Maryhill Winery's offerings win big

The 2005 Cabernet Franc gets Double Platinum award
 
GOLDENDALE, Wash., Maryhill Winery, one of Washington state's largest family-owned wine producers, has received 11 awards — including two prestigious Platinum awards — in Wine Press Northwest magazine's 2008 Platinum Judging competition.

 Established in 1999 to recognize the "best of the best in the great Northwest," Wine Press Northwest's Platinum Judging awarded only 54 Platinum awards out of the 329 wines submitted to the invitation-only competition.

Maryhill Winery's 2005 Cabernet Franc scored the highly-coveted Double Platinum award, and Maryhill's 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Malbec received Platinum recognition. Only three wineries received two Platinum awards each, signifying a tremendous honor for Maryhill.

"We are incredibly proud that our Cabernet Franc and Reserve Malbec have been included in the elite circle of Platinum winners, and honored that 11 of our wines have been recognized among the best in the region," said Craig Leuthold, founder of Maryhill Winery.

"These award-winning wines are a product of the highly-regarded Columbia Valley vineyards we source from. At Maryhill, we strive to provide a wine for every palate, with diverse varietals that showcase the best of Washington state."

Maryhill Winery Double Gold award winners include the 2007 Rose of Sangiovese, 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Sangiovese, 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Grenache, 2005 Syrah, 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel, and 2006 Winemaker's Red, which was also recognized as a "Best Buy." Gold award winners include Maryhill Winery's 2005 Merlot, 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Sangiovese and 2007 Pinot Gris.

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Columbia River and majestic Mount Hood, Maryhill Winery is a breathtakingly beautiful place to visit. The winery's "Passport to Passion" weekend Feb. 14-16 provides a perfect opportunity to try Maryhill's award winning wines with free wine & chocolate tastings and live music by the Ben Macy Trio and Kit Garoutte.

Guests also can enjoy a special appearance by Northwest artist Stephanie Sullivan whose beautiful works are currently displayed along side Maryhill wines in many Seattle-area stores. Visitors can meet the artist and bring home one of her original paintings or collectible prints as a very special gift, or browse the tasting room's extensive selection of jewelry, home decor, apparel, books, music and more.