6 BOTTLE MAX PER CLUB MEMBERSHIP. WE PUT THIS LIMIT IN PLACE TO MAKE SURE ALL CLUB MEMBERS GET A CHANCE TO PURCHASE DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST. IF THERE ARE ANY BOTTLES LEFT AT THE END OF THE MONTH, WE WILL REMOVE THIS LIMIT FOR MEMBERS TO OBTAIN MORE. 

Planted along the banks for the Columbia River, at the southern tip of Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Alder Ridge Vineyard’s site selection is second to none. Benefiting from the warmer continental climate of Columbia Valley’s growing season, but with cooling effects from the proximity of the river, high winds from the gorge, and large drops in nighttime temperatures- a beautiful balance of enough heat to optimally ripen but cool enough to retain the fruit’s vibrancy. This blend draws all three varietals from this special vineyard.

When crafting this blend, we started off with fifteen barrels to choose from, five barrels of each varietal. The possibility seemed endless but we did have a general consensus for a starting point- the Grenache would be the blend’s foundation on which to build. The Grenache has such a soft, silky and light body in comparison to the other bolder wines- Mourvèdre and Syrah. We worked through adding multiple barrel selections of both the Mourvèdre and Syrah to add the right amount of tannin and body while still maintaining the Grenache’s silky texture. The final blend completed as such: 1.5 barrels of Grenache, 1.5 barrels of Mourvèdre and 1 barrel of Syrah. The Grenache offers flavors of strawberry, vanilla and white pepper, the Mourvèdre gives way to a complex of botanicals, while the Syrah brings dark fruit, black licorice and charcoal. The fullness of flavor and balanced structure makes this one of our best creations to date. Drink now or cellar for years to come.