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BARNARD GRIFFIN ROSÉ OF SANGIOVESE WINS BEST OF

THE BEST ROSÉ IN SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition

JUDGES SELECTED BARNARD GRIFFIN 2010 ROSÉ OF SANGIOVESE

AS THE BEST IN ITS CATEGORY

RICHLAND, WA: Barnard Griffin has won the Sweepstake award, Gold and Best of Class for best rosé in the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:

BARNARD GRIFFIN 2010 ROSÉ of SANGIOVESE, COLUMBIA VALLEY:

• SWEEPSTAKE AWARD
• GOLD
• BEST of CLASS

Only six wines (in six different categories) get the Sweepstake awards – the best of the best.  This year’s success again underscores Barnard Griffin Co-owner Rob Griffin’s mastery of this varietal, among others, as his interpretation of Rosé of Sangiovese has won a gold medal or better for the sixth year in a row:

2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:

Rosé of Sangiovese – 2009        GOLD

2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:

Rosé of Sangiovese – 2008        GOLD

2008 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:

Rosé of Sangiovese – 2007        BEST OF CLASS

2007 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:
Rosé of Sangiovese – 2006        GOLD

2006 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition:

Rosé of Sangiovese – 2005        BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD

The influential SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition is the largest competition for American wines in the world and features all significant types and styles of wine, from each major wine-producing region in the United States.

The judging took place in January, 2011.  Judges representing trade, education, media, retail, and restaurants throughout the United States evaluated a record 5,050 entries from 3,300 wineries up from 4,913 entries last year.

Winemaker Rob Griffin says of his latest Limited Production releases:  “Some say the smaller the quantity made, the better the wine. These reds were certainly made in true ‘Garagiste’ fashion.  It is exciting to make small batch artisan wines that are generating such recognition, proving once again Washington state is one of the great wine-producing regions in the world.”

About Barnard Griffin

Barnard Griffin is a family-owned winery in Richland, WA and the tenth largest in the state by volume. Co-owners Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard have been garnering international acclaim under the Barnard Griffin label since 1983, and Rob Griffin has been making exceptional wines in Washington State since 1977.  Barnard Griffin produces more than 70,000 cases per year including Barbera, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ciel du Cheval Merlot, Fume Blanc, Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé of Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah Port, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

Barnard Griffin produces two labels; both available through retail stores, wine clubs and online wine venues.  The Reserve Label wines are crafted in very limited quantities from the best vineyard lots in the region, using European, French and American oak.  Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

Barnard Griffin selects its grapes from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley including Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Columbia Gorge and other AVA’s.  Barnard Griffin works with small family growers and favors long-term contracts with dedicated acreage for vineyard continuity and quality. The winery is a strong supporter of wine tourism (Oenotourism) in the state, and is an important stop on any tour of Washington’s best wineries.

Barnard Griffin is the only winery in the United States that contains a glass arts studio producing artisan works of fused glass.  The glass artist is Deborah Barnard co-owner of the winery.  Glass works are on display in the tasting room.

The winery, tasting room and glass arts studio are located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, WA. For more information, clink on the link: www.BarnardGriffin.com, email: info@BarnardGriffin.com or call:   (509) 627-0266.

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8/12/10

Contact:  Elise Griffin: 509-627-0266

ROB GRIFFIN OF BARNARD GRIFFIN WINERY NAMED

HONORARY VINTNER

FOR PRESTIGIOUS AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES

A true Washington Wine Pioneer, Griffin has been crafting fine wine

on a continuing basis longer than any other state of Washington winemaker

RICHLAND, WA:  (August, 2010) – Rob Griffin, co-owner and winemaker at Barnard Griffin winery in Richland, Washington who is celebrating 33 years of Washington state winemaking this year, has received another of the state’s top winemaking awards – Honorary Vintner by Auction of Washington Wines: http://www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org/Chairs-HonoraryVintner.cfm.

Beginning his Washington career in 1977, Griffin has been making wine on a continuing basis longer than any other state of Washington winemaker.

Washington is the second largest wine producing state in the nation.  Since 1999, the Auction of Washington Wines has honored industry leaders for contributions to the Washington wine industry. Selected by their peers and confirmed by the Washington Wine Commission, the Honorary Vintner Chair represents the state’s more than 600 wineries.  The Auction, entitled “2010 – A Wine Odyssey,” will take place August 19 – 21st.

“I am extremely proud to be part of an effort that has raised millions of dollars over the years to help kids get the best care possible at Seattle Children’s Hospital,” Griffin said. “I thank all who have been a part of this important and on-going effort.”

