Waterbrook Wine - Awards and Acclaim

October 15, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Reserve Merlot - 92 POINTS, SMART BUY

Wine Spectator
"Ripe, pure, focused and beguiling for its balance, offering blueberry, raspberry and plum fruit at the core, layered wtih hints of red pepper, clove and peach fuzz as the finish extends extraordinarily well." - Wine Spectator

October 01, 2010

Waterbrook - 2008 Waterbrook Pinot Gris - 88 Points, BEST BUY

Wine Enthusiast

September 01, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 90 points, EDITORS

Wine Enthusiast
"Classic cassis and black cherry in the fruit core, but also offering interesting details of bark, earth and herb. The wine lingers, perhaps due to excellent natural acidity, and without overpowering the palate it keeps tantalizing it with nuances of moist earth and wet rock." -Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast

September 01, 2010

Browne Family - 2006 Browne Family Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points

The Tasting Panel
""Bright, juicy plum and raspberry with racy acidity and fresh, lively flavors; supple, balanced and ripe; lovely, long and very impressive." - Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel

August 01, 2010

Browne Family - 2006 Brown Family Cabernet Sauvignon - 90 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"This is surprisingly fruit foward for a vintage that is often hard and unyielding. Big, ripe, round flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis and spices." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010

July 31, 2010

Waterbrook - 2009 Waterbrook Sangiovese Rosé - Top Rosés in the World

Wine Spectator
"Light, dry and refreshing for its vivid watermelon and guava flavors, lingering gently." - Harvey Steiman, July 31, 2010

June 01, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Melange Noir, 90 Points, TOP 100, BEST BUY

Wine & Spirits Magazine

"This bright blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cebernet Franc has a caramel scent to go with its dark cassis flavors. Balanced, clean, fruity and bight, it's got the dusty Sangiovese tannins for braised beef." - Wine & Spirits, June 2010

June 01, 2010

Waterbrook - Waterbrook Mélange Blanc - DOUBLE GOLD

2010 Seattle Wine Awards

April 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Melange Noir, 89 Points

Wine Spectator
"Lithe and distinctive, with a harmonious range of blackberry, raspberry, cherry and space mindling effortlessly on the light, refined finish" - Harvey Steiman, May 31,2010

April 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2008 Waterbrook Pinot Gris, 87 Points

Wine Spectator
"Fresh and lively, with pretty pear and melon aromas and flavors, lingering gently." - Harvey Steiman, May 31, 2010

March 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Reserve Merlot, EXCELLENT

Wine Press Northwest
"It's beautifully balanced and should only get better." - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2010

March 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2007 Waterbrook Melange Noir - Excellent, BEST BUY

Wine Press Northwest
"The number 4 founded winery in Walla Walla remains in the hands of winemaker John Freeman, and his blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese continues to earn shelf space in the market"

March 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2009 Waterbrook Sangiovese Rose - Recommended

Wine Press Northwest
"The Oasis Vineyard long as served as the source for this dry pink that's big on strawberry freezer jam and cherry blossom aromas" - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2010

March 25, 2010

Waterbrook - 2008 Waterbrook Pinot Gris - Recommended, BEST BUY

Wine Press Northwest
"Willow Crest Vineyard in the Yakima Valley now serves as an estate source fro this expanding operation in Walla Walla, and no oak gets in the way of this furit that features entry points of apple cider, orange juice and lime yogurt." - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2010

November 17, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Waterbrook Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 91 Points, TOP 100 WINE of 2009

Wine Spectator
"Round and appealing for its ripe cherry and currant flavors and medium-weight frame, which lets this become expressive as the finish lingers." - Harvey Steiman, June 15 2009

July 24, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Merlot-Cabernet, 89 Points, TOP VALUE

Wine Spectator

"Polished and refined, glowing with currant and blackberry; persists impressively on the poised finish."- Harvey Steiman, July 30, 2009

In his Washington report, Steiman also writes, "WHEN IT COMES TO FINE RED WINES AT FAIR PRICES, WASHINGTON EXCELS. It's Cabernet Sauvignons are rich in pure fruit flavors and Merlot remains a sold performer. Best of all in these turbulent times, you can explore terrific versions of all these varieties for $30 a bottle or less."

June 30, 2009

Waterbrook - 2007 Chardonnay - 88 Points, BEST VALUE

Wine Spectator

June 15, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Merlot - 90 Points! "An outstanding example of Washington Merlot."

Wine Enthusiast

June 15, 2009

Waterbrook - 2007 Reserve Chardonnay - 89 Points! "Beaucoup butter, caramel and toasted nut flavors."

Wine Enthusiast

June 14, 2009

Waterbrook - 2007 Chardonnay - 88 Points, BEST BUY!

Wine Enthusiast

May 01, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Merlot - 91 Points, TOP VALUE!

Wine Spectator

"Polished in texture, this is balanced well to show expressive currant, blueberry and coffee flavors, lingering beautifully." - Harvey Steiman, July 30, 2009

May 01, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 91 Points!

Wine Spectator

January 09, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Merlot - GOLD MEDAL

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

January 08, 2009

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - SILVER MEDAL

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

December 19, 2008

Browne Family - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Best Washington Wines of 2008

The Seattle Times

Selected by Paul Gregutt (Wine Enthusiast & Seattle Times columnist) as one of his Top 100 Washington Wines of 2008!

November 24, 2008

Waterbrook - 2006 Chardonnay - Recommended Holiday Wine

The Boston Globe

"Small scale, nicely proportioned, cool-climate Chardonnay." - Meuse

October 01, 2008

Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Merlot - "Outstanding"

Wine Press Northwest

October 01, 2008

Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Noir - BEST BUY, "Outstanding"

Wine Press Northwest

September 01, 2008

Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - "Highly Recommended"

Northwest Palate

September 01, 2008

Waterbrook - 2007 Pinot Gris - Recommended

Northwest Palate

August 31, 2008

Waterbrook - 2006 Riesling Recommended - "Healthy Grilling in Hollywood"

Food & Wine
"WA State produces some of the country's best Rieslings; try the apple inflected Waterbrook."

August 08, 2008