May 01, 2013
Willow Crest - 2011 Riesling - 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast
October 15, 2012
Willow Crest - 2011 Pinot Gris - Recommended -87 Points
Tasting Panel Magazine (Online)Snappy and a bit spritzy with citrus and juicy flavors with good acidity; long and clean
May 01, 2012
Willow Crest - 2010 Pinot Gris - West Coast Oyster Wine Finalist
Taylor Shellfish West Coast Oyster Wine Competition
April 12, 2012
Willow Crest - 2010 Riesling - Silver Medal
Finger Lakes Int'l Wine Competition 2012
January 27, 2012
Willow Crest - 2010 Pinot Gris - Best of Show - white wine
San Antonio Wine Competition
November 01, 2011
Willow Crest - 2010 Estate Riesling - 90 Points
The Tasting Panel Magazine"Tart and racy flavor with juicy peach and apple fruit; tangy, clean and nervy with pure, fresh flavor; a stunning example of Pacific Northwest Riesling." - Anthony Dias Blue
November 01, 2011
Willow Crest - 2010 Pinot Gris - 89 Points
Wine Enthusiast"Spice scent comes with a hint of vanilla bean. Fruit flavors of lime and fresh-cut pear are framed by an underlying minerality. As always with Willow Crest Pinot Gris, there is good penetration and length." - Paul Gregutt.
November 01, 2011
Willow Crest - 2010 Riesling - 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast"A delightful wine, low in alcohol and done in a style reminiscent of an elegant German kabinett. Stone fruits anchor an off-dry mix of fruit and acid, with a hint of honeysuckle livening up the finish." -Paul Gregutt
August 31, 2011
Willow Crest - 2010 Pinot Gris- 89 Points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - issue 196The 2010 Estate Riesling, sourced from an estate vineyard, it is an off-dry, Spἄtlese-style wine that finished at 9.5% alcohol, 4% residual sugar, and a pH of 3.01. The fruit is nicely framed by the vintage's excellent acidity which makes the wine seem drier than the numbers would suggest. Drink this tasty effort over the next 1-2 years.
August 13, 2011
Willow Crest - 2010 Willow Crest Pinot Gris - Recommended
The Seattle Times"Spicy and bursting with lime and fresh-cut pear, the estate-grown fruit displays a refreshing minerality." -Paul Gregutt, August 13, 2011 More Info >>
October 01, 2010
Willow Crest - 2009 Willow Crest Pinot Gris - 90 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"Estate-grown from some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Washington, this Yakima Valley bottling highlights fresh herbs and sharp, juicy pear and apple fruit flavors. The vivid fruit is racy and tightly defined, and seems to gather strength and focus as it sits in the mouth. A spelndid effort that really sets the standard for Washington Pinot Gris." - Paul Gregutt, October 2010
June 30, 2009
Willow Crest - 2007 Pinot Gris - "TOP VALUE Washington Pinot Gris"
Seattle MagazineWillow Crest 2007 Estate Pinot Gris is recommended in the June 2009 issue of Seattle Magazine and listed as the TOP VALUE Washington Pinot Gris in columnist Shannon Borg's picks for summer!
"The 1,300 ft. elevation of David Minick's Prosser vineyard helps moderate the vineyard's temperature and ripen the Pinot Gris grapes slowly. This wine has fresh apple and pear flavors, a classic dry style perfect for sipping on a summer evening," said Borg.
February 28, 2008
Willow Crest - 2005 Syrah - 89 Points, "This is Lovely Syrah"
Wine Enthusiast
February 28, 2008
Willow Crest - 2005 Grenache - 88 Points
Wine Enthusiast
February 28, 2008