Continuing Precept Wine’s pursuit of excellent vineyard land in the Pacific Northwest, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Browne announced today the purchase of 62 acres of Yakima Valley ranch land bordering its existing Skyfall Vineyard, located just south of Red Mountain outside of Benton City, Washington. Terms of the private sale are undisclosed. “This Skyfall Vineyard …
Underscoring Precept Wine’s growth, versatility and consistency in over-delivering quality for the price, The Dec. 31, 2015 Wine Spectator made a strong case for the company through several placements in the issue’s feature sections. The Savvy Shopper, pg. 44– Browne 2014 Sauvignon Blanc (90 points!) got a nod in the “Star Turn” section on Washington …
The Seattle Times named its Top 50 Regional Wines of the Year in the Sunday, Nov. 15 edition of the its Pacific Northwest Magazine. Among the rankings was #34, Andy Perdue writes of the Ross Andrew 2010 Boushey Syrah: “Ross Mickel got his start at Betz before launching his own Woodinville winery in 1999. This …
The Oct. 15 print issue of Wine Spectator featured a curated compilation of four varieties the mag considered “the biggest bang for the buck.” Authored by editor Kim Marcus, Precept Wine received six listings across its Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Chardonnay, including: Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2013 Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon Ross Andrew 2012 Huntsman Cabernet Sauvignon …
Dan Dunn paid Precept Wine’s Canyon Vineyard Ranch a visit as he was coursing his way through America’s wine regions in his quest for book material. Ranch caretaker Bob Stiles’ dog, Robo (aka Toto, below), became a metaphor for resilience in American wine-making. Enjoy! Why Can’t American Wine Get Any Respect, Even in America?A boozy …