Alder Ridge is an 800-acre vineyard in the southern Horse Heaven Hills owned by Precept Wine/Winemakers LLC. It is less than an hour's drive east of Maryhill Winery and is highly regarded for its warm-climate grapes, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. This example opens with aromas of cedar, red currant, black raspberry and ripe plum. On the palate, it offers rich flavors of … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2010 Alder Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $40
Archives for May 2013
Oregon winemaker compares spring in Willamette Valley to 1992
DUNDEE, Ore. — Jacques Tardy, winemaker for Torii Mor Winery in Oregon's Dundee Hills, likens the start of the 2013 vintage to that of 1992. "The temperature and dry weather are somewhat unusual, last time I have seen a start like this was 1992, and harvest started for young vines at the end of August," Tardy wrote in an email sent to Torii Mor fans on Thursday. Tardy, a … [Read more...] about Oregon winemaker compares spring in Willamette Valley to 1992
Maryhill Winery 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $36
Norm McKibben owns and co-owns a number of top vineyards in the Walla Walla Valley, including Seven Hills and Pepper Bridge, and this 240-acre site in the southern valley is managed by his son, Shane. This yummy Merlot offers aromas of orange zest, cherry bitters, spice and some oak, followed by flavors of cranberry, black cherry and chocolate. It's a smooth, approachable red … [Read more...] about Maryhill Winery 2010 Les Collines Vineyard Merlot, Walla Walla Valley, $36
Oregon drivers embrace Wine Country license plate
PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of wine lovers in Oregon drive with pride as they embraced the Wine Country license plate during the first 12 months of the program. "It’s been a year since Oregon offered the first-in-the-nation wine license plates, and they are proving a hit with Oregon drivers," Charles Humble, communications director for the Oregon Wine Board, said in an email. … [Read more...] about Oregon drivers embrace Wine Country license plate
Washington Hills 2011 Syrah, Washington, $10
Best Buy! It doesn't get much better than buying a great wine for a 10-spot. Make this offering from a longtime Washington winery your summer grilling wine. Syrah is great with roasted pork loin, grilled ribeye, buffalo wings, burgers or pizza - making it perfect for outdoor dining. This yummy red opens with aromas of black currant, blackberry jam, red plum and spice, followed … [Read more...] about Washington Hills 2011 Syrah, Washington, $10