This Gewürztraminer (literally “spicy traminer”) was grown in the stunning Celilo Vineyard, high above the Columbia River in the heart of the Gorge. The wine was made by whole cluster pressing very ripe fruit and then fermenting to total dryness in old French oak barrels, without any malolactic. Aromas of carnations, citrus, pear, mango and spices. are followed by full-bodied and dry floral/ citrus/ spice /mineral flavors. $14.
Limited production from the incredible Lonesome Spring Ranch of this barrel fermented exotic. A bouquet of white roses and tropical fruits with dry, luscious flavors and rich body. The white grape of the Rhone. Not shy and reserved. $18.00
A taste of Spring! A serious, dry rosé produced from young vines grown at a beautiful site. We cold-soaked crushed fruit for 4 days then followed by fermentation in old oak barrels. Bright strawberry–cherry aromas and deep fresh flavors. Enjoy with meals fresh from the garden. $14
GOLD MEDAL - Northwest Wine Summit.
A blend of this Italian varietal grown in two great vineyards - Pepper Bridge (81%) and Alder Ridge (19%). Classic dusty cherry aromas and deep spicy flavors mark this dry and delicious wine. No new oak. About the name college expenses begin this Fall. $20.
Gold Medal Northwest Wine Summit and Gold Medal Seattle Wine Society.
This Grenache (80%)/ Syrah (20%) blend is inspired by the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. The wine was made by cofermenting the two varietals (100% from Alder Ridge Vineyard) then barrel aging for sixteen months. The bouquet is of strawberries, blueberries, lavender, pepper and warm summer earth. The rich, warm, full-bodied palate offers lively strawberry flavors with notes of spices, coffee, plums and earth. $25
Bronze Medal - Northwest Wine Summit
"R" we Romantic or Ridiculous to be in this business? We know that my wife is Robin and I am Rich and the wine is Red - also Redolent of exotic spices and Ripe fruit, Robust and delicious. This Cuvee (or blend) of Syrah is from five highly Regarded vineyards in the Columbia Valley. $18
This elegant interpretation of Syrah from Lonesome Spring Ranch shows the effects of cofermentation with a small amount (3%) of Viognier. The bouquet is complex with blueberries, white pepper and pomegranate and al elegant and deep – almost Pinot noir like- flavor profile. Will age beautifully! $25
What a fabulous vineyard Seven Hills is! For our second vintage from this site we have another incredible Syrah – jammy berries and light smoky oak highlight the nose while the flavors are deep and extremely long. Extremely limited – only four barrels produced.
Gold Medal - Northwest Wine Summit
Double Gold Medal – Winepress Northwest
Here we go with another inspiration wine. This one is drawn from the fabulous Rutherglen sweet muscats of Australia. We started with very ripe (29.8 brix) Muscat from the fabulous Champoux vineyard and then barrel fermented this for a short while before fortifying with grape spirits. Then came FIVE YEARS of barrel aging at ambient temperature (from 35F in winter to 85F in summer) which helped develop an incredible bouquet reminiscent of cream soda, vanilla, orange rind, honey and lovely spices. The flavors are deeply sweet and rich with ripe, floral/ spicy tones and an incredibly long finish. This is a wine to reflect with and savor. We have been patient – trying not to do too much barrel tasting as we watched the wine develop over five years of barrel aging. It is now your turn to reward yourself with our patience. Finished wine is 19.8% alcohol and 14.2% residual sugar.
$25/ 375 mL.
Gold Medal McMinnville Wine and Food Classic. $25.
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Viento - Portfolio of Wines
1990 Cuvée Déjà vu - Willamette Valley Sparkling Wine 
Great for creating your own special occasion. A very traditional champagne method sparkling wine made of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The extended aging of over 12 years on the yeast gives this special bottling wonderfully rich and lingering flavors and bubbles. Available in magnums only. $50/1.5L.2004 Gewürztraminer - Celilo Vineyard, Columbia Gorge 
2004 Viognier - Lonesome Spring Ranch, Columbia Valley 
2004 Sangiovese Rosé - Chukar Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley 
2002 Sangiovese - Cuvée Tuition - Columbia Valley
2002 Cuvée Provençal - Alder Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley 
2002 Syrah Cuvée R - Columbia Valley
2001 Syrah - Lonesome Spring Ranch, Columbia Valley 
2002 Syrah - Seven Hills Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 
Nocturne 1999 - Muscat Canelli Dessert Wine, Columbia Valley 
PO Box 1403
McMinnville OR 97128