Adega Northwest Wine Shop

Overview
This is a taste of Spain, Portland style! Since Albarino is a variety of white wine grape grown primarily in northwest Spain and northwest Portugal, it seemed appropriate to have a go at it in the Pacific Northwest! Albarino, while a very noble variety, is not commonly planted in the United States.  Small amounts are scattered throughout Washington State, Southern Oregon and California.  This particular Albarino is sourced from the Dutchman Vineyard in the Yakima Valley, planted and managed by Washington State legendary grower Bill Denhoed.  A small section of the vineyard is planted to Albarino and is only sold to a few wineries that use it for a single varietal bottling.  We are pleased to add this lovely refreshing wine to our portfolio just in time for the Spring/Summer.

Varietal:  100% Albarino
Vineyard: Dutchman Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington State
Aging: Stainless Steel Cold Stabilizing and Aging
Production:  150 Cases

Tasting Notes: Aromas of Wet stone, fresh cut grass, honeysuckle, apricot, and white nectarine. Bright flavors of lemon curd and green apple with rich and round texture finishing with crisp acidity. 

Pair with Shellfish or Roasted Vegetables

Varietal:  70% Marsanne / 30% Roussanne
Vineyard: Dutchman Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington State
Fermentation / Aging:  Barrel fermentation in neutral French oak barrels and aged in the same barrels for 10 months.
Production:  150 Cases

Tasting Notes: Notes of chamomile, orange marmalad and apricot. Flavors of marzipan and lemon butter cookie, with a rich round and creamy texture. Great structure reminiscent of a white Hermitage. 

Pairing: Creamy and Buttery seafood dishes and Creamy Olive hummus

YAKIMA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  50% Riesling / 30% Alvarinho / 10% Roussanne / 10% Chardonnay
Vineyard: Dutchman Vineyard / French Creek Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington State
Fermentation / Aging:  Fermentation, cold stabilization and aging in stainless steel for the Riesling, Alvarinho, and Chardonnay. Barrel fermentation and aging in neutral French oak for the Roussanne
Production:  250 Cases

Tasting Notes: Opens up with aromatic floral, tropical, and slightly nutty notes. Flavors jasmine and yellow apple with mouthwatering acidity and a clean crisp finish. 

Pairing: Pasta Carbonnara and Portk Schnitzel

Varietal:  100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: French Creek Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Washington State
Fermentation / Aging:  Barrel fermentation and aging in neutral French oak barrels
Production:  100 Cases

Tasting Notes: Aromas of Asian pear, preserved lemon, sweet herbs, and brioche. Bright flavors of citrus and vanilla with a creamy texture finishing crisp with a kiss of oak. 

Pairing: Chicken in a Morel Mushroom Cream Sauce, Dungeness Crab Cakes With Grainy Mustard Sauce

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Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir 

Vineyard(s): Cook Family Vineyard - Chehalem Mountains - Willamette Valley, OR

Fermentation:  Stainless Steel

Production: 25 Cases

Pairing: Coming Soon!

Overview

Varietal: 50% Touriga Nacional / 50% Tempranillo

Vineyard(s): Upland Vineyard - Snipes Mountain - Columbia Valley, WA

Fermentation / Aging: Stainless Steel

Production: 18 Cases

Pairing: Beef Tartare, Prosciutto Wrapped White Asparagus With Citrus Vinaigrette.

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Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 35% Cabernet Franc / 15% Malbec

Vineyard(s): Upland Vineyard - Snipes Mountain - Columbia Valley, WA

Fermentation: Stainless Steel

Aging: 100% French Oak, 30% New

Production: 100 Cases

Pairing: Roasted Lamb Loin With Ratatouille, Slow Smoked Beef Brisket With Creamy Polenta

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Varietals: Touriga Nacional, Tempranillo, Souzao

Vineyard(s): Upland Vineyard - Snipes Mountain - Columbia Valley, WA

Fermentation: Stainless Steel

Aging: 100% French Oak, 30% New

Production: 100 Cases

Pairing: Coming Soon

TWO BLONDES VINEYARD  BLOCK 8
YAKIMA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  100%  Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Two Blondes Vineyard – Block 8, Yakima Valley, Washington State
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs / Aerations
Barrel Aging:  21 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (33% New)
Production:  75 Cases

Tasting Notes:  Aromas of black currant, blackberry syrup, bell pepper, jalapeno, and violet jump out of the glass.  A medium bodied wine with flavors of rainier cherry, raspberry, cassis, and allspice.  Fresh, bright and focused with excellent texture and a lingering finish.

