click to print this pageSeattle Met September 2011
Washington's 100 Best Wines
91 pts. 2008 Novelty Hill Grenache, Stillwater Creek Vineyard
"This Stillwater Creek Grenache hails from a steep, south-facing section of the vineyard, littered with fractured basalt. The resultant wine is aromatic and perfumed with white pepper, floral notes, fresh raspberries, and light chocolate. The broad, expansive palate has soft fruit flavors ad a persistent finish."
20 for the White Wine Lovers
2009 Novelty Hill Roussanne, Stillwater Creek Vineyard
"One hundred percent roussannes are rare in Washington; if you see this one, grab it."
Wine Spectator October 15, 2011
91 pts. 2008 Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon SMART BUY
“Bright and expressive, offering a velvety mouthful of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and sage flavors, finishing with a hint of smoke. Shows depth and persistence.”
Wine Spectator September 30, 2011
91 pts. 2008 Novelty Hill Malbec, Stillwater Creek Vineyard
"Broad and generous, mouthfilling without excess weight, this brims with plum, currant and coffee flavors, which hint at mineral as the finish lingers against lightly prickly tannins."