Saintpaulia Vintners
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Saintpaulia Vintners was built in 1993 on land adjacent to an 80,000 square foot commercial greenhouse known as Shinoda Floral, Inc. The winery's name was taken from the botanical name for African violets, Saintpaulia, which was the floral's specialty from 1970 to 2002. Winemaker Paul Y. Shinoda, Jr. has held many roles in both private industry and in the public sector, yet his main passion has always been wine. A graduate from the University of California - Berkley in 1959, Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Pathology and worked for many years with his father at San Lorenzo Nursery in Santa Barbara, California. In August of 1970, Paul purchased a commercial greenhouse in Snohomish, WA, and began operation of Shinoda Floral, Inc. In addition to owning and operating the greenhouses, Paul was elected to serve three four-year terms on the Snohomish City Council and was an elected member of the Washington State House of Representatives from 1976 to 1978. He was also elected President of the Society of American Florists, which is the national trade association for growers, suppliers, wholesalers, and retail florists.
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Directions
From the south: Go north on Hwy 522. Exit on 195th going east. 195th becomes NE North Woodinville Way. Go right at the bottom of the off-ramp, across the railroad tracks, and up the hill across from Surgard. From the north: Go south on Hwy 9 through Clearview and past Costco. Turn left at NE North Woodinville Way (the second light). We are on the left between the 1st and 2nd stop lights.
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1995 Cabernet Sauvignon
A library wine, this wine is being held to show the amazing complexity that is released with additional aging.
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1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
This vintage created two distinct bottles. This regular 1997 is somewhat lighter and not as complex, but is a nice bottle of wine.
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1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Barrel Select
This wine is from specially selected barrels of this vintage that exhibited much more power and depth. A very full-bodied and enjoyable wine. Bronze medal winner - Northwest Wine Summit.
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1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
Just released September 2003! This wine is already highly acclaimed and in multiple tastings received very positive reviews. Bronze medal winner - Northwest Wine Summit. Rated Outstanding by the Northwest Wine Press, Summer 2003
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2001 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
This is a white wine made by a red wine maker. Many who have tasted it have been surprised by the complexity and multiple flavors this wine produces. A very enjoyable white.
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Fume Blanc
This is a white wine made by a red wine maker. Many who have tasted it have been surprised by the complexity and multiple flavors this wine produces. A very enjoyable white.
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Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver metal winner at the Indy State Fair.
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Red Mountain Vintners Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Select barrels from the 2000 vintage. A deep, dark wine with wonderfully complex flavors.
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Yakima Valley Merlot
A smooth and tasty merlot, full of flavor.
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