The Northwest Wine Academy
Now in its third year of operation, South Seattle’s Northwest Wine Academy currently offers six varieties of wine. Each was created and nurtured by students in the Academy, who not only study the technology of wine making, but participate throughout the process. Two additional varieties, a Riesling and a Rosé, will be released in 2008.
Wine Products for Purchase
Wines produced by the Northwest Wine Academy are available for purchase in the Winery Studies Building on the main campus of South Seattle Community College, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
To make a purchase, stop by the Wine Studies Building during office hours, email winetech@sccd.ctc.edu, or contact Wine Studies Coordinator Regina Daigneault at 206-764-7942 (email rdaigneault@sccd.ctc.edu) or. Credit cards, cash and personal checks are accepted. Sorry, we cannot ship or mail wines. A 10% discount applies to case purchases
Wine Varieties and Price List 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008
2008
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay $12.00
Because it was perfect. This well-balanced, lightly oaked and creamy style works with any poultry or smoked fish and is good cocktail on its own.
Riesling $12.00
Fresh, bright and lightly sweet, this wine shows beautiful passion fruit and peach on the palate. A perfect accompaniment for spicy Asian food.
“Muscat Love” Black Muscat Rose $12.00
Wow! We got lucky here! This Rose shows amazing peach, rose petal, watermelon and strawberry fruit throughout a lightly sweet and refreshing body. Plenty of charm and the perfect summer salad wine. A must-try!
Rose $12.00
Made from all the Bordeaux varieties and leading the pack is Cabernet Sauvignon. A dry-styled wine with bright strawberry, juicy rhubarb, and hints of cherry showing through this refreshing summer wine.
Viognier $12.00
Our first attempt, and what a great one! Pineapple, peach, and lime show through, along with hints of floral notes that combine well with perfect acid to offset this plump white—sure to be a medal winner.
White Table Wine $12.00
A quirky blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Riesling that seems to work so well on this light, crisp and fragrantly refreshing wine. A perfect summer sipper and everyday quaffer.
2007
2007 Riesling 
750 ml $15.00
A German style Riesling with lower alcohol and pretty fruit it pairs well with many dishes.
2007 Blue Barrel Rose 750 ml $12.00
A blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this rose combines the best of both. A taste
of strawberries, rhubarb and citrus and a creamy mouth feel make this a great wine for salmon, shrimp and salsa.
Barbera $15.00
This is a first for us and we think it went well. A hugely popular style with fleshy black fruit and ripe plums that surround a spicy and creamy body. A perfect barbecue wine and one that goes with grilled summer meats.
Syrah $15.00
Plump blackberries and notes of tobacco come together in this deeply full-bodied wine. Our first attempt yielded spicy black fruit with a solid core of tar and mineral.
2006
Petit Verdot 750 ml $25.00
A Gold medal winner of the Seattle Wine Awards.
Late Harvest Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 375 ml $15.00
Perfectly balanced with lightly sweet fruit, our Late Harvest earned a silver medal at the 2007 Tri-Cities Wine Festival. A charming blend of pretty floral hints, sweet nectarines and lemon cream pie, this dessert wine will refresh you with its perfect acidity.
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 750 ml $20.00
A silver medalist at the 2007 Tri-Cities Wine Festival, this elegant vintage is impressively bright and crisp. Three months in oak brings light nuances of hazelnut, smoke and vanilla, providing background for the bright fruit.
No Oak Chardonnay 750 ml $20.00
Gold medalist at the 2007 Tri-Cities Wine Festival.
Cab Franc $15.00
This Gold Medal winner shows true cab franc characteristics, with herbal notes, blackberry and cassis. Plenty of structure surrounds the fruit with silky tannins and a good amount of acid to offset, a perfect pairing for any gamey meat or grilled beef.
Cab Sauvignon (Filtered) $15.00
A silky smooth Bronze Medal winner exhibits loads of red and black berries, plums and spicy oak that shows through a medium- to full-bodied wine.
Cab Sauvignon (Unfiltered) $15.00
More rustic in nature, with lots of nuances of bramble, blackberry and spicy vanilla with a bit of cinnamon. Tannins are more intense and tends toward a fuller body.
Merlot $15.00
Really smooth, juicy, fleshy, and plump. It has true red fruit, with hints of cedar and silky tannins. A winner of several awards including Best College Wine from www.winelibrary.com.
2005
Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ml $20.00
A bronze medalist at the 2007 Tri-Cities Wine Festival, this enjoyable Cab benefits from a generous time in French oak and a 5% component of Petit Verdot that shows up on the palate.
Merlot 750 ml $20.00
This great Merlot offers a smooth and elegant body, rich berry fruit, good spice from toasty oak perfectly balanced for sipping or pairing with food.
Semillon 750 ml
This smooth and elegant wine has balance and grace with tropical aromas and flavors.
Gewurztraminer 750 ml
A beautiful expression of fruit and acidity, it pairs will with spicy meals and poultry.
Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 750 ml
A classic blend with light oak treatment. It has a great body with herbal and lemony tones and balanced richness.