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Proprietors:
The Patterson Family and Shareholders
Products:
Island Belle/Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Lemberger/Cabernet,
Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay,
Chenin Blanc,
Madeleine Angevine,
Sauvignon Blanc,
Raspberry, Loganberry, Apple, Pear
Blackberry and
Rhubarb Fruit Wines.
Also Cordial-Style Fruit Wines
Vineyard
Acreage:
Contract with selected vineyards of the
Puget Sound region, including historic Stretch Island Vineyard, as well as vineyards in the Yakima Valley and
Red Mountain regions.
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Tasting Room
Open:
10 to 6 daily
Gift Shop
Gift Certificates
Special Events & Tastings
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Once upon a
time... before Washington was a state, a man in a flat-bottomed skiff rowed throughout the quiet, protected waterways of Puget
Sound in search of a perfect place -- a place for a home and a vineyard.
Lambert B. Evans had only recently come to this land... only after his
release from a Florida prison for Confederate soldiers at the end of the
Civil War.
Stretch Island, an "early ripening"
spot in the southern reaches of Puget Sound, became
Evans' new home in 1872 and the location of his vineyard. Evans' grape-growing success
attracted others to the island, and a period of experimentation
ensued. The light-bodied "Island Belle" hybrid grape was one of
the successes of this experimentation. The grape became the most commonly grown in the Puget Sound region.
In fact,
in 1918 the Island Belle Grape Growers' Union was formed to help market the
grapes. Prohibition got in the way, but shortly after
its repeal, three wineries opened on
Stretch Island between 1933 and 1936.
By 1978, a total of 17 wineries
operated in Washington
State; one of them was the Patterson
family's Hoodsport Winery, the only winery that continues to use the
historic Island Belle grapes from Puget Sound's Stretch Island.
Hoodsport Winery got its start with
fruit wines,
taking advantage of the area's famed produce. The family's first vintage of
grape-varietal wine was its 1981 Island Belle wine produced from a bumper
crop harvested from the historic Stretch Island vineyard that year.
This wine started a strong move into
other varietals and blended wines which served
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pioneering
winery well as it went on to produce award-winning
grape wines in the coming years. Port-style and still fruit wines
remain a staple of Hoodsport's product portfolio, as does the continued,
although limited, use of Island Belle grapes.
The winery's location on beautiful Hood Canal (a protected waterway
of Puget Sound) frequently rewards the visitor with
sightings
of Orca whales. Over the years, the Patterson family has watched, as
the number of whales that feed and frolic in front of their winery has
shrunk. In 2005, the family decided to take an active role in
contributing to the awareness of the Orca population's plight.
Hoodsport Winery teamed up with the
Orca Network, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to promoting awareness of the Puget Sound Orca population and to
educating the community about what can be done to help ensure their
survival.
Hoodsport's Orca Series Wines were introduced and have
become an important part of the winery's portfolio; a portion of sales
is contributed to the Orca Network. The whale on the front label
is an adaptation of “Orca,” the creation of artist Clarence Mills, a member
of the Haida Nation of British Columbia.
Visit Hoodsport Winery for a
distinctive experience -- an experience of taste,
beauty and local history. Who knows? You might even see a pod of
playful whales. |
Featured Hoodsport
Wines
(Most current vintages of wines are shipped)
Discounts: 15% off case orders Online Ordering:
hoodsportstore.com
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Hoodsport wines are available at supermarkets and other wine
retailers in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and parts of
Canada. You may purchase some of the more limited varieties at
the winery, by mail, telephone or from our
Secure Online Store.
For help finding wines or placing an
order call 1-800-580-9894 or 360-877-9894. |
STILL WINES
Madeleine Angevine
Puget Sound
$12.99
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Made with certified organic wine grapes harvested from
Hughes Vineyards on Lopez Island. This wine is
distinctively aromatic and balanced with nice floral and spice
characteristics. Try with poultry.
