Looking for quality fruit for your wines? Here are just a few comments from winemakers about our grapes.

" In 2002, wine made from Aldercreek Fruit quickly rose to the top in my blind tasting of five different vineyards. In 2003 Aldercreek produced grapes that were even more intense and flavorful. Tasting the wine in barrels from this vintage has convinced me that they will contribute to our wine long into the future. No doubt this is one of Washington's top vineyards.  

Bob  Andrake  Winemaker/Owner
Andrake Cellars
Olympia, WA.

" I have made wine from Aldercreek - Windy Ridge Vineyards for the past four years and just love the fruit that is produced. They pick when I want it picked and that is very helpful. 

I chose the Syrah from Aldercreek to be my WINEMAKER SELECT for 2002. It is a big bold smooth fruit .

The 2003 fruit is very ripe and is showing good things in new barrels. I am very excited in anticipation for when bottling comes around."

Larry Krivoshein, Winemaker/Owner
Russell Creek Winery
Walla Walla, WA

Best Of Show 2003 Tri-Cities Wine Festival Russel Creek Winery
http://www.winepressnw.com/tasting/03-tricities.html

“I can say with complete honesty that your proposed site near Alderdale is one of the most exciting that I’ve seen...”

Rob Griffin
Barnard & Griffin

“Based on your ‘terroir’ - topography, soil, and microclimate - there is every reason to believe the same grapes planted at your site will be equal in quality to those at Mercer...”

Tom Hedges
Hedges Cellars

“I have identified your property near Alderdale as a potentially superior site for wine grapes.”

Brian D. Carter
Winemaker
Washington Hills

“This site does not have deposited soils but what many refer to as ancient soils with a higher water holding capacity. This factor alone could influence the quality of the grapes from this site.”

Charlie Hoppes
3 Rivers Winery

“The Alderdale region has been recognized for consistent quality wine grapes, particularly red varieties. The slopes, soils and elevations at Aldercreek and Windy Ridge Vineyard’s are well suited for premium quality Washington Wine Grapes”

Colin Morrell
Director of Vineyard Operations
Canandiaiqua Wine Comapny

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