Tasting NotesCHATTER CREEK WINES
Pinot Gris 2007 Columbia Valley
The wine is very floral, showing ripe pear and Fuji apple in the nose.
Although the wine is dry, there are sweet flavors of nectarine, apple, litchi fruit and mixed melons on the palate.
The wine was not put through malolactic fermentation in order to preserve
the lively acidity that supports its long clean finish.
Tasting Notes
Viognier 2006 Columbia Valley
This is a well-balanced wine that is a good match with lighter foods, especially
fish. It has a very floral nose with hints of peach, pear and melon. It also presents the clean flavor
of apple, with a hint of litchi fruit in its lingering finish.
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Grenache 2007 Columbia Valley
A very pretty wine in the glass, light ruby in color, very clear and bright. The nose is full of the aromas of cranberry, fresh bread and strawberry. Racy acid in the forward palate combines with the flavors of cranberry, raspberry, peach and a bit of hazelnut, resulting in a well-balanced, classic Grenache.
Syrah Lonesome Spring Ranch 2005 Yakima Valley
This vintage produced very lively but concentrated fruit. The wine shows this
with its deep purple color. Hints of blackberry, sage and plumb waft from the glass in an inviting
“drink me!” way. Racy acid at the attack propels this richly extracted, well-balanced classic Syrah.
Next, black plum, blackberry, cassis and rosemary elements cross the palate. Firm tannins hold the
experience in balance without being austere. Finally, the long-balanced finish
hangs on until giving way to a silky hint of toasted nuts.
Tasting Notes
2005 Vintage - Parker Wine Advocate, September 2007 issue: 90 points
Syrah Clifton Hill 2005 Columbia Valley
A hedonistic wine, it is dark ruby color, with a purple edge, and appears viscous
in the glass. The nose is a savory mix of cedar, orange peel, plum and, blackberry. As it continues to
open, you taste hints of sage, nutmeg, allspice, blueberries and roasted coffee. The warm, weighty attack
is full of blackberry, plum, grilled meats and dark chocolate, with underlying mineral notes. A high
glycerin, almost creamy mid-palate unfolds into a lingering, sexy, cocoa and port-like finish.
Tasting Notes
2005 Vintage - Wine Spectator, June 2007: 92 points
2004 Vintage - Wine Spectator: 92 points
Cabernet Franc Alder Ridge 2006 Horse Heaven Hills
This wine sparkles with bright, deep garnet color, the 2006 Cabernet Franc
has a striking nose of violets, blueberry, and black cherry. The attack on this wine carries through the lead pencil,
warming to blueberry fruit, plum, cherry and fresh acidity
on the mid-palette. The finish continues the interplay of the fruit and terroir,
framed in by notes of toasted almonds and vanilla bean. A wine of tremendous
balance and attentive winemaking savoir-faire, this Cab Franc deserves not only
to be bottled by itself, it could serve as your whole meal.
Tasting Notes
2005 Vintage - Parker Wine Advocate, September 2007 issue: 90 points
Blend 105 2005
This
wine sparkles with bright, ruby color. Ripe and forward, a blend of violets,
cassis, and black cherry, jump from the nose. Good acid on the attack of this
wine carries through the lead pencil and quartz notes, warming to plummy cherry
and blueberry fruit. The finish continues the interplay of the fruit and terroir,
framed in by notes of toasted almonds and vanilla bean. A wine that boasts of
tremendous balance and attentive winemaking.
Tasting Notes
2004 Vintage - Wine Spectator: 90 points
Cabernet Sauvignon Alder Ridge 2005 Horse Heaven Hills
Very inviting, this wine shows dark purple with some ruby on the rim. The
bright nose is intertwined with a complex mix of dark chocolate and black
cherry, with hints of coffee, pepper and blackberry elements. A medley of youthful, ripe flavors, including black cherry, cassis and
cedar, lingers in a tremendously round mid-palate. Creamy and rich, with a good mouth feel, it’s a medium to full-bodied
wine, well balanced and even, with smooth tannins. A lingering finish leaves you both satisfied and ready for more.
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