This just in from Wine Enthusiast’s December ratings for Alexandria Nicole Cellars (ANC) in Woodinville and Prosser … Props to winemaker Jarrod Boyle and Ali (Alexandria Nicole) Boyle!

91 points for:

• 2008 Late Harvest Riesling Horse Heaven Hills (Editors Choice)
• 2008 Crawford Viognier Columbia Valley (Editors Choice)
• 2006 Alderdale Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills

90 points for:

• 2008 Shepherds Mark White Blend Horse Heaven Hills
• 2007 Gravity Merlot Horse Heaven Hills
• 2007 Mr. Big Petite Sirah Horse Heaven Hills

Next week, we’re heading to ANC’s Destiny Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, where the grapes for these great wines are harvested on 243 acres on the high bluffs overlooking the Columbia River. We’ve been to both tasting rooms in Woodinville and Prosser, but never to the vineyard itself. We can’t wait!

Cheers!