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Nellie Mae

2011 Columbia Valley Viognier - 60%, Roussanne - 40%

Cairdeas Winery's Nellie Mae is a delightful blend composed of sixty percent Viognier and forty percent Roussanne, showcasing the elegance of white wines from the Columbia Valley. This vintage, produced in 2011, presents a light-to-medium body, making it incredibly approachable and enjoyable. The acidity is bright and refreshing, perfectly complementing the wine's enticing character. A prominent fruit intensity is evident, with notes of ripe stone fruits and blossoming floral aromas that captivate the senses. The wine is dry, offering a clean finish that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, Nellie Mae is an exquisite representation of its varietals, reflecting the unique terroir of the Columbia Valley.

Tasting notes:


Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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