Duck Pond Cellars Syrah Columbia Valley Washington State
Where it's from:
USA, Washington State, Columbia Valley
Price per case:
£154.46
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Powerful Reds
Description:
Founded in 1993, Duck Pond Cellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows Duck Pond Cellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. This wine is 100% Syrah and the grapes are selected from the 480-acre southern facing Desert Wind Vineyard that is located in Eastern Washington on the Wahluke Slope. This site is considered a zone 3, the hottest in the Columbia Valley, however, cool evenings allow for acid development. Great care from the vineyard to the winery is taken in assembling this wine that leads to 17 months barrel ageing in both French and American oak barrels. Richness and warmth emmanate from this powerfully made Syrah. It is styled to be big and bold from its inky color to its solid structure of tannin and on through the oaky fnish. Expect great intensity, rich fruit and surprising depth. (12 x 75 cl)
DuckPondCellars Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Oregon
Description: Founded in 1993, DuckPondCellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows DuckPondCellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. 78% of the fruit was estate grown in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, while the fruit quality is reflected in the wine’s opulent mouth feel and gorgeous fresh-fruit palate. Showing a nose of peach, vanilla and lime, 5% of this Pinot Gris was barrel fermented in new American oak to lend the wine a bit more depth and structure. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £165.15
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DuckPondCellars Pinot Noir Salem Willamette Valley Oregon
Description: Founded in 1993, DuckPondCellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows DuckPondCellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. 100% of the Pinot Noir the grapes come from the south Salem Hills in Oregon. The soil in these vineyards is primarily 'Jory' soil, a weak volcanic ash and rock type promoting low yielding vines while it has produced spectacular fruit generous in all desired qualities. Black cherry fruit characterises this medium-bodied wine which has a lovely strawberry colour with more than a hint of the same strawberries on the nose. Soft tannins and a touch of acidity compliment the ripe fruit, combining to produce a wine of beguiling seduction. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £209.52
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DuckPondCellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Washington State
Description: Founded in 1993, DuckPondCellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows DuckPondCellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc as well as a litlle Merlot. The grapes are selected from the 480-acre southern facing Desert Wind Vineyard that is located in Eastern Washington on the Wahluke Slope. This site is considered a zone 3, the hottest in the Columbia Valley, however, cool evenings allow for acid development. Once in the winery great care is taken and finally the wine is barrel aged in 100% American oak to deliver a heady aroma. Showing rich and ripe fruit black currant flavours, with a backdrop of cedar and spice, reveal a powerful body and elegant balance. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £147.90
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DuckPondCellars Merlot Columbia Valley Washington State
Description: Founded in 1993, DuckPondCellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows DuckPondCellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. This wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as a litlle Cabernet Franc. The grapes are selected from the 480-acre southern facing Desert Wind Vineyard that is located in Eastern Washington on the Wahluke Slope. This site is considered a zone 3, the hottest in the Columbia Valley, however, cool evenings allow for acid development. Great care from the vineyard to the winery is taken in assembling this wine that leads to 12 months barrel ageing in both French and American oak barrels that add a notable structure. The wine is rich with dark fruits such as plum and blackberry integrating beautifully with the oak. Hints of leather and velvety texture with a bit of chocolate linger on the smooth finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £147.90
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DuckPondCellars Chardonnay Columbia Valley Washington State
Description: Founded in 1993, DuckPondCellars owns and operates 820 acres of vineyards in the valleys of northern Oregon and slopes of eastern Washington. Growing in these diverse climates allows DuckPondCellars to produce the best quality fruit for a wide selection of wines. Full of zesty and fruity flavours such as grapefruit and pineapple, this white wine reflects the warm sunny weather of the Columbia Valley. Showing a clean finish and bright acidity this pale coloured Chardonnay is a wine to enjoy. The grapes come from the Desert Wind Vineyard located in Eastern Washington on the Wahluke Slope. This site is considered a zone 3, the hottest in the Columbia Valley and the grapes are grown on the 480-acre vineyard in a southern facing block with a 2% down hill slope. The soil is very shallow and rocky and the vines are irrigated with an underground drip system. Double catch wires are used to increase air circulation during the growing season. Leaf pulling and cluster thinning are important steps in aiding the ripening of the grapes. . (12 x 75 cl) Price: £138.07
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Cline CellarsSyrah Los Carneros California
Description: At the turn of the 20th century, Oakley was home to a number of Portuguese and Italian immigrants who found many similarities to the Mediterranean climate they had left behind. They planted thousands of acres of orchards and vineyards. Today, a century later, due to the devastation of phylloxera and the encroachment of commercial and residential development, only 600 acres of vineyards remain in this evolving community. Cline Cellars owns and controls 300 of those acres including some of the oldest surviving vines in California. Cline Cellars began when Fred Cline's maternal grandfather, Valeriano Jacuzzi lived in Oakley and inspired him to go on to to U.C. Davis to study agriculture management. After attaining his degree in 1982, Fred returned to Oakley and founded Cline Cellars. There he started producing wines and restoring his grandfather’s ancient vines: today the Zinfandel, Carignane and Mourvedre produced from these vines are some of the most unique and historic wines made in California. In 1991, the winery relocated from Oakley to the Carneros region of Sonoma County. Here Fred pioneered the planting of Rhone varietals including Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. The grapes come from Los Carneros where the chilly fogs and the steep, north-facing slope of hillside vineyard offer a particularly cool climate for ripening Syrah, lending the wines a pronounced, bright cherry and cracked pepper character. Well-drained, rocky loam soils force the vines to struggle and keep yields extremely low, further concentrating fruit character. Syrah is the grape that demonstrates its greatest potential for grandeur in the Northern Rhone appellations of Cote-Rotie and Hermitage. It exhibits many of the same brilliant fruit and smoky/tarry characteristics in Carneros. This wine has spent 14 months in oak to produce a ripe fruit flavoured wine with medium-weight tannins and long complex finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £184.96
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Cline CellarsSyrah California
Description: At the turn of the 20th century, Oakley was home to a number of Portuguese and Italian immigrants who found many similarities to the Mediterranean climate they had left behind. They planted thousands of acres of orchards and vineyards. Today, a century later, due to the devastation of phylloxera and the encroachment of commercial and residential development, only 600 acres of vineyards remain in this evolving community. Cline Cellars owns and controls 300 of those acres including some of the oldest surviving vines in California. Cline Cellars began when Fred Cline's maternal grandfather, Valeriano Jacuzzi lived in Oakley and inspired him to go on to to U.C. Davis to study agriculture management. After attaining his degree in 1982, Fred returned to Oakley and founded Cline Cellars. There he started producing wines and restoring his grandfather’s ancient vines: today the Zinfandel, Carignane and Mourvedre produced from these vines are some of the most unique and historic wines made in California. In 1991, the winery relocated from Oakley to the Carneros region of Sonoma County. Here Fred pioneered the planting of Rhone varietals including Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Made from the fruit of young vines, between 4 and 10 years old, this is made in a juicy, berry-fruit style. A deep purple coloured wine that explodes and fascinates each time it is poured into a glass. The cracked black pepper aromas complement the black cherry jamminess while the finish is complex and long. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £129.87
