Apex Acclaim
January 06, 2012
Apex - Apex Ascent 2008 Merlot - GOLD MEDAL
San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionApex winemaker Peter Devison is smiling after winning GOLD for his rigorously tasted (and loved) creation: Apex Ascent 2008 Merlot. Other medals Apex earned include:
- Apex Cellars - 2009 Chardonnay - Silver
- Apex Cellars-2008 Merlot - Bronze
- Apex Ascent - 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon - Silver
- Apex Ascent --2009 Red Blend - Bronze
The 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition has set a new American wine competition record with an astounding 5,500 entries, surpassing its previous record of 5,050 last year. For nine consecutive years, this prestigious competition holds strong as the "Largest Competition of American Wines in the World."
"This new record serves as an affirmation that every year wine consumers look toward the SFCWC award medal winning wines as a barometer when purchasing their wines," said Bob Fraser, SFCWC Executive Director. "We are thrilled that wineries all over the United States understand and respect the outstanding caliber of our 65 judges from throughout the wine industry and the country."
Results were announced online at www.sfgate.com and www.winejudging.com on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012. A public tasting of these award winning wines will be at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center in San Francisco from 2-5 pm on February 18, 2012.
See all the winners at www.winejudging.com
October 01, 2011
Apex - Apex Ascent 2010 Sauv. Blanc - 91 Pts - Recommended
Wine Enthusiast
August 13, 2011
Apex - 2010 Apex Ascent Sauvignon Blanc - Recommended
The Seattle Times"My personal favorite summer white is sauvignon blanc. This one is complex, crisp and balanced. You'll find flavors of mixed citrus, green apple and fruit rind." -Paul Gregutt, August 13, 2011 More Info >>
July 01, 2011
Apex - 2006 Apex Cabernet Sauvignon - 90 points
Wine Enthusiast"an aromatic entry promises plums, cassis and blackberries. In the mouth, some figgy fruit flavors coalesce around barrel notes of toast and roasted coffee. Drinking well but cellarworthy for another 6-8 years." - Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, July 2011
July 01, 2011
Apex - 2009 Apex Ascent Sauvignon Blanc - 90 points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"Grapefruit and gooseberry scents and flacors mark this as a New Zealand-style Sauvignon Blanc, and a very good one at that. The acidity carries the fruit, and brings a zesty freshness to the finish." - Paul Gregutt, Wine Enthusiast, July 2011
December 01, 2010
Apex - 2006 Apex II Cabernet Sauvignon, 92 Points, BEST BUY, Year's BEST Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine & Spirits"A savory noise of white pepper and dried herbs gives way to supple, juicy cherry flavors. It's marked by fine tannins and a hint of seed spice on the finish." - Wine & Spirits, December 2010
December 01, 2010
Apex - 2008 Apex Riesling - 90 Points, BEST BUY
Wine & Spirits"Pure and pretty with an intriguinly minty, herbal scent, this wine has juicy green apple flavor on the midpalate and mouthwatering, talc-like acidity. A good pairing with white sausages."
August 01, 2010
Apex - 2007 Apex II Ascent Red Blend - 88 Points, BEST BUY
Wine Enthusiast"A Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah blend, this comes together gracefully with pure, sweet berry/cherry flavor, ripe and silky tannins, and just a suggestion of leaf and green herb." - Paul Gregutt, August 2010
August 01, 2010
Apex - 2008 Apex Riesling - Recommended
Cooking Light"Apex Cellar's 2008 Riesling from Washington state's Columbia Valley would be a great choice, with the spritz of lemon offsetting its off-dry stone fruit." - Sara Schneider, Cooking Light
March 25, 2010
Apex - 2007 Apex II Ascent Red Blend - OUTSTANDING! BEST BUY
Wine Press Northwest"Here's a winning blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah" - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2010
July 31, 2008
Apex - 2006 Chardonnay - 89 Points
Wine Spectator