Our Dampier Reserve Pinot Noir has one of our most complex aromatics and palates. It is bright but smooth, fruity but earthy, light but long lasting, elegant but approachable. Aged in neutral oak barrels for 20 months, longer than most Pinot Noirs ever see oak, the wine exudes a smooth quality you rarely see in…
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2016 Bangsund Pinot Noir Reserve
Our Bangsund Reserve Pinot is truly something special. From the warm weather Bangsund Vineyard in The Dalles, a climate emulating the French Left Bank style of Pinot Noirs. Alluring aromas of dark rose, moss and chocolate covered cherry lead into a bright and smooth palate featuring hints of plum, leather and dried cranberry. A touch…

2013 Dampier Pinot Noir Reserve
Our Dampier Reserve Pinot Noir has one of our most complex aromatics and palates. It is bright but smooth, fruity but earthy, light but long lasting, elegant but approachable. Aged in neutral oak barrels for 20 months, longer than most Pinot Noirs ever see oak, the wine exudes a smooth quality you rarely see in…

Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Perfect pairing for Necessity Red, Food Wine wines.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare the grill to medium direct heat. 2. Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Place in a large bowl or marinade bag. In a separate bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients- garlic, honey, mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper- and pour it over the chicken to coat. 3. Chill for 30 minutes…

Baked Salmon with Morel Tarragon Cream Sauce
Perfect pairing for Pinot Noir wines.
DIRECTIONS: 1. Put the morels in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Place small lid over the morels to keep them submerged and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes. 2. Lift the morels from the soaking liquid and rinse them of any grit. Reserve the liquid. Roughly chop any large morels. 3.…

2015 Dampier Pinot Noir
“Best of Category” Award winner! – 2018 NorthWest Wine Summit Our Dampier Pinot is a deliciously distinct example of vineyard specific nuances. A beautiful, bright wine with late harvest cherries and earth characteristics on the nose and a full palate of Rainer cherry, and lingering baking spice. We age the wine in neutral oak barrels for…

2012 Bangsund Pinot Noir
Bangsund Pinot Noir sits on a mound in front of the family home and features almost 50-year-old vines. Because The Dalles is a warmer and drier region of the Gorge, the Pinot Noir is dramatically different than that of typical Oregon Pinots. It reflects dramatically different nuances of riper fruit and earth notes – juicy…