The Road to Honorary Vintner

Griffin graduated with honors from the University of California at Davis in fermentation science in 1975.  As a student, Griffin had recognized the great potential of Washington Wine country, which is on the same northern latitude as France’s winegrowing regions.

Against the advice of his college professors, who believed Washington had too cool a climate to sustain wine grapes, Griffin came to Washington in April 1977 to become Preston Winery’s first winemaker. He quickly established himself as an accomplished artist by winning the first Best of Show at the Seattle Enological Society’s Northwest Wine Festival with his 1977 Chardonnay. Griffin worked at Preston for seven years.

In 1980 Deborah Barnard moved to Washington and married Rob Griffin. Griffin began making his own “Barnard Griffin” label in 1983 with his wife. In its first year, 400 cases of Fume Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling were produced.  In its second year, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon were added to the production list.

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From 1984 – 1991, Griffin was Winemaker and General Manager at Hogue Cellars, and consultant to several Washington producers until the 1996 completion of the Barnard Griffin Winery and Tasting Room in Richland, Washington.

Among the winery’s many accolades their 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon won Best Red, Best Cabernet Sauvignon and Best of Show at the Washington State Wine Competition held this summer.  This is the second year in a row that their Cabernet has won Best of Show from the largest blind tasting in the state of Washington.  Their 2008 Tulip Riesling was voted by WINE SPECTATOR Magazine as one of the TOP 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2009.  In January of this year, Barnard Griffin’s 2009 Rosé of Sangiovese received a Gold medal in the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE’s Wine Competition.

This is the fifth year in a row that Rob Griffin’s Rosé has won gold or better in the largest American wine competition in the world. In 2006, Barnard Griffin was voted “Winery of The Year” by WINE PRESS NORTHWEST Magazine.

“With more than 600 wineries and 35,000 acres of vineyards, the Washington wine industry has come very far in the last 30-plus years,” said Griffin. “I feel honored to be a part of what has become the second largest wine growing state in the country.”  Rob Griffin has served as President of the Washington Wine Institute and as a frequent spokesman for the Washington wine industry.

About Barnard Griffin

Barnard Griffin produces more than 70,000 cases per year including Barbera, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ciel du Cheval Merlot, Fume Blanc, Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé of Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah Port, Viognier, and Zinfandel.  Barnard Griffin produces two labels; both available through retail stores, wine clubs and online wine venues.  The Reserve Label wines are crafted in very limited quantities from the best vineyard lots in the region, using European, French and American oak.  Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

Barnard Griffin selects its grapes from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley including Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Columbia Gorge and other AVA’s.  Barnard Griffin works with small family growers and favors long-term contracts with dedicated acreage for vineyard continuity and quality. Barnard Griffin has now become one of the largest privately owned Washington wineries. The winery is a strong supporter of wine tourism (Oenotourism) in the state, and is an important stop on any tour of Washington’s best wineries.

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Barnard Griffin is the only winery in the United States that contains a glass arts studio producing artisan works of fused glass.  The glass artist is Deborah Barnard co-owner of the winery.  Glass works are on display and available for sale in the tasting room.  The winery, tasting room and glass arts studio are located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, WA. For more information, clink on the link: www.BarnardGriffinNewsroom.com, email: info@BarnardGriffin.com or call Elise:  (509) 627-0266.

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8/5/10

Elise Griffin: 509-627-0266
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BARNARD GRIFFIN WINERY WINS BEST OF SHOW FOR
CABERNET SAUVIGNON IN WASHINGTON STATE WINE COMPETITION

Barnard Griffin’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wins
Three (3) Top Accolades at 2010 Washington State Wine Competition

RICHLAND, WA:  Washington is the second largest wine producing state in the U.S.  Barnard Griffin’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded best Cabernet in the 2010 Washington State Wine Competition.  The varietal scored extremely well with Best of Show, Best Red and Best Cabernet at the 29th annual competition held this summer at State Fair Park in Yakima:

Barnard Griffin 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon:

• Stan Clarke Award – Best Cabernet Sauvignon
• Governor’s Trophy Best Red
• Best of Show

This is the second year in a row that Barnard Griffin’s Cabernet Sauvignon has won Best of Show in this competition.  These awards come on the heels of Barnard Griffin’s stunning win for the fifth year in a row of Gold or better for its Rose of Sangiovese at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Thus far in 2010, Barnard Griffin has received major recognition for many of its wines, demonstrating continuing leadership in Washington state-produced wines.  Winemaker Rob Griffin says, “It is exciting to make small batch artisan wines that are generating such recognition, proving once again Washington State is one of the great wine-producing regions in the world.”