Overview

Varietal:  100%  Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Firethorn Vineyard – Trillium Block, Columbia Valley, Oregon
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs / Aerations
Barrel Aging:  21 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (40% New)
Production:  125 Cases

Tasting Notes: Notes of Red currant, cassis, spearmint and piping tobacco unfold on the nose. Flavors of black cherry, plum, vanilla, and exotic baking spices. Rich and round with smooth tannins, an excellent backbone of acidity and a lengthy, silky finish.

Overview
Weinbau Vineyard has always been regarded as one of the finest vineyards in Washington State, producing some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon that has long been the backbone of some of the finest Washington State blends you may have in your cellar. Block 10 is an exclusive block with some of the oldest plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard dating back to 1982. The age of the vines are prevalent in the wine adding incredible complexity and depth that only old vines can provide.

Tasting Notes
Aromas of cherry, vanilla, fresh herbs clove and cocoa powder. Rich and full bodied on the palate with flavors of chocolate, cherries, and red currant, with fine dusty tannins and a lengthy dry finish.

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging: 21 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (40% New)
Production: 125 Cases

Tasting Notes:  Scents of black currant, blueberry, huckleberry, vanilla, and black tea.  Rich and full bodied with a core of dark fruit driven flavors backed by notes of toasty oak, star anise, and cedar.  The tannins are velvet, finishing with great depth and length.

Varietal:  50%  Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Syrah
Vineyard: Firethorn Vineyard - Columbia Valley, Oregon
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs / Aerations
Barrel Aging:  20 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (30% New)
Production:  50 Cases

CABERNET SAUVIGNON - GAMACHE VINEYARD - BLOCK 19 - “OLD VINE” - COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Gamache Vineyard - Block 19 - Columbia Valley - Washington State
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs/Aerations
Barrel Aging: 22 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (40% New)
Production:  100 Cases

Tasting Notes: Aromas of black current, eucalyptus, nutmeg, clove, and leather. Flavors of plum, black pepper, and cocoa powder with an opulent finish. Very complex if not a bit rustic reminiscent of an Italian wine.

Pairing: Osso Bucco with white bean, garlic, and rosemary ragu

Varietal:  100% Malbec
Vineyard: Double Canyon Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State
Fermentation:  Partial Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs/Aerations. Partial Barrel Fermentation in 400L French Oak Puncheons
Barrel Aging: 22 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (40% New)
Production:  125 Cases

COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  100% Malbec
Vineyard: Double Canyon Vineyard, Two Blondes Vineyard
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs/Aerations
Barrel Aging: 20 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (25% New)
Production:  100 Cases

Tasting Notes:  Aromas blackberry jam, bing cherry pie, cocoa powder, and sage intermingle.  Rich and full bodied with deep flavors of fig, stewed plum, black pepper, black tea and dark chocolate back by mouth watering acidity, youthful tannins and a smooth and lengthy finish.

COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  100% Syrah
Vineyard: Double Canyon Vineyard, Firethorn Vineyard, Kamiak Vineyard, Washington State
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs/Aerations
Barrel Aging: 20 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak (10% New)
Production:  200 Cases

Tasting Notes: Aromas of mature dark berries, smoked meat, black tea. Gobs of fruit on the pallet with flavors of charred plums, roasted tomato and sweet herbs.

Pairing: Grilled Venison with a dark berry fruit sauce.

DOUBLE CANYON VINEYARD - HORSE HEAVEN HILLS - WASHINGTON STATE

Varietal:  100% Syrah
Vineyard: Double Canyon Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State
Fermentation:  Stainless Steel Fermentation with Daily Punch Downs/Aerations
Barrel Aging: 20 Months in Barrel, 100% French Oak 500L Puncheon (30% New)
Production:  125 Cases

Tasting Notes: Opens with hints of lavender,violet, wild blueberries and mountain blackberries. lightly toasted flavors of huckleberry turnover, tomato paste, herbs reminiscent of marjoram and baking spices. This wine has excellent balance and structure with a lingering finish.

Pairing: Roast Leg of Lamb with tomato chutney