Island Belle™ / Merlot
Stretch Island (Puget Sound) / Yakima Valley
Blend: 54%/46%
$16.99
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A rogue wine, combining the best of the West and East
sides of the mountains. Intense fresh grape fruitiness with
blueberry and black cherry overtones over a spicy layer of vanilla. This
wine goes well with fruit, cheese and smoked salmon or try with any
hearty pasta or meat dish. This wine is also excellent with wild game,
venison and turkey. Historical Note: Island Belle was first
planted in middle 1800's with some replanting in the 40's, 50's and
80's. Residual Sugar: 0.88%
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Nick Tomassi WINE OF THE WEEK: “...the best of eastern and western Washington joined in a
great, full-bodied, fruity red to complement beef, barbecue
and pasta."
Other Hoodsport Still Wines
ORCA
SERIES WINES
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Hoodsport
Orca Series wines benefits the nonprofit organization Orca Network; dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific
Northwest, the organization runs promotions and seminars to educate the
public to the plight of the Pacific Sound Orca and the importance of providing them healthy and safe
habitats.
2005 Orca Series Cabernet/Merlot
Columbia Valley
$12.99
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With a lot of fruit in the nose, our Hoodsport
Cab-Merlot teases your palate with flavors of berries, vanilla, plum and
chocolate before parting ways on a smooth peppery finish that is just
right. Fire up the Weber, throw down some burgers and grill some wings.
Too tired to cook? Get the door, it's.... (60% Cabernet 40% Merlot)
2005 Orca Series Cabernet
Sauvignon
Columbia Valley
$12.99
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The soft fruits and herbaceous notes of this wine will
warm you up for something to eat. The rich red hues call for some
comfort food; the taste of pepper on your palate will have you leaning
toward a big cut of steak. The Grapes were harvested at 25 brix,
crushed and destemmed into stainless steel tanks leaving 30% whole
berries.
Other
Orca Series Wines
PUGET SOUND FRUIT WINES
Raspberry
Grown on independent farms in Western Washington
and the
Willamette Valley of Oregon
$12.99
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Dark ruby red. Intense characteristic fresh raspberry
flavors that are lightly floral.
A pleasant sipper with a long finish. This is an excellent sipping
wine and complements many foods including wild game, pheasant, duck,
game hens, pork and salads. It also goes especially well with rich
deserts and chocolate. Serve chilled. A consistent gold medal
winner.
“Essence of raspberries; light and fresh.” - Wine Spectator. Residual
Sugar: 4.0%
Blackberry Wine
$12.99
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Blackberry Wine is vinted
with premium fresh blackberries. Enjoy this full bodied, intense berry
wine with grilled or roasted meat entrees or sip with your favorite
cheeses and fruits.
Rhubarb Wine
Grown on independent farms
of the
Southern Puget Sound valleys
$12.99
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Characteristic fresh rhubarb flavors that are lightly
floral. A pleasant sipper. Light pink salmon color. This is an
excellent sipping wine and goes well with many foods including turkey,
baked ham, salads and particularly salmon and watermelon. Serve
chilled.
Other
Hoodsport Fruit Wines
CORDIAL-STYLE WINES
Three cordial-style Hoodsport wines include Bella Cranberry,
Loganberry Dream and Stella Raspberry. These aromatic
wines are full bodied with an intense fresh fruit taste. The beautiful
deep blue 375ml bottle makes it a perfect choice for that special
occasion. $16.99 per bottle;
$45.88 when you
purchase three bottles.
Bella Cranberry
$16.99 375ml bottle
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Bella Cranberry is a rare
treat with the aroma and essence of fresh cranberries. This aromatic
wine is full bodied with an intense fresh fruit taste. 14.5% alcohol.
Loganberry Dream
$16.99 375ml bottle
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Loganberry Dream is an
intense, aromatic and full-bodied wine capturing the essence of fresh
loganberries. Alcohol 14.5 % by volume.
Stella Raspberry
$16.99 375ml bottle
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Stella Raspberry is an
intense aromatic wine, full bodied with rich flavors of fresh pressed
raspberries. Alcohol 14.5 % by volume.
Where to find Hoodsport Winery
Copyright © 2002 - 2008 Susan R. O'Hara. All rights
reserved.
Last revised:
09/05/2008
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