November 5, 2025
Journal
Brian's Thoughts, Pairings, and Press
Forty-eight harvests of perspective from Brian, chef-built recipe pairings for every Core Blend, the awards the winery has won, and the outlets that have covered us.
Written by Brian
Brian's Thoughts
Forty-eight harvests of perspective, in Brian's own words.
August 13, 2025
How to Enjoy an Aged Wine: Storage, Decanting, and What to Expect
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May 23, 2024
2023 Vintage Review: White, Rosé, and the First Look at Solesce
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March 22, 2024
What Being a Winemaker Actually Looks Like (After 48 Vintages)
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March 15, 2024
Sustainability at Brian Carter Cellars: Hand Harvest, IPM, and WA Certification
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January 15, 2024
What Are Lees? A Winemaker's Guide to Sur Lie Aging
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November 17, 2023
Drinking Rosé Year-Round: Pairings for Fall, Winter, and Beyond
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April 23, 2023
How Rosé Is Made: Three Techniques Behind Abracadabra
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July 8, 2022
Why White Blends Deserve More Attention (and How Oriana Was Born)
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June 14, 2022
What Is Petit Verdot? A Bordeaux Variety Coming Into Its Own
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September 1, 2021
2021 Harvest Report: Notes from an Early, Hot Washington Vintage
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Recipes & Pairings
Chef-built recipe pairings for every Core Blend.
August 13, 2025
Pairing Oriana with Chef Nicholas Ames' Stone Fruit Caprese
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August 12, 2025
Pairing Abracadabra Rosé with Tuna-Watermelon Niçoise
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August 11, 2025
Pairing Hijos with Chef Nicholas Ames' Spanish Albóndigas
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August 10, 2025
Pairing ONE Riesling with Mussels, Apples, and Cider
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September 20, 2024
Pairing Abracadabra Rosé with Baby Beet and Strawberry Salad
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September 20, 2024
Pairing Byzance with Chef Nicholas Ames' Duck Confit Tart
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September 20, 2024
Pairing Désir with Seared Scallops and Beurre Blanc
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September 20, 2024
Pairing Le Coursier with Chef Nicholas Ames' Chanterelle Toast
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July 6, 2023
Three Cocktails Made with Opulento, BCC's Port-Style Wine
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Awards & Accolades
This is our own record of the awards the winery has received, newest first. It is not press: for articles, interviews, podcasts, and broadcast segments about Brian and the winery, see Press Coverage.
2025
Heritage Award in Washington Wine
Washington State Wine Awards
2023
Pacific NW Winery of the Year
Great Northwest Wine
2023
Top Wineries List
Seattle Times Best in the Pacific Northwest
2020
Grand Vin Award
Washington Winegrowers Association
2018
Winery of Distinction
Northwest Wine Summit
2015
Winery of the Year
Wine Press Northwest
Wines recognised by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Jeb Dunnuck, and Vinous.
What others said about us
Press Coverage
Features, interviews, podcasts, and broadcast segments written and produced by other outlets: Northwest Wine Report, Post Alley, Lines on Wines, Wine Goblins, KOIN, and KIRO 7.
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Wine Club
Get every new release before it hits the public, plus invitations to release dinners.
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Our Wines
Real bottle photos, current-vintage details, member pricing side by side with retail.
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Our Story
Brian's path from microbiology to forty-eight Washington vintages, and the vineyards behind every blend.
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