2014 was one for the books at Kitzke Cellars! Celebrating a year of success and raising a glass to one of our most memorable years yet. A great vintage is in the works for 2014 and our 2009 & 2010 vintages are showing extremely well. We greeted 2015 by watching fireworks explode off the Space Needle and plenty of sparkling wine. 2015 marks Kitzke Cellars 10 year anniversary and we have something special coming your way. Although I have to keep you in the dark about this for now I will recap some of our 2014 stand out moments…
SEATTLE WINE AWARDS 2014
This years showing at the Seattle Wine Awards was awesome. Our Cabernet brought in another double gold for our 2009 vintage. We knew 2008 was going to be a hard year to match but we tried our best and it paid off. The back to back Double Gold Kitzke Cabernet is really starting to make a name for itself.
Next up was our 2010 Cabernet Franc, and it is a true stunner. This vintage was a little colder than 2009 and really brought out some amazing characteristics earning a Double Gold for itself.
Rounding things up is our 2009 Monte Caramelle Blend. This Tuscan style blend was awarded a Gold for its complex layering of Sangiovese 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, and Syrah 20%.
TRI-CITIES WINE FESTIVAL
Tri-Cities Wine Festival brings in sommeliers from all over the nation to judge the entries. It is judged in a blind format so an unbiased opinion is guaranteed. Kitzke Cellars took home Best of Varietal and Double Golds for our 2013 Viognier and 2010 Cabernet Franc.
Other awards include; 2010 Cabernet Gold, 2012 Nebbiolo Silver, 2013 Rosé Nebbiolo Silver, 2010 Monte Caramelle Silver, 2011 Sangiovese Silver.
WINE PRESS NORTHWEST PLATINUM
On Christmas Eve we received a early Christmas present. We received the news that our 2009 Monte Caramelle had received a Double Platinum award from Wine Press Northwest. Since 2000 Wine Press Northwest has been taking Double Gold and Gold metal wines from 35 or more wine competitions and then judging the best of the best. If you are interested in learning more about the way this contest is judged check out Wine Press NorthWest article HERE.
MOST IMPORTANTLY WE WANT TO THANK YOU OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS FOR HELPING US THROUGH ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR. WHETHER YOU PART WAS HELPING WITH EVENTS & THE TASTING ROOM, OR JUST SHARING A GLASS WITH US. YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION AND PEOPLE ARE WHAT WE CARE ABOUT AT KITZKE CELLARS.
Cheers to a new year!
The Kitzke’s