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 – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010 – Hillside Vineyard – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010 – Hillside Vineyard – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of flowers (iris, lilac, rose) associated with slight notes of blackberry, plum and slight notes of red fruit (strawberry) in background. The palate is fruity, mineral, fluid and offer fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black berries and wood associated with a few notes of chocolate, a…

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Cathedral Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011 – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2011 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of dried strawberry, black tea, blackberry and strawberry combined with touches of cassis, flowers (rose, a touch of violet …) . The palate is fruity, mineral, fat, fluid and a bit ample. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry and cassis associated with a touch of blackberry, slight notes…

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Cathedral Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Columbia Valley

The nose is powerful and racy. It reveals notes of strawberry and cassis associated with slight notes of plum and black berries. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a good structure, fat and a small juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry and raspberry combined with touches of blackberry, cassis and…

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Cathedral Ridge – Bordheauxd Red 2012 – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Bordheauxd Red 2012 – Columbia Valley

The nose is relatively complex. It reveals notes of flowers (lilac, cornflower, a touch of iris) and a touch of leather, cherry, cassis combined with slight notes of blackberry and a touch of black tea. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, cassis, blackberry and sour cherry combined with a touch of dried…

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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 2011 Reserve – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Pinot Noir 2011 Reserve – Columbia Valley

The nose is a bit powerful. It reveals notes of leather combined with a touch of spices, a touch of Sichuan pepper as well as small notes of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and mineral. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, blackberry cream and slight notes of redcurrant associated with touches…

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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 – Necessity White 2013 – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Necessity White 2013 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of spices and flowers (iris, a touch of orchid) associated with a few notes of apple, yellow fruit and peach. The palate is fruity, mineral, slightly silky and racy. On the palate this wine expresses notes of zest and citrus (lemon, a touch of clementine) associated with a hint of pineapple…

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Cathedral Ridge – Chardonnay Reserve 2012 – McDuffee Vineyard – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Chardonnay Reserve 2012 – McDuffee Vineyard – Columbia Valley

The nose is fruity and woody. It reveals notes fruit, papaya and flowers associated with touches of apples (in the background), a touch of cumin as well as woody notes. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, round and offers a small creaminess. On the palate this wine expresses notes of zest, apple and touches of…

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