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What are they saying about Donedei?

"Wine Enthusiast (November 2009) scores Donedei 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points."    read more>
"Wine Enthusiast (Aug 2009) scores Donedei 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points and 2004 Merlot 91 Points."    read more>
"vinography.com ranks Donedei 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Merlot at the top of Washington State."    read more>
"Donedei Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Awarded "Outstanding Washington Wine Honor" by Seattle Wine Awards."
Seattle Wine Awards, June 1, 2007.   read more>
"Being the Best � From Athlete to Winemaker, Donedei Wines Hit a Home Run."
Avalon, July, 2006.   read more>
"...the best, newest, smallest and by-and-large unknown wineries in the state."
Paul Gregutt, The Seattle Times, March 9, 2005.   read more>
"Washington Winery to Watch"
Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2004.   read more> >
"State�s top 10 Reds . . . Donedei 2000 Merlot & 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon"
The Tacoma News Tribune, March 19, 2003.   read more>
"Serious Oenophiles should get to know Gibbons Lane Winery (Donedei)"
The Tacoma News Tribune, January 15, 2003.   read more>
"She is destined to be one of the state�s stars."
McCarthy & Schiering Wine Merchants, January, 2003 Newsletter.   read more>
"Outstanding!"
Wine Press Northwest, Winter 2002.   read more>
"Sweet, dense, and nicely balanced... "
Stephen Tanzer�s International Wine Cellar, September/October 2001.   read more>