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.

Cabernet Sauvignon

2018
96 points – Robert Parker
95+ points – Jeb Dunnuck
98 points – Vinuous

2017
94+ points – Jeb Dunnuck
94 points – Vinuous

2016
97 points – Jeb Dunnuck
96 points – Robert Parker
94 points – Wine Enthusiast

Counterpart

2018
94 points – Jeb Dunnuck
94 points – Vinuous

2017
Best Splurge Bordeaux Red Blend – Seattle Wine Awards
91 points – Vinuous

2016
93+ points – Wine Advocate
93 points – Jeb Dunnuck
93 points – Vinuous

Southwest Facing

2019
94 points – Vinuous

2018
91 points – Wine Advocate
91 points – Jeb Dunnuck
92 points – Vinuous

2017
92 points – Wine Advocate
92 points – Vinuous

LTL Cabernet Sauvignon

2018
92 points – Vinuous
91 points – Wine Advocate

2017
92 points – Jeb Dunnuck

2016
Best Everyday Cab – Seattle Wine Awards
91 points – Vinuous

LTL Merlot

2019
92 points – Vinuous

LTL Rosé

2018
90 points – Vinuous
90 points – Wine Advocate

Upchurch art

Our Labels

Our label art is intimately created by some of the Upchurch Family’s favorite artists. Learn more about who they are and the art they’ve made.

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Cooking With Chris

Ratatouille

A #throwbackthursday episode! Back in August, Chris harvested vegetables from the UV garden and used them to make Ratatouille. He pairs it with the 2019 LTL Grenache Rosé whose crisp acidity Chris…

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Cooking With Chris

Deconstructed Guacamole

Chris prepares his signature deconstructed guacamole over pan seared scallops and serves it with the 2018 LTL Grenache Rosé. Download a pdf version of the recipe Ingredients: 2 dozen fresh scall.

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Cooking With Chris

Muscles with Chorizo

Using mussels from Taylor’s Shellfish in Seattle, Chris whips up a funky dish that pairs perfectly with our Southwest Facing Sauvignon Blanc. Download a pdf version of the recipe Ingredients: 2lb…

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