Maryhill Winery
Winemaker's Columbia Valley Red Blend
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
We actually liked this better than the Cab we had earlier this week from Maryhill. All of their wines are really well made.
We actually liked this better than the Cab we had earlier this week from Maryhill. All of their wines are really well made.
Jun 11th, 2020
So, the move to Seattle is in the books and it's time to start figuring out these new AVAs. Because I had to buy just about everything over again at the local Target, I figured, why not a cheap bottle of local table red? Maryhill winery sits right on the Washington side of the border with Oregon, on the south end of the Columbia Valley. Over 46k cases were produced of the red blend, (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, and Cab Franc - no % listed), which is why it's a ten dollar bottle but don't be fooled, the winery itself sources and grows many varietals and has laid claim to many accolades. The Columbia Valley AVA stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The AVA is ripe for exploration and viticulture with 11,000,000 designated acres of which over 40,000 acres are planted in vineyards. ~$12 | #maryhill #columbiavalley #redblend
On the eyes: Hazy, deep, ruby red, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Cedar planks smeared with red fruit jam (rhubarb-strawberry?) yielding to a bit of funkiness, med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med- tannins, med+ acid, med alcohol, med body. Red jam and cedar again, decent mineralty, but a bit overpowered by the acid. Decent table wine.
So, the move to Seattle is in the books and it's time to start figuring out these new AVAs. Because I had to buy just about everything over again at the local Target, I figured, why not a cheap bottle of local table red? Maryhill winery sits right on the Washington side of the border with Oregon, on the south end of the Columbia Valley. Over 46k cases were produced of the red blend, (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, and Cab Franc - no % listed), which is why it's a ten dollar bottle but don't be fooled, the winery itself sources and grows many varietals and has laid claim to many accolades. The Columbia Valley AVA stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The AVA is ripe for exploration and viticulture with 11,000,000 designated acres of which over 40,000 acres are planted in vineyards. ~$12 | #maryhill #columbiavalley #redblend
On the eyes: Hazy, deep, ruby red, med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Cedar planks smeared with red fruit jam (rhubarb-strawberry?) yielding to a bit of funkiness, med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med- tannins, med+ acid, med alcohol, med body. Red jam and cedar again, decent mineralty, but a bit overpowered by the acid. Decent table wine.
great taste for such a good value! less than $12/btl directly from Maryhill
great taste for such a good value! less than $12/btl directly from Maryhill
Jun 10th, 2016
A wonderful blend. Smooth tannins, not too sweet, not acidic.
A wonderful blend. Smooth tannins, not too sweet, not acidic.
Jun 7th, 2016
Quite drinkable. $16.99 but got on sale for $14.99
Quite drinkable. $16.99 but got on sale for $14.99
Jun 5th, 2016More wine in Goldendale home of Maryhill Winery
More wine in Goldendale home of Maryhill Winery
May 19th, 2016I love this wine. Safeway of all places was doing 30% off all Washington wines, so I tried it and went back for 6 more. Really easy drinking.
I love this wine. Safeway of all places was doing 30% off all Washington wines, so I tried it and went back for 6 more. Really easy drinking.
Mar 26th, 2016