griffin 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2003 Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Camas Prairie Winery NV Palouse Gold Mead, Idaho, $9

Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2002 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $25

Colvin Vineyards 2002 Allegresse, Walla Walla Valley, $36

Eaton Hill Winery 2002 Stewart Vineyards Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Yakima Valley, $18

Foolish Oak 2003 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $11

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2005 Classic Auxerrois, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2004 Dry Rock Vineyard Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $14 CDN

Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards 2001 Tradition, Columbia Valley, $40

Hogue Cellars 2005 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2005 Grand Reserve Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $60 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2005 Proprietors' Reserve Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $40 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2003 Sunrock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Select Lot Collection Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $80 CDN

RoxyAnn Winery 2005 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $18

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2003 Black Sage Vineyard Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Vin du Lac 2004 Grisant! Pinot Gris, Yakima Valley, $15

Willamette Valley Vineyards 2005 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $17

Winter's Hill Vineyard 2005 Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, $18

Silver

Barnard Griffin 2005 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $8

Barnard Griffin 2004 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $17

Belle Vallee Cellars 2004 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $20

Belle Vallee Cellars 2005 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $15

Blasted Church Vineyards 2004 Revered Series Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $26 CDN

Blasted Church Vineyards 2004 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Camaraderie Cellars 2003 Cabernet Franc, Washington, $25

Camas Prairie Winery NV Raspberry Mead, Idaho, $12

Camas Prairie Winery NV Huckleberry Mead, Idaho, $13

CedarCreek Estate Winery 2004 Estate Select Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Indian Wells Riesling, Columbia Valley, $17

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2003 Ethos Syrah, Columbia Valley, $30

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2003 Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $35

Coeur d'Alene Cellars 2004 Viognier, Washington, $18

Coeur d'Alene Cellars 2003 Syrah, Washington, $28

Coeur d'Alene Cellars 2003 Opulence Syrah, Washington, $42

Columbia Crest 2002 Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley, $30

Cougar Crest Winery 2003 Anniversary Cuvee Meritage, Walla Walla Valley

Covey Run Winery 2005 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $8

Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Cuvee Brut, Columbia Valley, $13

Fielding Hills Winery 2003 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $28

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2004 Dry Rock Vineyard Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $15 CDN

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2003 See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2004 See Ya Later Ranch Ehrenfelser Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $50 CDN

Hester Creek Estate Winery 2002 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Hogue Cellars 2005 Late Harvest White Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10

Hogue Cellars 2005 Genesis Riesling, Columbia Valley, $15

Jackson-Triggs Vinters 2003 Sunrock Vineyard Shiraz, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vinters 2003 Grand Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2004 Proprietors' Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $14 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2005 Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley, $19 CDN

Kestrel Vintners 2003 Kestrel View Vineyard Sangiovese, Yakima Valley, $20

Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $25

Lake Chelan Winery 2004 Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $22

Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Select Lot Collection White Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Select Lot Collection Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $30 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2004 Qwam Qwmt Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $60 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2003 Qwam Qwmt Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2003 Qwam Qwmt Cab-Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2004 Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $16 CDN

Robert Karl Cellars 2003 Claret, Columbia Valley, $19

Roza Ridge 2003 Merlot, Yakima Valley, $15

Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $25

Sandhill Wines 2003 Phantom Creek Vineyard Petit Verdot, Okanagan Valley, $21 CDN

Sandhill Wines 2003 Barbera, Okanagan Valley, $27 CDN

Silver Lake Winery 2003 Cab-Merlot, Columbia Valley, $7

Snoqualmie Vineyards 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $25

Spangler Vineyards 2004 Sundown Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Southern Oregon, $30

Spangler Vineyards 2004 Doerner Vineyard Pinot Noir, Southern Oregon, $18

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2004 White Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Terra Blanca Vintners 2004 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, $14

Terra Blanca Vintners 2003 Riesling Ice Wine, Yakima Valley, $40

Terra Blanca Vintners 2001 Estate Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain, $32

Three Rivers Winery 2003 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $24

Tsillan Cellars 2005 Pinot Grigio, Columbia Valley, $17

Tsillan Cellars 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $23

Vin du Lac 2004 Barrel Select Syrah, Columbia Valley, $26

Vin du Lac 2004 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $29

Willamette Valley Vineyards 2005 Riesling, Willamette Valley, $12

Winter's Hill Vineyard 2005 Early Muscat, Willamette Valley, $14

Zefina Winery 2004 Alder Ridge Vineyard Serience White, Columbia Valley, $20

Zefina Winery 2002 Alder Ridge Vineyard Serience Red, Columbia Valley, $30

Bronze

Abacela Winery 2003 Tempranillo, Southern Oregon, $20

Barnard Griffin 2004 Syrah Port, Columbia Valley, $17

Barnard Griffin 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $17

Belle Vallee Cellars 2004 Grand Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $49

