Carter Mountain Vineyard & Orchard

Michael Shaps

Mountain View Vineyard Viognier 2014

A great example of Viognier from Virginia, I was surprised to find nice minerality and brighter orchard fruits, medium bodied and deftly balanced, it finishes on a high note with a really nice beam of fresh acidity. Who knew Viognier could dazzle in this style, terroir from Virginia indeed on display here. — 9 years ago

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Pojer e Sandri

Traminer Aromatico 2014

Huge aromatics of fresh white peach and mountain flowers, crisp acidity and just ripe orchard fruit and citrus zest on the palate. Very long finish — 10 years ago

Sherwin Family Vineyards

Spring Mountain District Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This wine is in my top ten wine list of 2013, among Carter Coliseum Block 2006 and Spotwoods 2001. — 12 years ago

Domaine Servin

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Orchard fruit, citrus, rocks, refreshing mountain stream 2013 — 10 years ago

M Nat GunterFemi Oyediran
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Femi Oyediran

Femi Oyediran

Crazy ripe. Stone fruits, honeysuckle, etc. Chablis acting like Alsace riesling. What? Need to taste again
9.0

Syncline

Underwood Mountain Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2012

Morgan Harris
9.2

Best domestic Grüner I've ever had. Lots of green, ripe citrus and orchard fruits, lees influence, and varietal savories (lentil, radish, parsnip, pea purée). 12.7% alcohol puts this in ripe, clean federspiel territory. Similar to Prager or FX in style. There's something special in the Columbia Gorge, I think. Anyone know if this is loess over decomposed basalt in the vineyard? — 10 years ago

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Anthony Lombardi

Anthony Lombardi

I don't know the soil composition, but e-mail the Mantones via their website. They are among the most accommodating people you come across & would be thrilled to answer questions. Their entire lineup of wines is worth checking out. Agree in full about the magic of the Columbia Gorge.

Cantina Tramin

Alto Adige - Südtirol Chardonnay 2014

Crisp orchard fruits allow for a refreshing taste and mouth feel. Slight toast. Slight cool slate as the vine is from a mountain region. Could potentially pair nicely with gamey meats (duck), fish, or pasta. Would love to try other vintages as well. Good stuff. — 10 years ago

Brendan Town
with Brendan

Blue Mountain Cider Company

Apple

Blue Mountain Cherry Cider from Milton- Freewater Oregon. These guys are THE best in the country. Washington apples are like Michigan cherries.....epic. And guess what? They are smart enough to buy Traverse City cherries for the Blend? Mind blowing combo. AND, they do it right. Fresh pressed. No force carbonation. No added sugars. No added caramel colors. Orchard to bottle. Literally. That's it! Unlike those other brads that buy frozen Chinese apple concentrate, dump some potassium sorbate, and fake bubbles and serve that shitty soda pop as " cider". Frankly that kind of faux" orchard" crap makes me " angry"! Get it?? Ya see what I did there?? :). Truth be told - Uncle Johns, Tandem, Crispin..... You all do a nice job. Blue Mountain........league of their own. — 10 years ago

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Shane M. Nicholson

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And.....we have them in 1/6 barrels! Seasonal Peach JUST released last week. Selling out fast. Also have Dry, Eden Ridge semi sweet and Estate Winesap single varietal