How Northwest wines fared at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, held Jan. 6-9 in Cloverdale, Calif.
Gold/Best in Class
Bergevin Lane 2005 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $34
Mannina Cellars 2006 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $24
Oak Knoll Winery NV Raspberry, Oregon, $10
Tsillan Cellars 2006 Piccolo Rossa, Columbia Valley, $30
Double Gold
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2007 Destiny Ridge/Crawford Viognier, Columbia Valley, $20
Barnard Griffin 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $40
Barnard Griffin 2007 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $17
Brandborg Vineyard & Winery 2007 Gewurztraminer, Umpqua Valley, $16
Cadaretta 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $38
Columbia Crest Winery 2005 Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley, $27
Del Rio Vineyards 2007 Del Rio Vineyard Chardonnay, Rogue Valley, $20
Dusted Valley Vintners 2007 Grenache, Columbia Valley, $26
NxNW 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $35
Pacific Rim 2007 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Tsillan Cellars 2006 Bellissima Rossa, Columbia Valley, $28
Tsillan Cellars 2007 Estate Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $25
Vin du Lac Winery 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $28
Gold
Airfield Estates 2007 Chardonnay, Yakima Valley, $12
Airfield Estates 2007 Thunderbolt, Yakima Valley, $20
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2006 Destiny Ridge Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $42
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2005 Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
Artisanal Wine Cellars 2006 Adam's Vineyard Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains, $28
Barnard Griffin 2008 Sangiovese Rose, Columbia Valley, $12
Basalt Cellars 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $24
Bergevin Lane 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $32
Bunnell Family Cellar 2006 "A Pic", Wahluke Slope, $32
Cadaretta 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $33
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley $28
Chehalem 2007 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, $19
Coeur d'Alene Cellars 2006 McKinley Spring Opulence Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills, $40
Coeur d Alene Cellars 2007 Viognier, Columbia Valley, $20
Columbia Crest Winery 2005 Walter Clore Private Reserve, Columbia Valley, $34
CR Sandidge Wines 2007 Kiss Chardonnay/Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, $50
Domaine Serene 2005 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $58
Dusted Valley Vintners 2006 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $28
Dusted Valley Vintners 2007 Syrah, Yakima Valley, $32
E.B. Foote Winery 2006 Northwest Duet, Columbia Valley, $18
Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2007 777 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $39
Evergreen Vineyards 2007 Medici/Hyland Riesling, Willamette Valley, $20
Gilbert Cellars 2006 Claret, Wahluke Slope, $20
Gilbert Cellars 2006 Allobroges, Columbia Valley, $24
Hogue Cellars 2007 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley $10
Hogue Cellars 2007 Fume Blanc, Columbia Valley, $10
Hogue Cellars 2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10
King Estate Winery 2007 Oregon Vin Glace Pinot Gris $19.00 Gold
Mannina Cellars 2006 Cali, Walla Walla Valley, $17
Maragas Winery 2005 Legal Zin, California/Oregon, $16
NxNW 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $25
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2007 Gewürztraminer, Washington, $11
Pacific Rim Winemakers 2007 Sweet Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Pendulum 2006 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $20
Rockwall Cellars 2007 Riesling, Washington, $17
RoxyAnn Winery 2007 Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley, $17
Satori Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $30
Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Frederick, Walla Walla Valley, $50
Tertulia Cellars 2006 Sobra, Columbia Valley, $24
Three Angels 2007 Avery, Columbia Gorge $24
Troon Vineyard 2006 Reserve, Applegate Valley $60
Vin du Lac Winery 2006 Barrel Select Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $34
Vin du Lac Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28
Volcano Vineyards 2006 Fortmiller Vineyard Syrah, Rogue Valley, $40
Waterbrook Winery 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $22
Silver
Abacela Winery 2007 Albarino, Umpqua Valley, $23
Abiqua Wind Vineyard 2007 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $17
Agate Ridge Vineayrd 2006 Agate Ridge Vineyard Petite Sirah, Rogue Valley, $35
Airfield Estates 2007 Airfield Estate Tempranillo, Yakima Valley, $28
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2006 Destiny Ridge Red Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, $20
