January 21, 2010Wine Enthusiast names Snoqualmie wines "Best Buys"
Snoqualmie wines received seven Best Buy designations in the March, 2010 issue of the Wine Enthusiast, adding to the acclaim for the winery's sustainably produced, food-friendly Washington wines.
On stands February 3, 2010, the magazine includes scores and "Best Buy" designations for the following new releases from Snoqualmie:
2008 Naked Riesling: 90 points | Best Buy
2007 Columbia Valley: Merlot: 87 points | Best Buy
2007 Naked Merlot: 87 points | Best Buy
2007 Whistlestop Red: 85 points | Best Buy
2008 Columbia Valley Chardonnay: 88 Points | Best Buy
2008 Naked Chardonnay: 87 points | Best Buy
2008 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc: 86 points | Best Buy
All of these wines are available nationally with a suggested retail price of $10-12.
Founded in 1984, Snoqualmie is a leader in sustainble and organically produced wines in Washington state. Under the leadership of winemaker Joy Andersen, Snoqualmie offers consumers a variety of classic wine varietals as well as the "Naked" wines, crafted from certified organically grown grapes using organic practices. These wines fit perfectly with Andersen's philosophy of capturing the natural essence of the vineyard and the pure elegance of the varietal in the bottle.