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 – Barbera 2012 – Columbia Valley

Viento – Barbera 2012 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of spices and blueberry juice associated with a hint of black tea, spices and dried flowers (dried rose). The palate is fruity, juicy, fluid, relatively powerful and offers minerality, a good density and hint of alcohol. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry and blackberry associated with a touch…

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Mt. Hood Winery – Syrah 2012 – Columbia Valley

Mt. Hood Winery – Syrah 2012 – Columbia Valley

(Washington) The nose is powerful and aromatic. It reveals notes of black fruit (berries …), cherry and earth / leather combined with a woody touch and slight notes of cocoa beans. The palate is fruity, mineral, unctuous, harmonious, dense and fluid. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, raspberry and redcurrant associated…

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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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Mt. Hood Winery – Dry Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

Mt. Hood Winery – Dry Riesling 2014 – Columbia Gorge

The nose is aromatic, floral and fruity. It reveals notes of rose, flowers (lemon flowers…) combined with hints of citrus, apricot and a slight note of spices (cumin …). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acid frame. In mouth this wine expresses notes of clementine juice associated with hints of lemon, mango as…

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Viento – Retro Riesling 2012 – Columbia Gorge Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

Viento – Retro Riesling 2012 – Columbia Gorge Vineyard – Columbia Gorge

The nose reveals notes of flowers (a hint of white flowers, a slight touch of white rose …) as well as notes of honey combined with a touch of nutmeg and hints of fruit (in the background). The palate is racy, mineral, precise, fruity (good fruit expression) and offers tension. On the palate this wine…

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