Publication Title Date Writer Summary
San Francisco Chronicle Columbia Valley Syrahs October 27, 2006   Avery Lane 2003 Shiraz Recommended with a 2 Star Rating
Spokesman Review Box wine provides both convenience, taste July 26, 2006 Paul Gregutt Avery Lane & Washington Hills boxed wine recommended
Imbibe Thinking Inside the Box May/June 2006 Avery Lane 2004 Glacier White Recommended and receives a Best Buy
Alaska Airlines Magazine First Class Wines of the Month March 2006 Avery Lane 2003 Merlot featured
The Seattle Times Go Ahead - Think Inside the Box March 15, 2006 Paul Gregutt Avery Lane 2004 Chardonnay Boxed Wine Recommended
News Gazette Everybody should have one: What's your red house wine? February 23, 2006 Kirby Pringle Avery Lane NV Red Blend Recommended
Alaska Airlines Magazine First Class Wines of the Month February 2006 Avery Lane 2003 Merlot featured
Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications - Bargain Style Think Inside the Box Winter 2005 Article about boxed wines recommends Avery Lane 2004 Chardonnay in the box.
Post-Crescent Can't go wrong with red or white wines November 23, 2005 Peg San Felippo Article featuring holiday wine and food pairings recommends Avery Lane Gewurztraminer to pair with turkey; Mentions value at less than $8
The Wine Buzz Bargain Buzz September/October 2005 Avery Lane 2004 Glacier White "Pleasant and appealing, particularly for those who like a bit of sweetness. Fresh fruity aromas and flavors.
Kitsap Sun Boxed Wines are better than ever July 13, 2005 Nick Tomassi Wine of the week: Avery Lane 2003 Merlot 3L Cask
The Wine Buzz Thinking Inside the Box July/August 2005 Donna Marchetti Article on boxed wines mentions Avery Lane, El Paseo and Washington Hills varieties.
Wine Press Northwest Vintage Values July/August 2005 2002 Shiraz "Recommended"
Seattle Magazine Screwtops and Box Wines Get the Seal of Approval From Local Wineries July 1, 2005 Anne Nisbet Article featuring wines with innovative new packaging options recommends Avery Lane Glacier White and Washington Hills Merlot in the box and features quote from Precept Brands about the introduction of Zork to Washington wines with Wrangler.
Wine Business Monthly Precept Brands Enters Premium Cask Wine Category June 2, 2005 Annouces Precept Brands’ entry into the boxed wine category with Washington Hills, Avery Lane and El Paseo.
Vintage Experiences Bargain of the Week June 16, 2005 Dan Berger Avery Lane 2004 Chardonnay Boxed Wine "Solid Chardonnay aroma of apple and a faint citrus spice. The wine is dry(!) and has no oak to confuse the tasty, straightforward flavors of fruit. Excellent value."
San Francisco Chronicle Bargain Wines June 2, 2005 Leslie Sbrocci "A quaffable Washington-state white to grab is the 2004 Avery Lane Washington Glacier White ($8). An aromatic, off-dry melange of Chardonnay, Semillon and Riesling, this is the wine to pour with spicy grilled fish or chips and salsa."
Seattle Times Great Taste at the Right Price May 25, 2005 Paul Gregutt Averly Lane 2004 Riesling recommended.
Wine X Magazine Top Five Wine Picks Under $15 May 10, 2005   Avery Lane 2003 Chardonnay Receives X "Recommended" Score
Wine X Magazine Top Five Wine Picks Under $15 April 27, 2005   Avery Lane Glacier Lane Receives XX "Highly Recommended" Score
The Wine Report La Dolce Vida Holiday 2004   Rated #10 (Top Ten Value wines) Avery Lane 2001 Merlot
The Wine Report Top 50 in 2004 Holiday 2004   Rated #14, Avery Lane 2001 Merlot
Wine Press Northwest $10 and Under Picks Nov 30, 2004   Avery Lane 2002 Chardonnay
San Francisco Chronicle The Chronicle's Wine Selections: Washington State Chardonnay Oct 28, 2004   Avery Lane 2003 Chardonnay
Wine Press Northwest $10 and Under Picks October 2004   Avery Lane 2003 Gewurztraminer
Wine Press Northwest   Fall 2004   Avery Lane bottle shot on publication cover.
