Celebrating Our Accolades

At Alluvium Cellars, our focus has always been on crafting exceptional wines that showcase the unique character of Washington State. While we don't actively chase accolades, we value the perspective that thoughtful critique and professional recognition can provide. We see wine competitions and critical reviews as opportunities to benchmark our progress and contribute to the growing recognition of Washington State as a world-class wine region.

VinePair

VinePair is the largest digital media company delivering accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks culture to a national audience. Their critics review thousands of wines from around the globe each year, selecting only a small number for their highly exclusive annual "Best Of" lists. We were honored to have two of our wines selected among the world's finest for 2024, with reviews highlighting the distinctive character of Washington State fruit and our commitment to balanced winemaking:

• 2021 Agerasia (94 points) - Featured in "26 Best Red Wines for 2024" and review
• 2022 Apricity (93 points) - Featured in "30 Best White Wines for 2024" and review

Washington Tasting Room Magazine

Washington Tasting Room is the only consumer magazine dedicated exclusively to wines, wineries, and wine tourism in Washington State. In their December 2024 review, their expert panel conducted a comprehensive tasting of our current releases, identifying Alluvium as one of the region's rising stars and highlighting our commitment to thoughtful, small-lot winemaking. Our wines received impressive scores across the portfolio:

• 2022 Arcane (94 points) - Cabernet Franc, Merlot blend
• 2022 Apex (94 points) - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc blend
• 2022 Alpha (93 points) - Bordeaux-style blend
• 2022 Allegory (93 points) - Mourvèdre-dominant blend
• 2023 Apricity (92 points) - Rhône-style white blend
• 2023 Amar (92 points) - Rosé of Cabernet Franc

Sip Magazine

Sip Magazine is the Northwest's leading craft beverage publication, covering wine, beer, spirits, and cider across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Their annual Best of the Northwest Wine Competition is one of the region's most prestigious blind-tasting events, with panels of distinguished industry professionals evaluating hundreds of wines. In their 2023 and 2024 competitions, including the Sip 12th (2023) and Sip 13th (2024) awards, several of our wines have earned recognition:

• 2022 Allegory (Double Gold) - Red Single Rhône Varietal category
• 2023 Apricity (Silver) - Rhône-style White Blend category
• 2022 Arcane (Silver) - Cabernet Franc category

Seattle Wine Awards

Seattle Wine Awards is one of the largest and most prestigious wine recognition programs in Washington State. Established in 2006, their rigorous evaluation process involves professional panels conducting blind tastings of wines from across the state. In their 2023 competition, we were honored to receive several awards for our wines:

• 2019 Asterius (94 points) - Gold for Syrah
• 2022 Apricity (94 points) - Gold for White Rhône Style
• 2022 Armogan (94 points) - Gold for Chardonnay
• 2019 Alpha (92 points) - Gold for Red Bordeaux Style
• 2021 Alyssum (92 points) - Gold for Grenache
• 2021 Anthem (91 points) - Gold for Red Rhône Style
• 2021 Agerasia (90 points) - Silver for Red Bordeaux Style
• 2022 Amar Rosé (89 points) - Silver for Rosé Blend

Looking Forward

Looking ahead, we'll continue to selectively participate in competitions and welcome professional critique as part of our commitment to growth and excellence. However, our true measure of success remains the same: crafting wines that bring joy to our community and honor the exceptional vineyards we work with across Washington State.