Cliff Creek Cellars

a French Adventure

cliffcreek — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:51 +0000

Here are a few bits from Ruth, abroad

Flamingos and other French Adventures

cliffcreek — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:24 +0000

Check out these videos from the French Adventure -

flamingos, who knew? You can view all the posted video to date

on Facebook – just go back to the album on the top left to see more!

Friends becoming Family in France

cliffcreek — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:54:53 +0000

Ruth, Dorothy, Lee and Cory join with Lorraine of Wild Provence Tours and 22 Cliff Creek

wine club members for an unforgettable journey through France!

View Photo Album

Syrah and Red Red Wine Win Gold at Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

cliffcreek — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:10:46 +0000

The results are in from the Dallas Morning News & TexSomm Wine Competition

2007 Syrah – Gold
2011 Red Red Wine – Gold
2007 Claret – Silver

Check out the complete results!

Bacon Bacon Featured in NW Wine Anthem

cliffcreek — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:17:22 +0000

How did we know an event that combines bacon, wine and more bacon would attract attention?
Read the complete article here:

Northwest Wine Anthem

Oregon Wine Month Kicks Off with Vintage Oregon April 28 in Portland

cliffcreek — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:42:01 +0000

May is Oregon Wine Month and the kick off is happening on April 28th with Vintage Oregon, an Oregon wine event featuring 75 wineries and 25 restaurants at Portland’s Left Bank Annex.
Sunday, April 28th 3 – 6 pm
$30 Advance Ticket includes commemorative wine glass

Look for other Oregon Wine Month events and promotions in May!

http://oregonwine.org/events/vintage-oregon.aspx

2011 Marsanne Roussanne Oregon Wine Press Value Pick for March

cliffcreek — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:54:07 +0000

2011 Marsanne Roussanne Oregon Wine Press Value Pick for March

At $22 a bottle we consider our 2011 Marsanne Roussanne to be a great value for a full bodied dynamic white. We are glad others others agree!

Check out the full list of Value Picks on the Oregon Wine Press Online Edition.

“Decant This!” Wine Review by Bill Ward

cliffcreek — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:48:55 +0000

“Occasion: I’ve been hankering to try wines from southern Oregon for a good while now, and the 2006 Cliff Creek Southern Oregon Syrah ($25) only heightened that desire. Dark and meaty but beautifully balanced, this is the kind of wine that could kick-start a long-overdue syrah movement on these shores. The fruit is ripe but not too, the midpalate hearty and smooth, the finish elegant and almost boundless. Like the best syrahs from any continent, it almost cries out for lamb, including a longtime favorite, this classic treatment of a leg (a k a gam of lamb).”

Bill Ward is a James Beard Award winning wine writer who writes the column “Liquid Assets” for the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Check out his blog Decant This!

Two Silver Medals from the San Francisco Chronicle

cliffcreek — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:28:36 +0000

2007 Claret and 2007 Syrah were both awarded Silver Medals from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
To see a complete listing of competition results go to http://winejudging.com/medal_winners_2013/awards_by_winery.php

Newberg Tasting Room Open Extra Late on First Fridays

cliffcreek — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:30:53 +0000

The city of Newberg celebrates the first Friday of every month with an evening Art Walk downtown. The tasting room will be open until 9 pm, featuring $1 tastes and a featured artist.

Check out the details here: Newberg Art Walk