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2006 Destiny Ridge Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills, $24
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2007 Roussanne/Viognier, Horse Heaven Hills, $20
Altered State of Wine NV Redline, Horse Heaven Hills, $15
Apex II 2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Arcane Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rogue Valley, $24
Arcane Cellars 2007 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $16
Archery Summit Winery 2006 Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $48
Artisanal Wine Cellars 2006 Jubilee Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $28
Artisanal Wine Cellars 2006 Viognier, Oregon, $19
Barnard Griffin 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $17
Barnard Griffin 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $17
Barnard Griffin 2006 Reserve Merlot, Columbia Valley, $30
Basel Cellars Estate Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $36
Basel Cellars Estate Winery 2006 Chelle de Mille Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $36
Basel Cellars Estate Winery 2006 Pheasant/Chelle de Mille Claret, Walla Walla Valley, $20
Basel Cellars Estate Winery 2007 Swaley Vineyard Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $24
Basalt Cellars 2006 Bijou Rouge, Columbia Valley, $26
Basalt Cellars 2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $24
Basalt Cellars 2006 Rim Rock Red, Columbia Valley, $18
Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2006 Estate Red Blend, Chelan County, $26
Bunnell Family Cellar 2006 Boushey-McPherson Vineyard Syrah, Yakima Valley, $42
Carpenter Hill Vineyard 2006 Carpenter Hill Vineyard Petite Sirah, Rogue Valley, $35
Chateau Ste Michelle 2005 Artist Series Meritage, Columbia Valley, $48
Chateau Ste Michelle 2005 Canoe Ridge Estate Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills, $26
Chateau Ste Michelle 2007 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $12
Chateau Ste Michelle 2007 Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley, $22
Chateau Ste Michelle 2005 Ethos Merlot, Columbia Valley, $38
Chelsea Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $24
Coelho Winery of Amity 2006 Coelho Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $35
Col Solare 2005 Red Wine, Columbia Valley, $70
Columbia Crest Winery 2007 Grand Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $11
Columbia Crest Winery 2007 Grand Estates Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Christopher Bridge 2006 Satori Springs Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $28
Christopher Bridge 2007 Satori Springs Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $26
Cristom Vineyards 2006 Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $41
CR Sandidge Wines 2006 Stone Tree Red, Columbia Valley, $39
Del Rio Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, Rogue Valley, $16
Del Rio Vineyards 2007 Del Rio Vineyard Pinot Noir, Rogue Valley, $28
Del Rio Vineyards 2007 Del Rio Vineyard Viognier, Rogue Valley, $20
Domaine Serene 2006 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $42
Domaine Ste Michelle NV Blanc de Noirs, Columbia Valley, $13
Domaine Ste Michelle NV Extra Dry, Columbia Valley, $13
Dusted Valley Vintners 2007 Boomtown Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $13
Dusted Valley Vintners Boomtown Syrah 2006, Columbia Valley, $15
Dusted Valley Vintners 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $26
Dusted Valley Vintners 2007 Old Vine Chardonnay, Yakima Valley, $30
Dusted Valley Vintners 2007 Stained Tooth Syrah, Columbia Valley, $24
E.B. Foote Winery 2007 Graves Vineyard Syrah, Columbia Valley, $18
E.B. Foote Winery 2005 Merlot, Wahluke Slope, $18
Erath Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $14
Four Lakes Chelan 2007 White River Gewurztraminer, Columbia Gorge, $17
Gamache Vintners 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $28
Gilbert Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, $26
Gilbert Cellars 2007 Docstewart Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $20
Gilbert Cellars 2007 Olsen Riesling, Yakima Valley, $15
Gilbert Cellars 2006 Syrah, Wahluke Slope, $26
Gordon Brothers 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $23
Gordon Brothers 2007 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $23
Gordon Brothers 2006 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $20
Hard Row to Hoe Vineyard 2006, Wahluke Slope, $35
Helix by Reininger 2005 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $30
Hogue Cellars 2006 Cab-Merlot, Columbia Valley, $10
Hogue Cellars 2007 Pinot Grigio, Columbia Valley, $10
Hyatt Vineyards 2005 Syrah, Rattlesnake Hills, $10
Kestrel Vintners 2007 Kestrel Estate Chardonnay, Yakima Valley, $20
Kestrel Vintners 2006 Kestrel Estate Syrah, Yakima Valley, $22
