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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2008 Estate Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))

Price $26

This Columbia Gorge winery is knocking it out of the park with its Chardonnays. This estate reserve is tangy and tart, a luscious mix of apple, pear and melon. It seems to gain power and concentration in the mouth, buoyed by perfect acidity. — P.G. (4/1/2010)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2006 Oak Ridge Vineyard Gewürztraminer (Columbia Gorge (OR))

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Price $15

Gloriously perfumed, this mixes scents and flavors of citrus rind, expensive soaps and sweet spice. It does not become as oily and dense as some Alsatian Gewürz, but it could be a distant, gentler cousin of the great ones. — P.G. (2/1/2008)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2008 Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))

Price $24

A lovely counterpoint to Phelps Creek’s estate reserve Chardonnay, this comes from just across the river, sourced from a vineyard on the Washington side of this two-state AVA. It got the full malolactic, fermented in French oak treatment, and shows plenty of pleasing barrel toast and spice. The fruit mixes hints of peach and melon with a lemon drop core, and… — P.G. (4/1/2010)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2004 Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))

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Price $17

It’s rather odd to see a winery release its chardonnay a year later than its pinot noir, but this estate-grown Columbia Gorge wine seems to have benefited from the extra time in bottle. It’s a spicy wine, showing baked apple pie flavors and a lovely mix of fruits in the mouth. Forward and juicy and truly ready to drink right now. — P.G. (2/1/2007)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2006 Judith’s Reserve Pinot Noir (Columbia Gorge (OR))

Price $42

There is nothing shy about the 2006 Judith’s Reserve—at 15.4% alcohol it makes a bold statement about scale. But it delivers the flavors that many consumers seek—penetrating and lingering raspberry and cherry fruit, accented and defined by a pungent streak of mint and herb. The spicy aspect will thrill some and puzzle others, but it marks the estate-grown fruit as… — P.G. (7/1/2008)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2005 Un-Oaked Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))

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Price $15

Unoaked is the buzzword in the chardonnay world at the moment, and here you see it done especially well. The wine is bursting with fruit, lively with zippy acids and flavors of fresh pineapple and citrus. Crisp and fruity, forward and fresh; what’s not to like? — P.G. (2/1/2007)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2006 Reserve Chardonnay (Columbia Gorge (OR))

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Price $22

This lovely wine is light but tempting, with sweet herb, yellow apple and pale peach fruit flavors. The wine is not pushed past the limits of the fruit, but all the flavor and focus possible have been extracted from these grapes. Beautifully balanced and perfect for a mix of light seafood or cheese. — P.G. (2/1/2008)

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Phelps Creek Vineyards 2006 Celilo Vineyard Merlot (Columbia Gorge (OR))

Price $24

The Celilo vineyard, located on the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge appellation, is one of the most unique in the region. This ripe, almost liquorous Merlot is bursting with sappy cherry fruit, buttressed with tangy acids. The structure is here to more than support the weight of the wine and its alcohol, just under 15%. Barrel flavors of bourbon and vanilla… — P.G. (7/1/2008)

Most Reviewed Designations

Becky’s Cuvée Celilo Vineyard Cuvée Alexandrine Estate Reserve Judith’s Reserve Le Petit Oak Ridge Vineyard Reserve Un-Oaked

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Gewürztraminer Merlot Pinot Noir Red Blend

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