Bonair Winery 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley, $15

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2002 Meritage, Okanagan Valley, $35 CDN

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 2002 Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $27 CDN

Calona Vineyards 2004 Artist Series Reserve Souvereign Opal, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Camaraderie Cellars 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $25

Camas Prairie Winery NV Late Harvest Orange Muscat, Washington, $13

Camas Prairie Winery 2005 Champoux Vineyard Lemberger, Washington, $13

CedarCreek Estate Winery 2003 Estate Select Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $27 CDN

CedarCreek Estate Winery 2004 Estate Select Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $21 CDN

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2004 Cold Creek Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22

Cliff Creek 2003 Claret, Southern Oregon

Cougar Crest Winery 2003 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $32

Cougar Crest Winery 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $32

Covey Run Winery 2004 Fume Blanc, Columbia Valley, $9

Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Blanc de Noir, Columbia Valley, $13

Domaine Ste. Michelle NV Blanc de Blanc, Columbia Valley, $13

Eaton Hill Winery 2003 Cowan Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Yakima Valley, $16

Flying Dutchman Winery 2001 Kathken Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Foolish Oak 2002 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $11

Foolish Oak 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $11

Gamache Vintners 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery 2005 Classic Ehrenfelser, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards 2003 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $15

Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $18

Griffin Creek 203 Viognier, Rogue Valley, $25

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2004 See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2004 Riesling, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards 2005 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Hester Creek Estate Winery 2004 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $17 CDN

Hogue Cellars 2002 Genesis Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $17

Hogue Cellars 2004 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $10

Iris Hill Winery 2004 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $18

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2004 Sunrock Vineyard Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $23 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2005 Proprietors' Reserve Blanc de Noir, Okanagan Valley, $13 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2004 Grand Reserve Sparkling Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $70 CDN

Jackson-Triggs Vintners 2003 Grand Reserve Cab-Shiraz, Okanagan Valley, $27 CDN

Kestrel Vintners NV Lady in Red, Yakima Valley, $15

Kestrel Vintners 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley, $20

Kiona Vineyards & Winery 2004 Reserve Dry Riesling, Red Mountain, $13

Lake Chelan Winery 2003 Rivers Bend Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28

LaVelle Vineyards 2004 Vintage Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $18

Lost River Winery 2004 Wallula Vineyard Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $21

Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 Select Lot Collection Syrah, Okanagan Valley, $40 CDN

Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 Select Lot Collection Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $40 CDN

Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Reserve Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $60 CDN

Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 Five Vineyards Riesling Ice Wine, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2004 Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Nk'Mip Cellars 2004 Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley, $25 CDN

Northstar 2003 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $52

Red Rooster Winery 2005 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $17 CDN

Red Rooster Winery 2005 Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley, $15 CDN

Ridgefield 2005 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $10

Ridgefield 2004 Cinnamon Teal, Columbia Valley, $10

Robert Karl Cellars 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $24

RoxyAnn Winery 2004 Claret, Rogue Valley, $25

Sagelands Vineyard 2002 Four Corners Merlot, Columbia Valley, $14

Sagelands Vineyard 2002 Four Corners Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $16

Samson Estates Winery 2004 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11

Sandhill Wines 2004 Burrowing Owl Vineyard Gamay Noir, Okanagan Valley, $17 CDN

Sandhill Wines 2003 Burrowing Owl Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, $18 CDN

Sky River Meadery NV Semi-Sweet Mead, Washington, $13

Snoqualmie Vineyards 2005 Winemaker's Select Riesling, Columbia Valley, $7

Ste. Chapelle 2005 Special Late Harvest Riesling, Idaho, $11

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 2003 Black Sage Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, $20 CDN

Terra Blanca Vintners 2001 Merlot, Red Mountain, $20

Three Rivers Winery 2005 Biscuit Ridge Vineyard Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Walla Walla Valley, $15

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2004 Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley, $16 CDN

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2003 Merlot, Okanagan Valley, $18 CDN

Troon Vineyard 2005 River Guide White, Applegate Valley

Troon Vineyard 2004 River Guide Red, Applegate Valley

Tsillan Cellars 2005 Rose, Columbia Valley, $12

Vin du Lac 2004 Vie! Viognier, Columbia Valley, $20

Vin du Lac 2004 Cuvee Rouge, Columbia Valley, $17

Winter's Hill Vineyard 2003 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $28

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