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Awards & Accolades for Pavin & Riley

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Date Publication Title Writer Summary
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March 2007 Washington CEO Best Washington Wines of 2007   2005 Cabernet Sauvignon recommended as Excellent
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May 4, 2006 The San Francisco Chronicle Washington Merlot Less Than $20   2004 Merlot Recommended - "Nice for this price, this Merlot is youthfully tannic, yet the ripe plum and blackberry fruit still shines and the wine should soften with time in the bottle. Toast, mocha and menthol notes add interest."
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April 2006 Alaska Airlines Magazine First Class Wines of the Month   Pavin & Riley 2004 Chardonnay Recommended
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March 2006 Alaska Airlines Magazine First Class Wines of the Month   Pavin & Riley 2004 Chardonnay Recommended
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July/August, 2005 Wine Northwest Vintage Values N/A 2002 Merlot "Highly Recommended"
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July 12, 2005 Wine X Blast Top 5 Wine Picks N/A 2002 Merlot Recommended - "The Will Smith of Merlot's- smooth, nice tight body and a seductively round finish."
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Fall 2004 Wine Press Northwest Great Northwest Wine Values N/A 2001 Merlot. "Recommended"
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Spring 2004 Wine Press Northwest Recent Releases, Best Buys: Red Wines N/A 2001 Merlot. "Recommended"
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October 1, 2003 WineSquire.com Squire value picks for October 2003 Andrew Campbell -
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August 6, 2003 The Seattle Times Seattle's Precept Brands launches new premium wines N/A Announces introduction of Avery Lane, Barrelstone and Pavin & Riley wines to the market.
A C C O L A D E S
Vintage/Varietal Publication or Competition Acclaim Date Writer
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator 87 points, Spectator Selection: BEST VALUE 15-May-07 N/A
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Press Northwest BEST BUY Spring 2007 N/A
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Double Gold Medal January 17, 2007 N/A
2004 Merlot Northwest Palate Recommended - Good Value November/ December 2006 N/A
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Wines Northwest Recommended for Wines of the Week October 19th, 2006 N/A
2004 Merlot Wine & Spirits 87 points; 100 Best Values of 2006 for $15 and under Winter 2006 N/A
2004 Merlot The Wine Buzz Recommended - Bargain Buzz July/August 2006 N/A
2004 Chardonnay Wine Spectator 87-point score May 2006 N/A
2004 Merlot Wine Press Northwest BEST BUY Summer 2006 N/A
2004 Merlot Capital Food & Wine Festival Bronze Medal May 2006 N/A
2002 Merlot Wine Press Northwest Best Buy: Red Wines Under $10 October 1, 2005 N/A
2002 Merlot Critics International Wine Competition Critics Award May 1, 2005 N/A
2001 Merlot Wine Spectator Best Red Wine Values from Around the world Under $15 - 86 point score (first featured June 04) September 1, 2004 N/A
2001 Merlot Wine Spectator, New Releases 86-point score June 1, 2004 Harvey Steiman
2001 Merlot Thw Wine Report 89-point score, "good value" March/April 2004 Gil Kulers
2001 Merlot Wine Enthusiast: Best of the Year Buying Guide 86-point score December 10, 2003 Paul Gregutt
2004 Riesling Wine Press Northwest BEST BUY Summer 2006 N/A