Columbia Valley, Oregon Washington

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

1/2hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A striking still dark ruby red color with some bricking. On the nose: dark fruit, campfire, leather, black olives, floral. Taste: smooth, elegant, lush mouthcoating wine with blackberry/dark plum, dark chocolate, coffee, minerals, little tobacco, and a smokey graphite medium plus finish. YUM! In a nice place with a few more years to go. — 14 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Bergström Wines

Cumberland Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Slightly sweeter than remembered previous vintages yet still more than worthy. A fave OR winery and this particular wine (at least in SoCal) translates into their most affordable red. Medium/medium-heavy bod. 03.12.25. — 2 days ago

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Strong producer. I seek these out, too!

Big Table Farm

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Cherry, raspberry, currant, pomegranate, blackberry and oak. Light-bodied and soft tannins. — 9 days ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Costco. Prior to aerating properly this was a little drying and oaky, and this wasn’t so good. However, following a bit of time to breathe and aerate, this was very enjoyable. Fruits and redcurrant and cherries came out, with a bit of an oaky dryness on the finish but not too significant. — 23 days ago

Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Elegant Ruby red color with red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for about 12 months in French oak, signature blend of grapes from Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, and Yamhill-Carlton AVA's. On the palate flavors of cherry and black raspberry with notes of herb, licorice and wet stone notes. Soft dusty tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy notes. Very Nice! Drinking well now! — a day ago

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Elouan

Oregon Pinot Noir

Half bottle on sale at hotel (Hyatt Centric Arlington) for $15. Rather nice! Bought to drink with a Thai curry. We’ll see how it stands up. Happy to drink on its own- will look for a full bottle to buy — 13 days ago

Cayuse Vineyards

Armada Vineyard Syrah 2016

Feather light yet mouth coating blueberries blackberry  cranberry tartness  amazingly crystalline and precise for a American Syrah  — 21 days ago

Leonetti Cellar

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Surprise find at restaurant. Past its prime, but always fun to try older bottle and explore vintages never has before. — 25 days ago

Canvasback (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

1/2025. A nice Washington Cab. Good flavor and nice on the palate. — a month ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Paul J
9.3

PnP. Probably needed a decant. Higher OH than I expected with dark fruit. Medium plus depth and somewhat rustic. — 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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