This marks the third career Platinum for Jarrod Boyle’s Shepherds Mark program, a blend dedicated to Rhône varieties Roussanne, Viognier and Marsanne that he’s named as an homage to the early 20th century sheepherders who would stack rocks to serve as markers along the Horse Heaven Hills. It’s easy to scout out the hints of guava, passionfruit and honeysuckle, along with some … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2020 Shepherds Mark White Wine, Horse Heaven Hills, $28
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars uses white Rhône blend to lead Great Northwest Invite
HOOD RIVER, ORE. — The 2019 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition will be remembered for the domination of the Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Shepherds Mark White Wine, a beautiful and fascinating blend of Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier. Of the 17 judges who voted on the best-of-show round, all but one of them raised a hand for the wine produced in … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars uses white Rhône blend to lead Great Northwest Invite
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2013 A squared Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
The Horse Heaven Hills are home to about 25% of Washington's wine grapes and home as well to Alexandria Nicole Cellars. It's a deep, complex wine, redolent of oak, black cherry, blackberry and plum, which strut their stuff on the palate and march off to a triumphant close of blueberry-flavored tannins. This earned a gold medal at the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition. Rating: … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2013 A squared Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2013 Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte Estate Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
Alderdale dirt farmer Jarrod Boyle increased production of his entry-level red blend by more than 700 cases, and yet this ranks as perhaps among his best efforts with Quarry Butte — a tribute to what this parcel was destined to be prior to Boyle's discovery. He stays quite close to the blending percentages as the 2012 vintage — Cabernet Sauvignon (56%), Merlot (22%), Cabernet … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2013 Destiny Ridge Vineyards Quarry Butte Estate Red Wine, Horse Heaven Hills, $25
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2014 a squared Pinot Gris, Horse Heaven Hills, $14
Best Buy! There are more than 20 varieties at Jarrod Boyle’s Destiny Ridge Vineyard overlooking the Columbia River, and they all seem to thrive — including Pinot Gris. This bottling under the family's entry-level a squared label marks the sixth vintage of work with this Burgundian grape, and it’s presented in an Alsatian, tropical style often produced in the Columbia Valley. … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2014 a squared Pinot Gris, Horse Heaven Hills, $14