Maryhill Releases Nine New Wines
Release Party on March 15-16 at the
WineryBe among the first to try and take home
the NEW 2001 and 2002 vintages by attending Maryhill’s Spring Release
Party, March 15-16, 2003. From the super-inky 2001 Zinfandel to the
beautifully pink hued Cabernet Franc Rose, there’s something for
everybody.
The Maryhill Spring Release Party is a great event! Mark your
calendar for Saturday and/or Sunday, March 15-16, 2003. There will be
live music for sure and lots of fun for the whole family.
Maryhill Winery is introducing a total of nine new varietals/vintages
of wine on March 15, which coincides with the re-opening of the
Maryhill Museum
of Art—the winery’s next door neighbor.
If you are looking for accommodations for the weekend, there is a
Shilo Inn and Comfort Inn located close by in The Dalles, Oregon, or if
you’re looking for B&B’s please Contact
Maryhill Winery at
1-877-MARYHILL with any questions.
The Wines:
2001 Zinfandel
2001 Sangiovese
2001 Pinot Noir
2001 Fort Rock Red
2001 Sauvignon Blanc
2002 Cabernet Franc Rose
2002 Viognier
2002 White Riesling
2002 Gewurztraminer
Each of the new Maryhill wines has a unique and wonderful story;
however, the new “Fort Rock Red” Columbia Valley Red Table Wine truly
captures the essence of Maryhill as well as the rich history of the
surrounding region. As the next wine in Maryhill’s “Explorer Series,”
Fort Rock Red follows the hugely popular Rediviva Red blend named for
Robert Gray’s ship The Columbia Rediviva.
Fort Rock is the historical camp site where “The Corps of Discovery”
better known as the Lewis & Clark Expedition stayed to dry out after
braving the raging rapids of Celilo Falls located near present day The
Dalles, Oregon. Amazingly, the expedition made it through the torrents
on the then free-flowing Columbia River with little damage and stayed at
Fort Rock Camp to make repairs, restock supplies and catalog celestial
observations.
The packaging for Fort Rock Red is all new, featuring an image taken
from a painting by Robert Thomas which is part of the The Dalles Mural
Society. The image shows Meriwhether Lewis, William Clark and a Native
American guide peering out over the Gorge from Fort Rock Camp.
Maryhill’s Fort Rock Red is a wonderfully balanced and ready to drink
blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 17% Syrah and 3% Cabernet
Franc.
Fans of Maryhill’s flagship varietal Zinfandel will be glad to know
there’s plenty of 2001 Zinfandel available, at least there’s plenty
available right now… Judging from the depth and character this vintage
holds, this robust and inky wine has all the potential to surpass the
highly acclaimed 2000 Zinfandel. Last year’s vintage took “Best of
Class”, “Gold Medal” and runner-up to “Best of Show” honors at the 2002
West Coast Wine Competition beating out more than 100 California
Zinfandels in its price range. |
