**IN THE NEWS**Paul Gregutt reviews our latest releases 2012 Viognier and the 2010 Reds. "A Lovely Lineup...the strongest vintage ever" Read the entire article here 2009 Cabernet takes 1st place for Cabernet in the Woodinville Golden Grape Awards. Syrah comes in 2nd. Like the Screen Actors Guild Awards we were pleased to be chosen as finalists in these categories by the winemakers of Woodinville! 2009 Malbec selected for 2012 Platinum Award by Wine Press Northwest 2009 Cabernet recognized in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top 100 Wines - 91 points Washington Wine Report's Sean Sullivan reviews William Church says 2009 vintage is the best yet 2010 Viognier is selected Viognier of the Year by Seattle Magazine! August 2012 issue We are pleased to share the most Recent Ratings from Wine Enthsiast 90 Points - 2011 Viognier 91 Points - 2009 Cabernet 90 Points - 2009 2 Spires 89 Points - 2009 Sur La Mer Seattle Wine Awards recognizes William Church with 3 Double Golds 2011 Viognier,2009 Cabernet, 2009 Syrah Paul Gregutt highlights William Church Viognier in Pacific Magazine Read the article here Mercer Island Reporter does a where are they now article on Mercer Island graduates in the wine business. www.mi-reporter.com Wine Press Northwest Features William Church and raves about the wines! Read about how the winery came about and the five wines that received their top rating of Outstanding! in the Feb 6th Fresh Press Report We have been selected as the WSU Artist Series Winery this year! Fine Arts Students will be designing an original label to be featured on our 2008 Sur La Mer. Look for the release in March from the Wine By Cougars Wine Club. William Church Club members will also be getting this one-of-a-kind offering. Check out the winter issue of Tasting Room Magazine all about Conner Lee Vineyard, the source of our highly rated Viognier 2010 Viognier Receives Top Honors 91 Points - Robert Parker 2011 Platinum Award - Rated the best of the best from Wine Press Northwest Seattle Wine Awards 2011 Double Gold - 2010 Viognier Gold - 2008 2 Spires Silver 2008 Sur La Mer Silver - 2009 Malbec Latest Scores from Wine Enthusiast! We are pleased to share these latest scores with you and thrilled how we are being recognized for consistent quality across our wines! 91 Points - 2007 Sur La Mer 90 Points - 2008 Syrah 90 Points - 2009 Viognier 90 Points - 2007 Cabernet 90 Points - 2008 Bishop's Blend 88 Points - 2008 Malbec Paul Gregutt in 3/16/11 "The Best Ever" -NEW! 2009 Viognier Chosen in the Top 10 of 2010 by Drinknectar Wine Blog! Read about it HERE Paul Gregutts new book Washington Wines & Wineries: The Essential Guide chooses William Church as a "Rising Star" winery! Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2009 Viognier recognized as one of the 100 Best Washington Wines Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 2009 Viognier - 90 Points 2008 Bishop's Blend - 88 Points Wine Peeps: A Wine Blog Reviews William Church & Profiles Leslie in Women in Wine Series Click here for full review DrinkNectar Wine Blog & Video Great reviews of our Viognier, Bishop's Blend & Sur La Mer Click here 2010 Seattle Wine Awards 2010 Northwest Wine Summit PLATINUM AWARDS! Complete results: DOUBLE PLATINUM -2008 Viognier Platinum Award - 2007 Malbec Double Gold - 2006 Bishop's Blend Gold - 2006 Malbec & 2007 "2 Spires"
2006 Malbec - 90 points - Wine Enthusiast magazine.2006 Syrah selected by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as one of the TOP 100 WINES in the Northwest!Robert Parker's Wine Advocate reviews William Church wines:2006 Syrah - 89 points2006 Malbec - 88 points2007 Viognier -89 pointsWine Press Northwest2006 Malbec Outstanding2007 Viognier - Excellent2005 Cabernet - Excellent2006 Syrah - ExcellentWe're Available for Private Events |
WINERY NEWS & EVENTSWinery Tasting Room Hours - Come Visit Us! SATURDAYS - 12 to 5 pm SUNDAYS - 1-5 pm or by appointment Hollywood Schoolhouse Tasting Room (next to Purple Cafe) Sunday-Thursday 1-7pm Friday & Saturday 12-8:30pm UPCOMING EVENTSMay2012 Spring Release Party - 2012 Viognier, 2010 Sur La Mer, 2010 2 Spires May 11th & 12th 12 to 5 both locations All these wines have been sold out for some time so we are excited to release the new vintages! Mom's taste free all weekend. We hope you'll join us to taste the latest. Final Friday at the Hollywood Tasting Room May 31st - 5:30 to 8:30 pm Leslie, Rod and Marcus will be there to greet you. Special pourings of limited selections. Music will be rocking the house and all we need is you! WAVE Fundraising Event -Blakely Hall in Issaquah June 5th - 6:00 to 9:00 pm An event to benefit the WAVE foundation's mission to end domestic violence. Fabulous noshes supplied by local restaurants and wine tasting. $40/person. Find details here Purple Smile in Bellingham June 6th - 5:00 to 9:00 Marcus will be there pouring our latest releases at this institution in Bellingham - come say hello and get your bottle signed. "Snout to Tail" Farm Dinner Dog Mountain Farm Carnation June 8th - starts at 4:00 with tour of the farm This is a truly unique opportunity to experience an evening around heritage hogs with house made charcuterie and a special menu prepared with ingrediants fresh from the farm. Four course dinner and paired William Church wines $100/person limited to 50 seats. Call 425)333-0833 for reservations. QFC Klahanie Tasting June 15 - 3:00 to 6:00 pm Join us and taste the new Viognier, Sur La Mer and 2 Spires. Rod will be there signing bottles and giving you all the low down on the new releases. Tasting at Spazzo in Redmond June 20th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm Marcus will be there for this special tasting at one of our favorite places in Redmond. MARK YOUR CALENDAR...Seattle Wine Awards Grand Tasting at the Rainer Club - June 21st - tickets on sale now! |
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