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2020 Ribera - Reserva
Oregon Wine Press Cellar Selects- Panel Pick
“This red blend makes a bold statement with aromas of ripe fruits, warm spices and earthy mushrooms. The palate opens with rich, ripe flavors of blueberries, Marionberries, Cherries Jubilee and plums. Balanced tannins add structure while persistent notes of cigar box and coffee create a layered, memorable conclusion.”
Oregon Wine Press
February 2025

2020 Ribera Reserva – Paul Gregutt

Principally Tempranillo with Cabernet, Malbec and maybe Merlot (listed on the label, but not on the tech sheet) filling out the blend. All of these 2020s are the current releases from the winery. This has a deep blood red color, a toasty aroma, black fruits and suggestions roasted meats accenting silky tannins. The fine balance throughout leads into finishing details of graphite, coffee grounds and tobacco. This excellent wine is moving into a prime drinking window and should be enjoyed over the next few years. 100 cases; 14.6%; $65 (Columbia Valley) 93/100

2020 Syrah - French Creek Vineyard – Paul Gregutt

Aged in puncheons and concrete, this has immediate intensity in nose and mid-palate. Compact berry and minty black cherry fruit is set against graphite, iron filings, cold coffee and cut tobacco. It hangs in the mid-palate a long time, even when you’re expecting it to move to a finish. This has the approachable, drink-now readiness of all the Cowin 2020 reds. 55 cases; 14.4%; $60 (Columbia Valley) 92/100

2020 Left Bank Reserve Red Blend – Paul Gregutt

This interpretation of ‘Left Bank’ pushes the Malbec all the way to 35%, along with 20% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. I can’t imagine anyone not grinning broadly when handed a glass of this wine – it’s dense, layered and delicious, with a full mid-palate built upon black cherry, cassis, licorice and espresso flavors. The richness builds across and down the palate, with a throat-soaking texture that amplifies everything. Lightly grainy tannins fill out the finish. 100 cases; 14.3%; $65 (Columbia Valley) 93/100

2020 Weinbau Vineyard Block 10 Cabernet Sauvignon – Paul Gregutt

This is presumably 100% old vine Cabernet - at least it comes across as such. A classic take on Washington Cabernet – dense, powerful and deep, with ripe and powerful tannins that are nonetheless structured and power the wine through a rich, chewy finish. Cassis, black cherry, graphite, black tea, tobacco… the flavors pile on and linger seemingly indefinitely. Some 60% of the barrels were new, adding a toasty frame around the delicious fruit. This fine effort highlights a group of irresistibly delicious first releases from Cowin Family. 100 cases; 14.5%; $65 (Wahluke Slope) 95/100

2021 Pinot Noir - Chehalem Mountains
Oregon Wine Press - Cellar Selects
Violets, spices cherries and candied apple aromas leap from the glass. Mouthwatering acidity introduces a pleasant, succulence of preserved fruit and Jolly Rancher candy. This Pinot effortlessly walks the line between balanced and sweet, with enduring fruit flavors that beg for another sip. $65

Oregon Wine Press
April 2025

2021 Pinot Noir – Paul Gregutt

Soft and pretty, punctuated with scents of fresh thyme, moving into secondary fruit flavors of berry and melon. This is smooth and silky, with floral highlights, and it drinks beautifully as soon as the cork comes out. May or may not improve further, but why wait? 100 cases; 14.1%; $65 (Chehalem Mountains) 92/100