By Duane Pemberton
I was a judge at last night’s Cabernet Classic event which was held at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle. Here is the list of winners:
Washington Cabs:
- 1st – Ambassador 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2nd (tie) – Smasne 2009 Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3rd – Stottle 2009 Elerding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington Blends:
- 1st – The Bunnell Family Cellar 2007 “vif” Rhone style Blend
- 2nd – Ambassador 2010 Diplomat Cab/Syrah Blend
- 3rd – Kaella 2010 Conner Lee Vineyard Meritage
California & Beyond:
- 1st – Joseph Phelps Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2nd (tie) – Justin Vineyards 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and Ramey 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
- 3rd (tie) – Coho 2008 “Summit Vines” Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Louis Martin Napa Cabernet Sauvignon




