It’s been more than 60 years since the government shuttered the Alderdale post office near the erstwhile railroad station, but this area named for Alder Creek has earned a pin on the Washington wine industry map for grapes grown nearby. Jarrod Boyle pays homage to that history with this Cab that’s modestly priced compared with wines sold by others grown in this region. From his … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2019 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Estate Alderdale Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills $42
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2022 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Shepherds Mark, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Once again, from the cellar of Jarrod Boyle comes perhaps the Northwest’s most delicious expression of a white Rhône blend, an argument made because this is the fourth time it has gone Platinum. Here, the blend named for symbols left on rocks in the Horse Heavens by early sheepherders is Roussanne (55%), Marsanne (30%) and Viognier. Hints of white peach and honeydew melon made … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2022 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Shepherds Mark, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Alexandria Nicole Cellars NV Adulting Wine Sparkling Rosé, Columbia Valley $24
Of the 21 career Platinums won by Jarrod Boyle, this is the first for bubbles — and the first for the young sparkling-focus brand managed by his marketing maven wife, Alexandria. It’s a charming example of the Charmat method as red Bordeaux grapes get a lift from Orange Muscat (5%). A twist of the screwcap releases aromas of fresh strawberry, melon and a rubbing of herbs. … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars NV Adulting Wine Sparkling Rosé, Columbia Valley $24
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Gravity Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Part of Jarrod Boyle’s charm is his self-deprecating nature, which includes calling himself a “dirt farmer,” but his Gravity program is an uplifting example of a variety that some thought had lost its way. There’s a richness of fruit that continues to build with cherry and blueberry expressed amid the barrel notes that provide a lingering finish of polished tannins. The savory … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2018 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Gravity Merlot, Horse Heaven Hills $28
Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2019 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Jet Black Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills $32
Syrah plays a significant role in the ANC portfolio, and the Boyle family’s 327-acre planting includes Phelps and Sara Lee clones. There’s a strong sense of Hostess Blackberry Pie, cured meat, allspice and white pepper throughout as the depth of the extraction creates a bit of hedonism. There are now five retail locations for ANC after the opening of the Audacity Wine Bar in … [Read more...] about Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2019 Destiny Ridge Vineyard Jet Black Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills $32