2016 Bordheauxd Red
Our Bordheauxd Red (pronounced Board Head Red) is a delicious blend of Echo Vineyard Cabernet, Reid Vineyard Merlot, and Reid Vineyard Syrah. Hood River and the Columbia Gorge are famous for the winds that gust through creating the perfect conditions for surfing and boarding. Because of that, kite boarders and windsurfers flock to the Gorge and are known as the Board Head Community. In the old days, they used to be called Boardheads because they carried their boards on their heads. While is was not a nice term at the time, the kite boarders and windsurfers soon adopted it. Bordheauxd Red is a clever play on the words Bordeaux and Board Head and gives homage to the colorful community that provides Hood River much of its spirit.
Pair Bordheauxd Red with a number of different appetizers and meals like tapas or Spinach and Artichoke Quiche – the recipe included with purchase.[show_more more="Read More” less="Show Less”]The grapes in Bordheauxd Red came from Reid Vineyard and the Helmsley Springs Ranch, which was one of the very first in the Oregon Territory, established in 1847. The vineyard is an extremely unusual site facing a steep canyon with substantial western exposure and ground that is chiefly sand; you can even walk around in your bare feet! Owned by the Reid Brothers Doug and Dave, it used to also have a shooting preserve. While the preserve is gone now, my dog Rhett and I still have great fun hunting pheasants and chuck.[/show_more]
Pairs well with: Barbecue pork, grilled eggplant, Chinese food
2015 Malbec Reserve
Malbec from the Columbia Valley has been steadily gaining attention from consumers and judges alike. Our stunning and distinct Malbec matured in the barrel for 18 months to a beautiful, bold and sensuous wine. Complex notes of toasted caramel, anise and dark raspberry are intoxicating on the nose and followed by a brooding but light tannin palate of Bing cherry, this voluptuous vino finishes on a tangy citrus rind note. One of our favorite simple-yet-delicious pairings is with Bacon Wrapped Dates stuffed with Blue Cheese and a recipe card is provided with every purchase.[show_more more="Read More” less="Show Less”] Our 2015 Malbec Reserve came fromMcKinley Springs Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA managed by Justin McKinley.
Pairs well with: Manchego cheese, mushrooms, rare steak, bittersweet chocolate torte
Bodacious Blends Gift Pack
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2016 Necessity Red - Our crowd-pleasing blend of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Barbera!
2016 Cabernet/Merlot - A distinctive Bordeaux-style blend of 50% each, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
2016 Bordheauxd Red - Our Board-head community favorite; 33% each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
2015 Rock Star Red - Big and Bold, the Rock Star is a blend of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah!