2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE
King's North

2022 NORTH BANK RESERVE

$55.00

RICH • JUICY • DARK FRUIT

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- creates a beautiful balance of enough heat to optimally ripen, but cool enough to retain the fruit’s vibrancy.

The 2022 North Bank Reserve is our top barrel selection of three Bordeaux varietals. This reserve blend was aged for 18 months in French oak to create a bold red, built with opulent flavor and considerable size. Petit Verdot lays the foundation of the blend, offering juicy black cherry flavor, floral lilac aromatics and vibrant acidity. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are equally blended with supporting flavors of black currant, raspberry and herbaceous notes, while adding richness, weight, body and texture. Enjoy now or cellar for years to come. Recommended drinking window 8-12 years.

The name “North Bank Reserve” is a play on the Bordeaux region in southwest France, where these grape varietals originate. Merlot dominant blends are traditionally referred to as “right bank” because they are grown on the right or east side of the Garonne River, which cuts through the center of the region. Whereas Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends are referred to as “left bank”, grown from the west side of the river. For our Bordeaux-style wine, Alder Ridge Vineyard is on the north bank of the Columbia River, so naturally the name seemed fitting. 

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    CRISP • TART • GREEN APPLE 

    After a series of challenging vintages, seeing a range of weather events from frost to heat domes and wildfires, the 2023 vintage was a sight for sore eyes. The spring started with cooler than average temps and received plentiful rainfall which delayed bud break to late April. But May saw record sunshine and little to no rain to quickly kick the season into high gear. From there, adequate temps and dryness throughout much of the summer lent to a condensed growing season after a slow start, which ripened the fruit to healthy perfection. In our opinion, 2023 will be viewed as an immaculate vintage in years to come. 

    Sourcing fruit from Eola-Amity Hills AVA was a calculated decision for Riesling. This region is known for its volcanic soils, as well as its natural cooling vectors- a combination of higher elevation sites and more importantly the constant winds inbound from a break in the Coast Range (the Van Duzer Corridor). This allowed prolonged hangtime on the vine to develop complex character while maintaining the fruits intense acidity. As anticipated, this was the last of our fruit harvested for the year.

    We’ve had our eye on making a Riesling for years. Known to be naturally complex, vibrant and versatile, some of our favorite bottle aged wines have Riesling on the label. Trying to break the stigma of Riesling associated with sweetness, we decided to make this wine bone dry. Rather than sweetness being the star, without residual sugar, the focus shifts to the grape’s concentrated aromatics and piercing acidity. To help cut the bountiful acid, we barrel fermented in neutral French oak to bring richness and body to the palate. Balanced, dry and incredibly fragrant. A summer’s delight or a sushi lover’s dream. 


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      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8
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      2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 8

      $48.00

       ELEGANT • SILKY • RED FRUIT

      Farmed, vinified & bottled by our family to yours. Our estate vineyard is 4.3 planted acres of Pinot Noir. Small, yes, but this allows our family to farm it exclusively- keeping diligent contact with every vine from bud break to harvest.

      When it comes to our own vineyard, our goal is to produce the best possible wines we can, while capturing the site's own diversity & distinctiveness. Each year we will produce as many blends to meet these two fundamental requirements. And just as each vintage is different from year to year, each blend we create will be too, and therefore assigned its own individual number- forever cataloging the count of hopefully a long line of uniquely delicious Pinot Noirs for years to come.

      47 cases produced. BLEND 8 pulls from blocks 1 & 7, although uniquely distinct plantings, there are some commonalities that thread together to make for a seamless Pinot Noir. Both blocks favor red fruit dominance, crafting a wine that leads with red currant and raspberry aromatics and flavors. Similarly, both blocks retain natural acidity very well, lending liveliness on the palate that carries flavors to a long-lasting finish. Block 7 was whole cluster fermented, adding texture, body and subtle spice. Cellared for 12 months in once-filled French oak, offering support while still keeping the fruit on the forefront. 

      • 50% Dijon 114 (Carlton)
      • 50% Dijon 667 (Dupee/Hazelair)

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        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9
        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9
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        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9
        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9
        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9
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        2023 PINOT NOIR BLEND No. 9

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        BOLD • EARTHY • DARK FRUIT

        Farmed, vinified & bottled by our family to yours. Our estate vineyard is 4.3 planted acres of Pinot Noir. Small, yes, but this allows our family to farm it exclusively- keeping diligent contact with every vine from bud break to harvest.

        When it comes to our own vineyard, our goal is to produce the best possible wines we can, while capturing the site's own diversity & distinctiveness. Each year we will produce as many blends to meet these two fundamental requirements. And just as each vintage is different from year to year, each blend we create will be too, and therefore assigned its own individual number- forever cataloging the count of hopefully a long line of uniquely delicious Pinot Noirs for years to come.

        100 cases produced. The majority of BLEND 9 focuses on the lower elevation blocks containing our Carlton soil which favors dark fruit and earthy flavors, while lending more power, body, weight & richness. The clonal selections offer their distinctive aromatics and flavors in each block: Wadenswil lends violet floral aromatics, Pommard gives dark cherry and fleshy texture, Dijon 114 offers savory boysenberry and earthy character. We included a single barrel from block 4 which contains our volcanic soil on site, Dixonville. This single barrel was very concentrated and offers a prominent black licorice flavor. The fruit was 100% destemmed, then cellared for 12 months in 37.5% new French oak. Overall BLEND 9 showcases the bolder side of our estate vineyard while offering delicious dark fruit flavors.

        • 44.5% Pommard (Carlton)
        • 37.5% Dijon 114 (Carlton/Dixonville)
        • 18% Wadenswil (Carlton)

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