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Rob Griffin, the elder statesman of Washington Winemaking, has been named this year’s Honorary Vintner for the prestigious Auction of Washington Wines charity event to be held this August. Rob Griffin has been making wine on a continuing basis longer than any other state of Washington winemaker; a true Washington Wine Pioneer.

According to the Washington Wine Commission, the number of high-quality wines produced in Washington has been growing steadily as the state’s national and international reputation as a top wine producer has grown. More than 32,000 acres of land are planted in wine grapes and the state has more than 600 licensed wineries.

About the 2010 Washington State Wine Competition

The annual competition at State Fair Park in Yakima was sponsored by the Sunshine and Wine Committee. The event helped raise funds to renovate State Fair Park’s historic buildings and provide scholarships for the Yakima Valley Community College enological program.

About Barnard Griffin

Barnard Griffin is a family-owned winery in Richland, WA and one of the largest in the state by volume. Co-owners Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard have been garnering international acclaim under the Barnard Griffin label since 1983, and Rob Griffin has been making exceptional wines in Washington State since 1977.  Barnard Griffin produces more than 70,000 cases per year including Barbera, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ciel du Cheval Merlot, Fume Blanc, Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé of Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah Port, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

Barnard Griffin produces two labels; both available through retail stores, wine clubs and online wine venues.  The Reserve Label wines are crafted in very limited quantities from the best vineyard lots in the region, using European, French and American oak.  Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

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Barnard Griffin selects its grapes from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley including Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Columbia Gorge and other AVA’s.  Barnard Griffin works with small family growers and favors long-term contracts with dedicated acreage for vineyard continuity and quality. The winery is a strong supporter of wine tourism (Oenotourism) in the state, and is an important stop on any tour of Washington’s best wineries.

Barnard Griffin is the only winery in the United States that contains a glass arts studio producing artisan works of fused glass created by winery co-owner Deborah Barnard.  Glass works are on display in the db Gallery in the tasting room.

The winery, tasting room and glass arts studio are located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, WA. For more information, clink on the link: www.BarnardGriffin.com, email: info@BarnardGriffin.com or call:           (509) 627-0266.

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7/27/10

Elise Griffin: 509-627-0266

BARNARD GRIFFIN CELEBRATES WASHINGTON WINE MONTH

These Wines Are Some of The Summer’s Best Values

RICHLAND, WA:  Washington is the second largest wine producing state in the U.S.  The Barnard Griffin Winery is celebrating August Washington Wine Month with a special retail display promotion in leading grocery outlets and top wine merchants with a strong message: “Think Local, Think Washington.”   Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

Washington Wine Month offers fans of Barnard Griffin with great choices at good value. “Washington Wine Month is a great opportunity for consumers to learn of the complexity and depth of our many different artisan wines,’ says Rob Griffin, winemaker for Barnard Griffin. Rob has been named honorary vintner for the prestigious Auction of Washington Wines and has been making wine on a continuing basis longer than any other state of Washington winemaker.  He is a true Washington Wine Pioneer.

Barnard Griffin has received major recognition for many of its wines, demonstrating continuing leadership in Washington state-produced wines.  Barnard Griffin’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded best Cabernet in the 2010 Washington State Wine Competition.  The varietal scored extremely well with Best of Show, Best Red and Best Cabernet at the 29th annual competition held this summer at State Fair Park in Yakima that attracted over 300 wines from 90 participating wineries in the state:

This is the second year in a row that Barnard Griffin’s Cabernet Sauvignon has won Best of Show in this competition.  These awards come on the heels of Barnard Griffin’s stunning win for the fifth year in a row of Gold or better for its Rose of Sangiovese at the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.  WINE SPECTATOR named Barnard Griffin’s Riesling as on of the TOP 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2009.

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“The month of August is a great time for lovers of wine to learn more about the extraordinary value our wine provides in over 15 different varietals.  These include our limited production Reserve Wines as well as our Tulip label wines,” says Rob, “It is exciting to make small batch artisanal wines that are generating such recognition, proving once again Washington State is one of the great wine-producing regions in the world.”

Washington Wine Month generates wine sales and increase consumer awareness about the state’s Washington Wine’s impact on the national economy is $4.7 billion, according to an economic impact study by MKF Research.

According to the Washington Wine Commission, the number of high-quality wines produced in Washington has been growing steadily as the state’s national and international reputation as a top wine producer has grown. More than 32,000 acres of land are planted in wine grapes and the state has over 600 licensed wineries.