Keyways Winery & Vineyard 2006 Chenin Blanc Ice Wine, Yakima Valley, $45
Keyways Winery & Vineyard 2005 "Frolich" Lemberger, Yakima Valley, $29
Keyways Winery & Vineyard 2006 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Washington, $28
King Estate Winery 2007 Next: Riesling, Washington, $12
King Estate Winery 2007 Pinot Gris, Oregon, $17
King Estate Winery 2007 Signature Pinot Noir, Oregon, $28
King Estate Winery 2007 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $20
Le Cadeau Vineyard 2007 Equinoxe Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $47
Le Cadeau Vineyard 2007 Rocheux Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $47
Le Cadeau Vineyard 2007 Diversite Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $47
Left Coast Cellars 2006 Cali's Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $28
Left Coast Cellars 2006 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, $24
Melrose Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, Umpqua Valley, $16
Melrose Vineyards 2006 Melrose Estate Baco Noir, Umpqua Valley, $36
Olsen Estates 2006 Olsen Bros Ranch Syrah, Columbia Valley, $42
Otis Kenyon Wine 2006 Carmenere, Horse Heaven Hills, $36
Otis Kenyon Wine 2006 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $30
Pacific Rim 2007 Biodynamic Riesling, Columbia Valley, $32
Pacific Rim 2007 Dauenhauer Vineyard Riesling, Willamette Valley, $18
Pacific Rim 2007 Solstice Vineyard Riesling, Columbia Valley, $32
Pacific Rim 2007 Wallula Vineyard Riesling, Columbia Valley, $18
Pebblestone Cellars 2006 Ellis Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Rogue Valley, $25
Pebblestone Cellars 2006 Melange, Rogue Valley, $28
Quady North Winery 2007 Steelhead Run Viognier, Applegate Valley, $21
Reininger Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $38
Reininger Winery 2006 Pepper Bridge Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, $41
Rhea 2007 Pinot Grigio, Willamette Valley, $14
RiverAerie 2007 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $22
RiverAerie 2006 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $20
Rockcliffe Family 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $11
Rockwall Cellars 2007 Merlot, Washington, $24
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Southern Oregon, $29
Spangler Vineyards 2007 Chardonnay, Southern Oregon, $20
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Petite Sirah, Southern Oregon, $35
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Syrah, Southern Oregon, $25
Spring Valley Vineyard 2006 Uriah, Walla Walla Valley, $50
Stella Fino Winery 2006 Sangiovese, Columbia Valley, $19
Stephenson Cellars 2006 Syrah, Washington, $32
Tertulia Cellars 2006 Pepper Bridge Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $32
Tertulia Cellars 2006 Phinny Hill Vineyard Carmenere, Horse Heaven Hills, $35
The Four Graces 2006 Black Family Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $42
Three Rivers Winery 2005 Boushey Vineyard Syrah, Columbia Valley, $50
Three Rivers Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $21
Three Rivers Winery 2006 Malbec, Columbia Valley, $29
To Di For 2007 Dry Riesling, Washington, $16
Trium 2005 Growers' Cuvee, Rogue Valley, $29
Troon Vineyard 2006 Limited Reserve Cab-Cab Franc, Applegate Valley, $32
Tsillan Cellars 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer, Columbia Valley, $20
Vin du Lac Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $30
Vin du Lac Winery 2006 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $20
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Claret, Columbia Valley, $34
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Michaelas Vineyard Riesling, Columbia Valley, $18
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley, $18
Vin du Lac Winery 2006 Red Cafe Syrah, Columbia Valley, $18
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Syrah, Columbia Valley, $26
Washington Hills 2007 Summit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $13
Waterbrook Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $22
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2006 Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $40
Woodriver Cellars 2005 Woodriver Vineyard Red Meritage, Snake River Valley, $15
Woodward Canyon Winery 2006 Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $49
Yellow Hawk Cellars 2007 Muscat Canelli, Columbia Valley, $12
Yellow Hawk Cellars 2005 Solstice, Columbia Valley, $24
Youngberg Hill Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, McMinnville, $18
Bronze
Abacela Winery 2006 Estate Grown Port, Southern Oregon, $25
Abacela Winery 2006 Tempranillo, Umpqua Valley, $35
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $35
Basalt Cellars 2007 906 Dessert, Columbia Valley, $25
Battle Creek 2006 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $50
Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2006 Estate Meritage, Chelan County, $28
Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2006 Estate Sangiovese, Chelan County, $25
Benson Vineyards Estate Winery 2006 Syrah, Washington, $33
Buried Cane 2007 Riesling, Washington, $14
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $32
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2007 Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley, $24
Cathedral Ridge Winery 2006 Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley, $49
Chateau Ste Michelle 2006 Cold Creek Vnyd Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $22
Cliff Creek Cellars 2004 Sams Valley Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc, Southern Oregon, $25
Cliff Creek Cellars 2005 Sams Valley Merlot, Southern Oregon, $19
Coelho Winery of Amity 2007 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $18
Columbia Crest Winery 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $27
CR Sandidge Wines 2004 Tri*umph, Yakima Valley, $50
Cristom Vineyards 2006 Marjorie Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $50
Cristom Vineyards 2006 Jessie Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $50
Cristom Vineyards 2006 Syrah, Eola-Amity Hills, $30
Del Rio Vineyards 2005 Del Rio Vineyard Syrah, Rogue Valley, $35
Domaine Ste Michelle NV Blanc de Blancs, Columbia Valley, $13
Domaine Ste Michelle NV Cuvee Brut, Columbia Valley, $13
Dusted Valley Vintners 2006 Reserve Syrah, Columbia Valley, $35
E.B. Foote Winery NV Rainy Day Red V, Columbia Valley, $18
Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery 2007 Le Terre Foss Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $39
Expression 44 2006 Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, $36
Four Lakes Chelan 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, $29
Four Lakes Chelan 2007 Chardonnay, Columbia Gorge, $15
Gilbert Cellars 2007 Chardonnay, Wahluke Slope, $19
Gilbert Cellars 2006 Doc Stewart Estate Malbec, Wahluke Slope, $26
Helix by Reininger 2005 Stillwater Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley, $30
Hogue Cellars 2007 Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley, $10
Hyatt Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rattlesnake Hills, $10
Kestrel Vintners NV Pure Platinum, Yakima Valley, $15
Kestrel Vintners NV Lady in Red, Columbia Valley, $12
Le Cadeau Vineyard 2007 Cote Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, $47
Left Coast Cellars 2007 Pinot Grigio, Willamette Valley, $18
Lorelli Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Applegate Valley, $20
Mannina Cellars 2006 Sangiovese, Walla Walla Valley, $22
Mansfield Winery 2007 Riesling, Umpqua Valley, $24
Melrose Vineyards 2006 Melrose Estate Pinotage, Umpqua Valley, $24
Northstar Winery 2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $41
Northstar Winery 2005 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $60
Oak Knoll Winery 2007 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $18
Oro NV Hazelnut, Nooksack Valley, $18
Otis Kenyon Wine 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, $34
Primarius 2006 Pinot Noir, Oregon, $20
Reininger Winery 2005 Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $36
Robert Karl Cellars 2006 Cabernet Franc, Horse Heaven Hills, $26
Samson Estates Winery 2004 Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, $17
Samson Estates Winery 2004 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $15
Six Prong 2005 Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills, $16
Snake River Winery 2007 Cobble Hill Block Riesling, Snake River Valley, $14
Sokol Blosser 2006 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $40
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Syrah, Southern Oregon, $30
Stephenson Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington, $32
Stephenson Cellars 2006 Merlot, Washington, $28
The Four Graces 2007 Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, $18
To Di For 2007 Gewurztraminer-Riesling, Washington, $17
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Michaelas Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, $20
Vin du Lac Winery 2007 Riesling, Columbia Valley, $15
Volcano Vineyards 2005 Merlot-Cab Franc, Rogue Valley, $24
Waterbrook Winery 2007 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, $13
Waterbrook Winery 2006 Melange, Columbia Valley, $15
Wedge Mountain Winery 2007 Dry Riesling, Washington, $18
Wedge Mountain Winery 2007 Lemberger, Columbia Valley, $26
Willamette Valley Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $15
Woodriver Cellars 2007 Riesling, Snake River Valley, $15
Woodward Canyon Winery 2006 Merlot, Columbia Valley, $39
Wooldridge Creek Winery 2006 After Hours Red, Applegate Valley, $18
Wooldridge Creek Winery 2007 White Rhone Blend, Applegate Valley, $15
Wy East Vineyards 2007 Pinot Gris, Columbia Gorge, $18
Yellow Hawk Cellars 2005 Sangiovese, Walla Walla Valley, $18
Yellow Hawk Cellars 2006 Barbera, Columbia Valley, $20
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