House Wine Acclaim
October 15, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2010 Fish House Sauvignon Blanc - 88 Points
Wine Spectator"A lively white, lilting with grapefruit, pineapple and pear fruit, showcasing a hint of herb on the finish. Drink now." Harvey Steiman, October 15, 2011
October 15, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2009 House Wine Red - Buying Guide
Wine Spectator"There's a polished texture to this light red, which display appealing cherry, cinnamon and plum flavors that linger on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Drink now." Harvey Steiman, October 15, 2011
October 15, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2009 Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon - Buying Guide
Wine Spectator"This smooth red has spicy blackberry flavors on a polished frame, finishing with a buttery note." Drink now." Harvey Steiman, October 15, 2011
September 01, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2010 Fish House Sauvignon Blanc - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"Pure varietal, bracing and pleasantly grassy. This brings bright, herbaceous flavors of melon and citrus to the front, with a lemony snap that is indeed the sort of wine that goes well with many types of seafood, from oysters on up to halibut steaks. -Paul Gregutt, September 2011
August 13, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2010 Fish House Sauvignon Blanc - Recommended
The Seattle Times"Bright fruit flavors of melon and citrus have a lemony snap. This is the sort of wine that goes well with many types of seafood, from oysters on up to halibut steaks." - Paul Gregutt, August 13, 2011 More Info >>
July 09, 2011
HOUSE Wine - 2009 Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon - Wine Pick of the Week
The Seattle Times"More fruit forward than most Washington cabs, this brings together a juicy mix of blackberry, black cherry, cassis and coffee flavors. The tannins are tight and polished, with pleasing depth. Think Bordeaux rather than California in style." - Paul Gregutt, The Seattle Times, July 9, 2011 More Info >>
December 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 House Red - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine & Spirits"A kitchen-sink blend emphasizing Cabernet, this solid red has scents of black cherry and a hint of smoke. Its flavors are dense and chewy, with plenty of chunky tannins to works with at your next barbecue." - Wine & Spirits, December 2010
October 15, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 House Red - 89 Points, TOP 200 VALUE of 2010
Wine Spectator"On the lighter side showing lovely red berry and sweet red pepper flavors that settle gently onto a bed of silky tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2014." - Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator
October 15, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 House White - 88 Points, TOP 200 VALUE of 2010
Wine Spectator"Bright and lively, this is zingy with lemon-accented pear and fennel bulb aromas and flavors, lingering gently. Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. Drink now." - Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator, June 15, 2010
August 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 Fish House - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"It's bright and herbaceous, clean and green, with plenty of lively acidity and a hint of white pepper." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
August 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 Red Table Wine - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"The blend is mostly Merlot, with Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon filling it out. Plenty of stuffing here, with the tannic structure of a pricier wine. Black cherry fruit and a bonus lick of licorice in the finish." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
August 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 House White - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"This tart and aromatic white blend is detailed and lively, with bright citrus, pineapple, pink grapefruit jand sweet spices." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
August 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 Steak House - 87 Points
Wine Enthusiast"Pure Cabernet Sauvignon, young and fruity, with tart berry and bitter herb, The light but slightly green tannins add some useful counterpoint to the cherry pop fruit, giving the wine a more substantial palate impression and length in the finish." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
August 01, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 House Red - 86 Points
Wine Enthusiast"An all-purpose red wine, blending seven different grapes into a fruit bowl of forward berry flavors. Chill and drink it outdoors on a hot summer day." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
June 24, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 House Red - OUTSTANDING! BEST BUY
Wine Press Northwest"It's Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah with drops of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Petit Verdot. The result is an easy-going, drink now bottle of boysenberry milkshake and chocolate-covered cherries and juicy cranberries and pomegranate in the finish." - Wine Press Northwest,Summer 2010
