CATHEDRAL RIDGE WINERY 4200 Post Canyon Drive Email:
crw@cathedralridgewinery.com
A one-of-a-kind place to relax and enjoy
A
jewel in the Columbia Gorge wine region, Cathedral Ridge Winery invites
the visitor to stay a while and enjoy a relaxed stroll through its grounds
and vineyards. Sit for a while by one
Believe it or not, your visual delight with this winery's location may prove only secondary to the enchantment of your tasting experience at Cathedral Ridge. Distinctive flavors of its premium wines are no accident. At the hands of Michael Sabastiani, wines produced here reflect this fourth-generation, Sonoma-family winemaker's commitment to showcasing characteristics of the area's terroir and his passion for blended red wines. The locale of the Cathedral Ridge Winery could not be more ideal for Michael's zeal.
This Hood River Valley winery sits in the middle of the Cascade Range,
on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge appellation. Here a
stirring of marine air from the west and dry desert air from the east
creates a rapid transition of ecosystems... from thick Douglas fir to
scrub oak and Ponderosa pine. This unique transitional zone Michael has spent a lifetime immersed in the creation and enjoyment of wine. Born and raised in the heart of wine country in the Sonoma Valley, his first experiences in the industry started when he was 10, working summers in the vineyards; he tended to vines and helped prepare the grapes for harvest. A rich soup of wine-related experiences – the smells of maturing grapes in the vineyard and their heady aromas at crush, the mechanics of running a winery, the cellar and even the tasting room – all nurtured his love and understanding of wine. Michael brings his years of experience and joy to his winemaking tasks at Cathedral Ridge, especially in pursuing his love of blended red wines. "It's like being a chef," Michael explains about his enthusiasm for creating these wines; he thinks of each varietal as a possible ingredient for his ultimate blended wine. As "chef" of wine production at Cathedral Ridge, Michael creates four signature red blends: 1) Necessity Red - a blend of pinot noir and zinfandel; 2) Bordheauxd Red - a blend of syrah, merlot and cabernet sauvignon; 3) Rock Star Red - a blend of cabernet sauvignon and syrah; and 4) Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot - a blend of cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
In addition to his signature red blends, Michael expresses his
talent and enthusiasm through several other Northwest wines he
produces for Cathedral Ridge Winery... cabernet
sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir, syrah, zinfandel,
Come tour the agriculturally rich Hood River Valley, and be sure to take time to visit Cathedral Ridge Winery... a one-of-a-kind place to relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Oregon's Columbia Gorge wines and its notorious scenery. Rain or shine, the light-drenched tasting room, light-hearted staff and inspired wines will lift your spirits and insure a memorable experience. Whether you come to visit on your own or to join the festivities of a scheduled event, you will find large, beautifully landscaped covered areas extending out from the winery, and a sweeping lawn stretching beyond to vineyard's edge, creating a perfect area for outdoor activities and al fresco picnics and events. If you decide to stay a while, you can talk to the folks next door at Vineyard View Bed and Breakfast where special discounts are offered to winery customers and Cathedral Ridge Wine Club members.
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of
the vineyards and enjoy a view of Mt. Adam's summit;
hike to the beautiful meadow above the vineyard and take in a view of Mt.
Hood. Or better yet, attend an event or plan your own in the
hill-top meadow
or on the lawn where guests enjoy a panoramic view of the vineyards and the
mountains as well.
makes possible the growing of a wide variety of grapes in a number of
different microclimates.
Michael Sabastiani revels in the variety
of terroir available to him and the nuances they add to his production
of fine Cathedral Ridge wines.
chardonnay,
pinot gris, riesling and viognier. The array of
microclimates within the Columbia Gorge appellation gives rise
to varying terroir which in turn brings additional nuanced
characteristics and flavors to the alchemy of Michael Sabastiani's winemaking process. 
