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2009 Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley and Umpqua Valley, Oregon
Bottle, to go: $17 - Case price: $183.60
The 2009 Pinot Noir is light garnet in color with fruity aromas of fresh raspberries, cherry and strawberry, complemented by notes of rose petal, clove, cedar, barrel toast and vanilla. The palate is bright and juicy, with cherry and raspberry fruit, cedar and white chocolate.
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2009 Vintage Select Pinot Noir
Gensler Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, WA
Bottle, to go: $26.75 - Case price: $288.90
Flavors and aromas of candied strawberries and cherry-tinged dark red fruits are highlighted by cedar, vanilla, and oak spice in this silky Pinot grown in the foothills above White Salmon, WA.
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2010 Cuvée de l'Abri Rouge
80% Oregon / 20% Washington
Bottle, to go: $22 - Case price: $237.60
The nose is bursting with bright red and blue fruits aromas of raspberries, cherries and blueberries, with hints of cedar, fresh peppermint and a touch of chocolate. On the palate it is light to medium in body, with delicate tannins and refreshing acidity. The flavors on the palate are primarily red fruits with hints of anise.
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2008 Merlot
Alder Ridge Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, WA
Bottle, to go: $26.75 - Case price: $288.90
Bright ruby in color, this Merlot shows bright, juicy red fruit aromas of cherry and plum, layered with hints of baking chocolate, orange peel, and subtle hints of anise, cedar and clove. The palate is bright, refreshing and medium in body, with dusty tannins and a juicy, refreshing finish.
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2009 Black Rabbit Red
67% Washington / 33% Oregon
Bottle, to go: $17 - Case price: $183.60
Named for Edgefield's fabled mascot, the 2009 Black Rabbit Red is a bold blend of predominately Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with hints of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel and Viognier added into the blend. The nose is bright and fruity with hints of ripe red cherry and raspberry preserves paired with sweet oak aromas of graham cracker, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate shows a moderately full-bodied, dry wine, with assertive fruit tannins and a lingering finish.
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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley
Bottle, to go: $22 - Case price: $237.60
Bright garnet in color, this medium bodied Cabernet has aromas of black raspberry, licorice, sandalwood, smoke and vanilla. With moderate acidity and big firm tannins, this Cab has the ability to age well, up to 10 years.
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2010 Syrah
Chukar Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley, WA
Bottle, to go: $26.75 - Case price: $288.90
Even in a relatively cool vintage like 2010, Syrah from Chukar Ridge displays all of the strength and depth of flavor we would normally only expect from a warmer vintage. This is largely due to the unique growing conditions at this vineyard site where steady Gorge winds help thicken the skins of the maturing fruit. Come harvest the winds gently dry out the grapes, further concentrating flavors. Aged in ~20% new oak barrels this dark, concentrated wine displays ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, dark cherry cola and blueberry along with pepper, sweet oak and vanilla. The fruit suggested by the nose carries through to the palate, with big cherry and cassis flavors culminating in a long, full finish.
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2010 Primitivo
Lonesome Springs Ranch, Columbia Valley
Bottle, to go: $26.75 - Case price: $288.90
Primitivo is so closely associated to Zinfandel that in most respects it is referred to as a clone of Zinfandel rather than a distinct varietal. DNA fingerprinting revealed that most American Zinfandel is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Puglia (the "heel" of Italy). Primitivo (Primero, 1st,) refers to particular Zinfandel vines that ripen earlier than other clones of Zinfandel and are less susceptible to infection and rot. In a cool vintage such as 2010 these earlier ripening Zinfandel clones fared much better and developed the classic flavors we normally associate with Zinfandel; deep cherry, cassis and a hint of black pepper and clove spiciness. This is one of our lighter bodied reds right now so it should fall just after Pinot Noir and before Cuvee in tasting and weight order.
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2007 Fireside Zinfandel
Sweet Dessert Wine, OR
Bottle, to go: $22 - Case price: $237.60
Made from 100% Zinfandel grapes, this ruby ‘Port-style' wine was made in the traditional method by fortifying the wine during fermentation, producing a wine with both elevated alcohol and high sugar levels. It has familiar Zinfandel aromas of dried cherries and blueberries in addition to stewed fruit aromas and flavors of plum and fig, complemented by notes of brown sugar, spice and black tea. Enjoy with spiced-based desserts, like fruit cake or pumpkin pie.
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2004 Fireside Syrah
Chukar Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley, WA
Bottle, to go: $22 - Case price: $237.60
Made from the wind-blown Syrah grapes from the Chukar Ridge Vineyard, this ‘Port-style' wine has aged in barrel for six years before bottling. Although still possessing bright fruit aromas of plums and cherries with hints of violets and spice, it has also acquired a lovely nutty character through years of barrel age. Enjoy with dark chocolate and berry-based desserts.
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