Wine Press Northwest - Online Newsletter $10 and Under Picks Oct 19, 2004   2003 Johannisberg Riesling.
San Francisco Chronicle The Chronicle's Wine Selections: Washington State Merlots $20 and Less Sep 2, 2004   Avery Lane 2002 Merlot. Good Value.
Wine Press Northwest Great Northwest Value Wine Fall 2004   2001 Sauvignon Blanc. Recommended.
Wine Press Northwest Best Buys: White Wines Fall 2004   2003 Johannisberg Riesling. Rated "Outstanding!"
Wine Press Northwest Best Buys: White Wines Fall 2004   2003 Gewurztraminer. Rated "Outstanding!"
Wine Press Northwest Best Buys: White Wines Fall 2004   Recommends 2002 Chardonnay
Wine Report 2005 Global Reports, Pacific Northwest: Best Value Producers August 2004 Paul Gregutt Avery Lane listed at 5 of 10 Best Value Producers in the Northwest
Kitsap Sun Sip a light, cool wine to celebrate summer July 28, 2004 Nick Tomassi Avery Lane 2001 Sauvignon Blanc - "light straw color, melon, peach, herbs aromas, citrus fruit flavors, medium body, nicely balanced finish."
Cooking Light Aromatic Whites June 1, 2004 Karen MacNeil Recommends 2003 Riesling.
Sunset Magazine White Sale May 1, 2004 Karen MacNeil Fife Features 2002 Riesling as one of four recommended Northwest Rieslings; bottle picture.
Wine X Magazine X Rate Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks April 21, 2004   Recommends 2002 Sauvignon Blanc. (XX).
Wine X Magazine X Rate Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks April 1, 2004   Recommends 2002 Gewurztraminer (X).
Winesquire.com Squire Value Picks March 15, 2004 Andrew Campbell Features 2001 Syrah top 5 wine out of 10 value picks.
Wine Press Northwest Recent Releases, Best Buys: White Wines Spring, 2004   2001 Sauvignon Blanc. Rated "Outstanding!"
Food & Wine Magazine Top 10 Holiday Wine Picks (Easter Wines) - 2002 Sauvignon Blanc April 1, 2004 Richard Nalley From a Washington State producer with a remarkable commitment to value, this lively, medium bodied Sauvignon Blanc (in only its second vintage) has bright fruit and a well- integrated cut of citrusy acidity.
Wine Press Northwest Northwest Wine of the Week: Avery Lane 2001 Chardonny Dec 17, 2003 Andy Perdue Showcases Avery Lane 2001 Chardonnay. Rated Outstanding' by Wine Press Northwest.
Puget Sound Business Journal Wineries Aug 22, 2003 Angela Silling Ranks Avery Lane as 15th largest winery in Washington state by number of cases produced (out of 25).
San Francisco Chronicle Aromatic whites, fearless reds impress Oct 2, 2003 Leslie Sbrocco Recommends Avery Lane 2002 Gewurztraminer as a top weekly pick from Washington state.
The Seattle Times Case Studies: For the holidays: explorers, stars and bargains Oct 31, 2004 Paul Gregutt Rates top wines of the year. Lists Avery Lane 2001 Riesling as one of the year's best white wines.
Wine X Magazine X Rated Wines: Top 5 Wine Picks Oct 8, 2003   Rates Avery Lane 2001 Sauvignon Blanc as "highly recommended" (XX).
The Seattle Times Don't forget about those summery sauvignon blancs Sep 17, 2003 Paul Gregutt Lists Avery Lane 2001 Sauvignon Blanc as a recommended Washington sauvignon blanc.
The Seattle P.I. Wine Pick of the Week: Avery Lane Aug 27, 2003 Richard Kinssies Review of Avery Lane varietals. Lists sauvignon blanc, gewurztraminer, riesling and merlot as favorites; picture.
The Seattle Times Precept Brands' Avery Lane label: another entry in the value vino market Aug 27, 2003 Thomas P. Skeen Summary of Precept Brands and introduction of bargain-priced Avery Lane line to the market; pictures.
The Seattle Times Seattle's Precept Brands launches new premium wines Aug 6, 2003   Announces introduction of Avery Lane, Barrelstone and Pavin & Riley wines to the market.