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Cathedral Ridge 2008 Riesling (Columbia Valley (OR))

Price $18

An unusual combination of flavors that are searingly tart and yet seem to have a sugary core, this is scented with honeysuckle and orange blossom, and opens out quickly into a fruitbowl of ripe, tangy flavors. Apples, pears, oranges, candied lemons, even a hint of papaya are all in the mix. But be ready for some tongue-tangling acidity. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

Cathedral Ridge 2007 Riesling (Columbia Valley (OR))

Price $18

From the Oregon side of the Columbia Valley AVA, this off-dry Riesling is reminiscent of some similar wines from farther north, in Canada’s Okanagan. That is to say, it has a certain delicacy, but does not sacrifice any flavor as a result. The lacy layers combine to bring floral, citrus, perfume, stone and fresh-cut apple flavors across the palate. The wine lingers… — P.G. (11/15/2008)

Cathedral Ridge 2008 Dampier Vineyard Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (WA))

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Price $32

The Dampier Vineyard, on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge AVA, is the source for this fruit. It’s an interesting wine, light but penetrating, with a mix of strawberry, rhubarb and wild cherry fruit flavor, buttressed by vivid acidity. Clean and fresh, with a chance to develop in bottle for a few more years. — P.G. (11/1/2010)

Cathedral Ridge 2007 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (OR))

Price $22

Here is an elegant, refreshingly low-alcohol (12.5%) Chardonnay from this young Hood River winery. The fruit flavors skim along the borders of grapefruit, lime and pineapple, with crisp acids and proportionate oak. The wine lingers gracefully through a refreshing finish. — P.G. (11/15/2008)

Cathedral Ridge 2008 Necessity Red (Columbia Valley (OR))

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Price $24

Anywhere but in Oregon, this could be labeled Pinot Noir, which makes up 80% of the blend; the rest is Zinfandel. It’s a combination that makes sense in the Columbia Gorge. The Pinot is more earthy and tannic than in the Willamette Valley, and the Zin lighter than you find in California. The result is a wine tasting of wild cherries, tart, spicy and quite quaffable. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

Cathedral Ridge 2007 Bordheauxd Red (Columbia Valley (OR))

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Price $26

Yes, that is the correct spelling, as shown on the wine’s label. A blend of 10% Merlot, 56% Syrah, and 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is dark, plum-colored and dusty with scents of plum and prune. Soft and moving quickly into midlife, it drinks like an older wine, with soft tannins and a hint of supple leather. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

Cathedral Ridge 2008 Chardonnay (Columbia Valley (OR))

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Price $22

The winery mentions neutral oak barrels, though the immediate aromatic impression is still on the toasty/oaky side. The fruit comes up more slowly, along with residual CO2 that gives a spritzy mouthfeel. Yeasty, light and tart, with green apples the strongest fruit flavor. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

Cathedral Ridge 2008 Rosé (Columbia Valley (OR))

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Price $15

A three-grape rosé, this blends Pinot Gris, Merlot and Syrah to make a mahogany/copper-colored wine with a soft, spicy character. It was barrel-aged in neutral oak. There is a good mix of stone fruit flavors, though some of the grapes may have been a little too ripe, and the wine’s finish reflects that, with just a hint of rot. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

Prominent Designations [All]

Bordheauxd Red Dampier Vineyard McDuffee Vineyard Reserve Necessity Red Reserve Rock Star Red

Most Reviewed Varietals [All]

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Pinot Noir Red Blend Riesling Rosé Shiraz/Syrah Zinfandel

Most Reviewed Regions

Columbia Gorge (WA) Columbia Valley (OR)

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