June 24, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 Steak House Cabernet - Excellent, BEST BUY
Wine Press Northwest"Light on the oak, light on the pocketbook and bright on the palate. It shows lots of black cherry and blueberry notes with pencil lead and mineral points. There's leanness of raspberry in its acidity and ample tannins to pare with meats such as flank or round steak." - Wine Press Northwest, Summer 2010
June 24, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 House White - Excellent, BEST BUY
Wine Press Northwest"The base of Chardonnay gathers aromatic complexity by blending in Riesling, Muscat Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, which provides hints of green apples, pears and grapefruit spice. There's nice lemony tartness and a lingering finish for summertime fare and enjoyment." - Wine Press Northwest, Summer 2010
June 24, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2008 Fish House Sauvignon Blanc - Excellent, BEST BUY
Wine Press Northwest"It's bone dry and grassy showing Granny Smith apples and gooseberry tones. A spoonful of fresh-squeezed lemon and gooseberry pie makes it brassy on the palate and a good foil for steamed mussels." - Wine Press Northwest, Summer 2010
May 15, 2010
HOUSE Wine - 2007 Red Table Wine - Recommended
Seattle Times"Here is a springh bouquet of party-friendly new releases that have tickled my palate recently including: Magnificent Wine Company 2007 Red Table Wine: merlot, syrah and cabernet, with black cherry fruit and the tannic structure of a pricier wine." - Paul Gregutt, Seattle Times, May 15, 2007
June 30, 2009
HOUSE Wine - 2007 HOUSE White - 86 Points
Wine Spectator
June 30, 2009
HOUSE Wine - 2007 FISH HOUSE - 86 Points
Wine Spectator
June 30, 2009
HOUSE Wine - STEAK HOUSE 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon- 89 Points, BEST VALUE
Wine Spectator
May 01, 2009
HOUSE Wine - 2007 WHITE - FAVORITE
Sunset Magazine
July 31, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2006 White - TOP VALUE, BEST VALUE, 89 Points
Wine Spectator
July 31, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2006 Red - BEST VALUE, TOP VALUE WA Wine
Wine Spectator
July 10, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Steak House - Bronze Medal
International Wine Challenge Competition
June 30, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Steak House - Recommended, TOP VALUE Red
Wine SpectatorTop Value Red Wines, "Wallet friendly wines that go wonderfully with pizza." - H.S.
April 08, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2006 White - BEST BUY, "Wine Pick of the Week"
Wine Spectator "Sips & Tips" Email
March 01, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2006 Red - Silver Medal
Dallas Morning News Competition
February 28, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2006 Fish House - Recommended, "Ideal Oyster-Wine Pairing"
Seattle MagazineFish House Chardonnay "has all that an oyster wine should." - Shannon Borg
February 20, 2008
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Steak House - Recommended, "Bottoms Up to Saving a Buck"
Epicurious.com"After one sip you'll want to make this elegant yet hearty red your house wine. Fun packaging keeps the mood light but the wine is serious juice. Sure it goes with steak, but you'll want to pour it solo too." - Leslie Sbrocco
December 10, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - Recommended, "Ideal Party Wine"
Food & Wine"It is a steal for a good American Cabernet and lovely at holiday meals." - Ray Isle
December 01, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2006 White - BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast
October 31, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - TOP VALUE, (Top 250 Great Values under $20), 88 Points
Wine Spectator
October 30, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - Recommended, "Match Game - Food & Wine Pairing"
Everyday with Rachael RayPair with "Ground Sirloin Stew, Dill Egg Noodles and Spinach Salad" (Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Meal Recipe)
October 01, 2007
HOUSE Wine - Recommended
WA Wines & Wineries: The Essential Guide"Blocky, black type on plain white paper, that's it. But it reads "House Wine" and all of a sudden, you want it in your house. So does everyone else." - Paul Gregutt
September 10, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2006 White - "Top Pick for Summer Whites"
The Seattle Times
July 10, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - "Creative Label Pick" - Shopping by Labels, Unforgettable Bottles
Real Simple
June 10, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - Recommended, "Red Wines for Everyday Drinking"
Gourmet
April 01, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - BEST BUY, NW Red Blends
Wine Press Northwest
March 31, 2007
HOUSE Wine - 2005 Red - "Excellent Value"
Northwest Palate
February 10, 2007
HOUSE Wine - #2 Hottest Small Wine Brand
Wine Business Monthly
November 30, 1999
HOUSE Wine - 2006 White - TOP 100 Values of the Year, 88 Points
Wine & Spirits