The Best Reds and More....
Major Creek Cellars is a new winery in the Columbia River Gorge American Viticultural Area, or AVA. Our focus is on red wines and rose' wines of Washington and Oregon.
We have searched out the best vineyards after evaluating the flavors, the terrior, the management style and the commitment to producing the finest grapes. Our goal is to find those growers who match our goal of producing the best wine considering grape quality, location, climate, and patience, patience, patience. A commitment to studying, experimenting, learning and ensuring the result is about the fruit comes first.
Listed to the right are our wines. Please check back to see what is available as we are bottling and releasing wines throughout the year.
Parties interested in visiting the winery are invited to contact us. We also do wine tasting by appointment in Washington and Oregon.
Recent Additions:
2007 Waluke Syrah, Clifton Vineyard $19
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2004 Oregon Grenache
Rogue Valley AVA
Del Rio Vineyards
This medium bodied wine is with grapes from this renowned southern Oregon vineyard where long summers ripen the grapes well. We added 10% Syrah to the cuvee for body and color.
Interestingly, this wine began fermentation during a total lunar eclipse in 2004. Take a walk on the wild side with this Grenache blend.
Red fruit with lots of white pepper on top of light tannins make for a enjoyable wine that goes with lamb, steak, poultry and mildly spice dishes. 46 cases made.
$14 per bottle, $151.20 per case with discount. Available locally. Please email us - info at MajorCreekCellars.com
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2006 Oregon Pinot Noir
Yamhill Carlton District
Wahle Vineyard
This is Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. Wahle Vineyard allows us to select the individual row of Pommard, Wadensville, 777 and other clones for a custom blend. The distinct flavor of cherries with a touch of oak makes a delicate and balanced pinot.
Available now - $21 each or $201.60 by the case with the discount. Order directly from the winery or locally.
2007 Washington State Syrah
Wahluke Slope AVA
Clifton Vineyard
Intense, ripe, plump with blackberries, cola, fine tannins and no oak. Broad and lush on the palate. $19 per bottle or $182.40 per case.
2006 Washington State Cabernet Franc
Horse Heaven Hills
Aldercreek Vineyard
SOLD OUT 2007 coming soon
This is a very exciting Cab Franc, that speaks volumes about its heritage. Grown on the eastern Columbia River Gorge on sandy loam soils, the grapes are treated to a long growing season and perfect ripening conditions of warm days, cool nights and wind to dry the vines. Strong raspberry and dark wood flavors ignite the palate. 30 long months were spent in oak barrels, to create a rounded full wine. A very limited production of 23 cases.
$20 per bottle or $216 by the case with the discount. Wine Club members have priority. Order directly.
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