Edge Field – Pinot Gris 2014 – Dampier Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

Edge Field – Pinot Gris 2014 – Dampier Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of melon associated with slight notes of orange zest and yellow fruit. The palate is fruity and offers a small minerality and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of nectarine, citrus zest and lemon combined with a few slight notes of apricot (in the background) and a touch of…

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Phelps Creek Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Phelps Creek Vineyards – Pinot Gris 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is gourmand and fruity. It reveals notes of small yellow fruit, mirabelle plum and fresh grapes. The palate is fruity, round, quite elegant and offers a good sucrosity / fruit maturity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of peach and grape combined with touches of citrus (sweet tangerine, touch of lemon) as…

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Cathedral Ridge – Tempranillo 2012 – Ziegler Vineyard – Columbia Gorge – Washington

Cathedral Ridge – Tempranillo 2012 – Ziegler Vineyard – Columbia Gorge – Washington

The nose reveals notes of dried strawberry and cherry combined with touches of spices, black tea as well as slight notes of black berries and licorice. The palate is fruity, mineral and well-balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry and blackberry combined with a touch of dried strawberry, small woody notes, with…

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Cathedral Ridge – Pinot Noir 2009 Reserve – Dampier Vineyard-East – Columbia Gorge – Washington

Cathedral Ridge – Pinot Noir 2009 Reserve – Dampier Vineyard-East – Columbia Gorge – Washington

The nose reveals notes of cherry, black cherry, and touches of flowers associated with a few slight notes of raspberry as well as slight notes spicy / woody notes in the background. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers small and racy acidity (terroir). On the palate this wine expresses notes of red fruit, cherry…

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Cathedral Ridge – Pinot Gris 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Cathedral Ridge – Pinot Gris 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of apple, a few slight notes of pineapple and slight notes of citrus. The palate is fruity, mineral and balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of nectarine and pineapple combined with touches of quince / citrus (in the background) and zest. Good length and persistence (citrus).

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Viento – Icewine 2009 – Columbia Gorge

Viento – Icewine 2009 – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of white flowers and lilac combined with touches of sour cherry, lychee, pear, honey as well as a hint of spices / cumin and a fine touch of verbena. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and quite aerial (not heavy texture!). On the palate this wine expresses notes of apple, a…

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Viento – Zinfandel 2012 – Columbia Gorge

Viento – Zinfandel 2012 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of black fruit, dried fruit, dried plum skin and died blackberry associated with a few slight notes of spices (cardamom, curcumin) in the background and a touch of licorice. The palate is fruity, mineral, racy and precise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, plum and…

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Viento – Pinot Noir 2012 – Amnala Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

Viento – Pinot Noir 2012 – Amnala Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

The nose is fruity, relatively powerful and quite harmonious. It reveals notes of cherry and blackberry associated with a touch of plum, a fine violet note (in the background) and a touch of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, fresh / mineral, sleek, fluid and well-balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry,…

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Mt. Hood Winery – Gewürztraminer 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Mt. Hood Winery – Gewürztraminer 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is fruity and gourmand. It reveals notes of flowers (white flowers, touches of lavender) associated with a few notes of white melon, a fine note of honey and a touch of quince. The palate is suave, creamy, mineral, fat and well-balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of nectarine and slight notes…

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Mt. Hood Winery – Pinot Noir Reserve 2012 – Columbia Gorge

Mt. Hood Winery – Pinot Noir Reserve 2012 – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of cherry and slight floral notes (violet, a fine note of iris) associated with slight notes of oriental spices, plum as well as an empyreumatic touch. The palate is fruity, very juicy and offers a good fruit expression. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum juice, cherry and notes…

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