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24 Years of Snoqualmie History
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| 2008 |
Snoqualmie adds Merlot, its first red wine, and Rose to the Naked line of wines made from organically grown grapes.
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| 2007 |
Snoqualmie is named a Value Brand of the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine in June.
Snoqualmie adds Chardonnay to the Naked line of organically grown wines.
Snoqualmie's 2006 Winemaker's Select Riesling is named #2 in Top 100 Best Buys 2007 by Wine Enthusiast.
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| 2006 |
Snoqualmie named "Washington Winery of the Year" by Wine Press Northwest.
Joy Andersen named to list of "Best U.S. Winemakers" by Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences.
Wine Enthusiast names the 2004 Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc #39 on its "Top 100 Best Buys of 2006" list.
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| 2005 |
The 2002 Reserve Merlot receives 90 points from Wine Spectator.
The 2002 Reserve Syrah receives 91 points from Wine Spectator.
Wine Enthusiast names the 2004 Winemaker's Select Riesling #29 on its "Top 100 Best Buys of 2005" list.
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| 2004 |
Snoqualmie introduces “Naked” Gewurztraminer and “Nearly Naked” Riesling. Naked is made from organically grown grapes using certified organic production methods, and Nearly Naked from organically grown grapes using some conventional production methods.
2001 Reserve Syrah receives five prestigious 90+ scores:
- 92 points from Wine & Spirits
- 91 points from Wine News
- 90 points from The Wine Advocate
- 90 points from Wine Spectator
- 90 points & Editor’s Choice from Wine Enthusiast
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| 2003 |
Snoqualmie introduces three new products to its portfolio:
- 2002 Cirque de Rosé, the first rosé in the portfolio, made in the traditional method, from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Distribution is limited.
- 2002 Winemaker Select Riesling, replacing the Johannisberg Riesling. New vineyards were sourced for the blend, lending to a sweeter, richer, more Germanic–style Riesling.
- 2001 Rosebud Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, represents the first single vineyard wine in the portfolio. The vineyard produces powerful, expressive grapes, and Joy’s winemaking showcases its distinct character.
Snoqualmie Winery opens tasting room to visitors, September 2003
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| 2002 |
Plans are announced to open a new tasting room in Prosser, Washington, in the coming year.
A new Reserve Syrah, 2000 vt., joins the line-up of Snoqualmie reserve wines with a planned August release.
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| 2001 |
National expansion is complete and Snoqualmie wines are now available in all 50 states. Joy Andersen is featured
in a Seattle Times article, "Women in Wine," a story highlighting three Washington state winemakers. Wine
Enthusiast names Washington "Wine Region of the Year".
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| 2000 |
Snoqualmie begins national expansion with distribution opening in 28 states outside of the Northwest.
New releases include the 1998 Syrah (which sold out quickly!), 1999 Sauvignon Blanc and 1999 Chenin Blanc.
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| 1998 |
Snoqualmie
introduces its first Reserve wines, the 1996 Reserve Merlot and 1996 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
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| 1997 |
The
1995 Cabernet-Merlot earns "Gold Medal-Best of Show" honors
from the Tri-Cities Wine Competition. Snoqualmie introduces
a new, two-piece label design incorporating its namesake mountain
range in the art and cut of the label. |
| 1995 |
The
1994 Chardonnay and 1994 Fume Blanc, both made by Joy Andersen,
are released. These are the first new vintages of the two varieties
since 1990. |
| 1994 |
Snoqualmie's
1992 Cabernet-Merlot is released, the winery's first vintage
of this blend. The wine is awarded the only gold medal in its
category at the 1994 Pacific Northwest Food and Wine Festival
Wine & Spirits gives the 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon a score of
90 and a "Best Buy" designation. |
| 1991 |
Stimson
Lane Vineyards & Estates purchases Snoqualmie Winery, acquiring
Snoqualmie and Saddle mountain labels, the Mattawa facility
and lease rights to the western Washington Snoqualmie tasting
room. Joy Andersen becomes Snoqualmie's winemaker. |
| 1990 |
Mike
Januik leaves Snoqualmie for Chateau Ste. Michelle. |
| 1987 |
Joel Klein leaves Snoqualmie. Mike Januik of Stewart Vineyards
in Granger, WA becomes winemaker for Snoqualmie as well as for
Langguth and Saddle Mountain. |
| 1986 |
Joel
Klein finds new investors and moves his base of operations to
F.W. Langguth Winery in Mattawa, WA. Klein's partners reorganize
Snoqualmie Winery and purchase controlling interest in F.W.
Langguth with plans to phase out Langguth. Saddle Mountain is
also acquired. Ownership of Snoqualmie and Saddle Mountain is
now held by Snoqualmie Falls Holding Co. |
| 1985 |
Snoqualmie's
first red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are released.
Snoqualmie Winery's new tasting room opens in the foothills
of the Cascade Mountains. |
| 1984 |
Snoqualmie's
first white wines, Johannisberg Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Semillon, and Muscat Canelli, are released. |
| 1983 |
Joel
Klein, previously head of winemaking at Ste. Michelle Vintners,
establishes Snoqualmie Winery. He teams up with David Wyckoff
of Coventry Vale and Snoqualmie wines are produced at Coventry
Vale's custom crush facility in Grandview, WA. |
