AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Chris Upchurch has dedicated his life and career to creating world class wines having always said, "...scores aren't everything. To be included in the great wines of the world, that is the goal." Since its establishment in 2007, Upchurch Vineyard has developed a habit for greatness and a strong history of acclaim to support it.

Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 96 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 95+ points - Jeb Dunnuck

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 98 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 94+ points - Jeb Dunnuck

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 94 points - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 97 points - Jeb Dunnuck

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 96 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 94 points - Wine Enthusiast

Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Red Blend

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 94 points - Jeb Dunnuck

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 94 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, Best Splurge Bordeaux Red Blend - Seattle Wine Awards

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 91 points - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 93+ points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 93 points - Jeb Dunnuck

2016 Upchurch Vineyard Counterpart Blend, 93 points - Vinous

Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc

2019 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 94 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 91 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 91 points - Jeb Dunnuck

2018 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 92 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 92 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2017 Upchurch Vineyard Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc, 92 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

LTL by Upchurch Vineyard Rose

2018 LTL Grenache Rose, 90 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
2018 LTL Grenache Rose, 90 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

LTL by Upchurch Vineyard Merlot

2019 LTL Merlot, 92 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

LTL by Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, 92 points - Owen Bargreen, Vinous

2018 LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, 91 points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2017 LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, 92 points - Jeb Dunnuck

2016 LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, 91 points - Vinous

2016 LTL Cabernet Sauvignon, Best Everyday Cabernet Sauvignon - Seattle Wine Awards

Articles & Reviews

2018 Seattle magazine Red, White, & Rose "Best Red Blend over $45"- Counterpart

2018 Seattle Met "30 Most exciting wines in Washington" - Counterpart

2018 Sip Northwest "Best of the Northwest" Best Packaging - Counterpart

2018 Great Northwest Wine Invitational Wine Competition "Best Merlot-Based Blend"- Counterpart

2018 Washington State Wine Competition "Best of Class/Gold Medal"- Counterpart

Check out these awesome reviews from Dr. Owen Bargreen of Washington Wine Blog! http://www.washingtonwineblog.com/blog/2019/3/20/upchurch-vineyard

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