About Barnard Griffin

Barnard Griffin is a family-owned winery in Richland, WA and the tenth largest in the state by volume. Co-owners Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard have been garnering international acclaim under the Barnard Griffin label since 1983, and Rob Griffin has been making exceptional wines in Washington State since 1977.  Barnard Griffin produces more than 70,000 cases per year including Barbera, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ciel du Cheval Merlot, Fume Blanc, Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé of Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah Port, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

Barnard Griffin produces two labels; both available through retail stores, wine clubs and online wine venues.  The Reserve Label wines are crafted in very limited quantities from the best vineyard lots in the region, using European, French and American oak.  Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

Barnard Griffin selects its grapes from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley including Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Columbia Gorge and other AVAs.  Barnard Griffin works with small family growers and favors long-term contracts with dedicated acreage for vineyard continuity and quality. The winery is a strong supporter of wine tourism (Oenotourism) in the state, and is an important stop on any tour of Washington’s best wineries.

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Barnard Griffin is the only winery in the United States that contains a glass arts studio producing artisan works of fused glass.  Glass works are on display in the tasting room.

The winery, tasting room and glass arts studio are located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, WA. For more information, clink on the link: www.BarnardGriffin.com or call (509) 627-0266.

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BARNARD GRIFFIN RIESLING RANKED AS ONE OF THE

“TOP 100 WINES OF THE YEAR” BY WINE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE

At under $10 a bottle, this 2008 Riesling is not only a Deal, It’s A Steal!

RICHLAND, WA: WINE SPECTATOR Magazine selected Barnard Griffin’s 2008 Riesling

(90 Points) as one of the Top 100 Wines for 2009.

WINE SPECTATOR publishes this list each year with what it considers the year’s “most

exciting wines.” In choosing the wines for the list, the magazine focuses on the following criteria:

• Score
• Value, reflected by release price
• Availability, measured by case production or cases imported
• An X-factor which they call ‘excitement’

In 2009, WINE SPECTATOR selected an astonishing 9 wines from Washington. This is the

largest number of Washington wines ever picked. Barnard Griffin’s 2008 Riesling (Columbia Valley)

was ranked #66 by WINE SPECTATOR in its list of published Top 100 Wines for 2009.

Thus far in 2009, Barnard Griffin has received major recognition for many of its wines, demonstrating continuing leadership in Washington state-produced wines.  Winemaker Rob Griffin says, “It is exciting to make small batch artisanal wines that are generating such recognition, proving once again Washington State is one of the great wine-producing regions in the world.” YouTube video of Rob Griffin

According to the Washington Wine Commission, the number of high-quality wines produced in Washington has been growing steadily as the state’s national and international reputation as a top wine producer has grown. More than 32,000 acres of land are planted in wine grapes and the state has more than 650 licensed wineries.

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About Barnard Griffin

Barnard Griffin is a family-owned winery in Richland, WA and the 10th largest in the state by volume. Co-owners Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard have been garnering international acclaim under the Barnard Griffin label since 1983, and Rob Griffin has been making exceptional wines in Washington State since 1977.  Barnard Griffin produces more than 70,000 cases per year including Barbera, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ciel du Cheval Merlot, Fume Blanc, Late Harvest Muscat Canelli, Malbec, Merlot, Orange Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rosé of Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Syrah Port, Viognier, and Zinfandel.

Barnard Griffin produces two labels; both available through retail stores, wine clubs and online wine venues.  The Reserve Label wines are crafted in very limited quantities from the best vineyard lots in the region, using European, French and American oak.  Barnard Griffin’s signature Tulip Label wine, one of Washington State’s most recognized wines, is available across the country.

Barnard Griffin selects its grapes from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley including Wahluke Slope, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain, Columbia Gorge and other AVA’s.  Barnard Griffin works with small family growers and favors long-term contracts with dedicated acreage for vineyard continuity and quality. The winery is a strong supporter of wine tourism (Oenotourism) in the state, and is an important stop on any tour of Washington’s best wineries.

Barnard Griffin is the only winery in the United States that contains a glass arts studio producing artisan works of fused glass.  The glass artist is Deborah Barnard co-owner of the winery.  Glass works are on display in the tasting room.

The winery, tasting room and glass arts studio are located at 878 Tulip Lane in Richland, WA. For more information, clink on the link: www.BarnardGriffin.com, email: info@BarnardGriffin.com or call:   (509) 627-0266.

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