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 EnthusiastSeptember 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 AwardsApril 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 SpectatorJune 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 EnthusiastJune 14, 2009
Waterbrook - 2007 Chardonnay - 88 Points, BEST BUY!
Wine EnthusiastMay 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
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."
May 01, 2009
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 91 Points!
Wine SpectatorJanuary 09, 2009
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Merlot - GOLD MEDAL
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionJanuary 08, 2009
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - SILVER MEDAL
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionDecember 19, 2008
Browne Family - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Best Washington Wines of 2008
The Seattle TimesSelected 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 NorthwestOctober 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Noir - BEST BUY, "Outstanding"
Wine Press NorthwestSeptember 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - "Highly Recommended"
Northwest PalateSeptember 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2007 Pinot Gris - Recommended
Northwest PalateAugust 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
Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Noir - TOP VALUE Red Under $15
GourmetJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 1st & Main Petit Verdot - 90 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Meritage - 90+ Points
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 1st & Main Grenache - 89 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Chardonnay - "A Serious Chardonnay at a Bargain Price"
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2007 Pinot Gris - Recommended
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2007 Riesling - "A Very Good Value"
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 30, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Blanc - Recommended, "An Ideal Picnic Wine"
Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateJuly 28, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Noir - TOP VALUE, SMART BUY, 89 Points
Wine SpectatorJuly 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Melange Noir - Recommended
Pattersons Tasting PanelJune 02, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Chardonnay - BEST VALUE, 89 Points
Wine SpectatorJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - Silver Medal
L.A. International Wine CompetitionJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Merlot - Gold Medal
L.A. International Wine CompetitionJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2007 Sangiovese Rose - TOP WA Rose
The Seattle TimesJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Merlot - "Outstanding Merlot"
Seattle Wine AwardsJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2007 Pinot Gris - "Outstanding Pinot Gris"
Seattle Wine AwardsJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - 89 Points
Wine SpectatorJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - 89 Points
Wine SpectatorJune 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Merlot - 90 Points
Wine SpectatorApril 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Merlot-Cabernet - 88 Points
Wine SpectatorMarch 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Chardonnay - Recommended
San Francisco ChronicleMarch 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Melange - TOP 20 Red Wines from WA State
Food & WineFebruary 01, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Syrah - "BEST AMERICAN SYRAH," 93 Points
Wine & SpiritsJanuary 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Merlot - Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionJanuary 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2006 Reserve Syrah - Silver Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionJanuary 31, 2008
Waterbrook - 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionDecember 19, 2007
Waterbrook - 2004 Merlot - #1 VALUE Merlot, The Best WA Wines of 2007
The Seattle TimesDecember 01, 2007
Waterbrook - What to Sip
REAL SIMPLEWaterbrook 2005 Melange recommended as what to sip for the holidays
December 01, 2007
Waterbrook - 2005 Melange - "BEST AMERICAN RED WINE," 89 Points
International Value Wine Awards: WineAccess MagazineNovember 30, 2007
Waterbrook - 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - BEST BUY
Wine EnthusiastOctober 31, 2007
Waterbrook - 2005 Chardonnay - TOP VALUE (Great Value Wines Under $20), 89 Points
Wine SpectatorOctober 30, 2007