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Phelps Creek Vineyards
| Owner(s) | Robert Morus |
| Web site | www.phelpscreekvineyards.com |
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A specialist in Pinot Noir located in the Columbia Gorge AVA. Robert Morus founded Phelps Creek Vineyards and Mt. Defiance Wine Company. The estate vineyards consist of 30 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with initial plantings dating to 1989.
Rich Cushman is the winemaker. A Hood River native, he had over 25 vintages in the Willamette Valley before returning to his home region. Alexandrine Roy, from Burgundy, is a contributing winemaker consultant. Five different Pinot Noir bottlings are produced.
The winery's tasting room is open daily from 11:00 to 5:00 at 1850 Country Club Rd. in Hood River, Oregon. To order wines, e-mail or phone 541-386-2607.
Articles About Phelps Creek Vineyards
Reviewed Wines
2007 Phelps Creek Vineyards Cuvée Alexandrine Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $40. French vigneron Alexandrine Roy comes from Gevrey-
Chambertain to craft this wine at Phelps Creek Vineyards in Hood River,
Oregon.
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Initially the nose and flavors are dominated by oak-derived notes of
toast, dark caramel, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate and toast. There is a
beautiful and ripe deep red fruit core underlying the oak blanket. Tasted later in
the day from a bottle opened in the morning, the wine had changed
dramatically with the oak influence receding and charming fruit aromas and
flavors rising to the forefront. This wine will definitely benefit from cellaring to
allow further integration of the oak. If you open a bottle now, decant it for
several hours before drinking. Very good.
Reviewed June 22, 2010
ARTICLE »
2006 Phelps Creek Vineyards Becky’s Cuvee Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., $20. A blend of
Columbia View, Jewitt Creek, Wy’east and Phelps Creek Estate vineyards.
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Aromas of grapes, red berries,
flowers, chalk and cola. The fruit is very delicate and flat and carries a vegetal note. Flamboyant tannins and
sharp acidity.
Reviewed March 26, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Phelps Creek Vineyards Cuvée Alexandrine Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., $40. French vigneron Alexandrine Roy comes from Gevrey- Chambertain to craft this wine at Phelps Creek Vineyards in Hood River, Oregon. · Initially the nose and flavors are dominated by oak-derived notes of toast, dark caramel, toasted marshmallow, dark chocolate and toast. There is a beautiful and ripe deep red fruit core underlying the oak blanket. Tasted later in the day from a bottle opened in the morning, the wine had changed dramatically with the oak influence receding and charming fruit aromas and flavors rising to the forefront. This wine will definitely benefit from cellaring to allow further integration of the oak. If you open a bottle now, decant it for several hours before drinking. Very good. Reviewed June 22, 2010 ARTICLE »
2006 Phelps Creek Vineyards Becky’s Cuvee Columbia Gorge Pinot Noir
13.3% alc., $20. A blend of Columbia View, Jewitt Creek, Wy’east and Phelps Creek Estate vineyards. · Aromas of grapes, red berries, flowers, chalk and cola. The fruit is very delicate and flat and carries a vegetal note. Flamboyant tannins and sharp acidity. Reviewed March 26, 2009 ARTICLE »
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