Horse Heaven Hills Wine

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Bounded on the north by the ridge of the hills forming the southern border of the Yakima Valley, and on the south by the Columbia River, the 570,000 acre Horse Heaven Hills AVA benefits from its unique location in several ways.

Most vineyards read more...are planted on south-sloping hills above the river, with sandy, well-drained soils. They are whipped almost daily by winds blowing steadily from the west via the Columbia Gorge. The extreme winds reduce the risks of fungal diseases, thicken grape skins and concentrate juices.

Currently, the Horse Heaven Hills AVA includes just five wineries, but one of them, Columbia Crest, is the state’s largest. There are some 6040 acres of wine grapes planted — roughly a fifth of the state’s bearing acreage, and sizeable new plantings continue to go in. This is viewed as one of the most promising, and productive grape growing regions in the entire Columbia valley. Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and especially Cabernet Sauvignon are the stars here, and some of the oldest Cabernet vines on the west coast are grown in the Horse Heaven Hills.

~ Paul Gregutt    (hide)

Markus Gruber reviewed Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling Ice Wine 2006:

November 2009

Markus Gruber

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling Ice Wine 2006

Starting at $60^.29 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Markus Gruber reviewed Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard 2006:

November 2009

Markus Gruber

Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard 2006

Starting at $28^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Markus Gruber reviewed Chateau Ste. Michelle Chenin Blanc Late Harvest 2005:

November 2009

Markus Gruber

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chenin Blanc Late Harvest 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Markus Gruber reviewed Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard 2007:

November 2009

Markus Gruber

Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard 2007

Starting at $16^.01 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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WineontheWay2 reviewed H3 Horse Heaven Hills Winery By Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2007:

November 2009

WineontheWay2

The 2007 H3 Cabernet is One Word: Smooth It is an intense fruit forward flavor as promised. A very pleasing balance of berry and earth, yet something else still that I can’t put my finger on. This is smooth and...

H3 Horse Heaven Hills Winery By Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Starting at $11^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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KazMarie reviewed Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Vibrance 2006:

November 2009

KazMarie

Took a bit for it to open up, but when it did it was full of black cherry and earthy leathery tobacco, nice pleasant dryness, but we wished the finish had stayed with us longer...

Adams Bench Cabernet Sauvignon Vibrance 2006

Snoothrank: 3/5

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samstoycam1 reviewed Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay 2007:

October 2009

samstoycam1

An enjoyable chard that balances between a light oak and velvety smoothness. Drink slightly warmer than most whites to allow the aroma and tastes to reveal themselves.

Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed H3 Horse Heaven Hills Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2007:

October 2009

VegasOenophile

Bright chardonnay with an immediate attack of sweet pears and pineapple with a candy-like nectar of peaches, nectarines and even apricot, but all in balance. Crisp, almost floral nose. The absence of toasty oak is a nice...

H3 Horse Heaven Hills Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2007

Starting at $14^.19 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ONUMello reviewed Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2007:

October 2009

ONUMello

I personally have a hard time finding a merlot I enjoy, but this fit the bill. Oaky on the nose, but the palate was loaded with red cherry & blueberry (almost Gusher-like to use a Garyveeism) and chocolate; the oak did not...

Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2007

Starting at $14^.29 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ONUMello reviewed Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay 2008:

October 2009

ONUMello

Citrus and buttery nose, leading into a creamy palate with orange notes, and a lengthy finish with notes of lime. Good acidity that cuts through the oak.

Columbia Crest H3 Chardonnay 2008

Starting at $10^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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arnieswine commented on this page:

Sep 27

arnieswine

Alexandria Nicole Wines are all Fabulous!! Viognier, Quarry Butte, the list goes on and on Yummy!!!

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