OUR WINES
At
Cardinal Point, our winemaker, Tim Gorman, is the Vineyard Manager as well.
With 24 years of experience growing vitus vinifera vines at Cardinal Point,
Tim's expertise as a grower shows up in the quality of his wines.
Tim takes great pains to ripen his fruit to the best quality possible... since he knows he'll be the one paying for any shortcomings in the winery! And although he will tell you that the best wines make themselves, he clearly enjoys expressing his creative side in the cellar, as evidenced by our very popular signature blends.
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2011 Rosé Dry and light, crisp and clean. This is a Cabernet Franc Rosé wine, made using the pressiage method. Food Pairing: Lighter foods cooked on the grill, preferably with lots of garlic!
Retail Bottle Price: $15.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.00 - Wine Club |
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2012 Rosé This is a Cabernet Franc Rosé wine, made using the pressiage method. Early harvest fruit was balanced with fully ripe grapes so there is excellent acidity, loads of berry flavor, and even pleasing tannin on the finish. Food Pairing: Lighter foods cooked on the grill, preferably with lots of garlic!
Retail Bottle Price: $15.00 - This wine is not yet available for retail sale. Wine club members can order wine before it is available to the general public.
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.00 - Wine Club |
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2011 Rockfish Red A light-bodied Cabernet Franc, full of fruit and fun. Food Pairing: Perfect with anything off of the grill, or just for sipping on its own.
Retail Bottle Price: $15.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.00 - Wine Club |
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2012 Cab. F. + Vio 93% Cab Franc, co-fermented with 7% Viognier. It's Back! Beautiful bright ruby colored and medium bodied, with big fruit in the mid-palate, followed be a dollop of vanilla, and just enough tannin to hold up to richer dishes. Retail Bottle Price: $21.00 - This wine is not yet available for retail sale. Wine club members can order wine before it is available to the general public.
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $16.80 - Wine Club |
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2011 Union This vintage is 85% Petit Verdot, 10% Tannat, and 5% Cabernet Franc. With a jammy, grapey bouquet and earthy, mocha flavors, the Union is bright and youthful. Drink some now as the tannins are just firm enough. With time, there will be even greater complexity, so lay some bottles down, too. Bottled: November 15, 2012
Retail Bottle Price: $26.00 - This wine is not yet available for retail sale. Wine club members can order wine before it is available to the general public.
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $20.80 - Wine Club |
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2012 Green Inspired by the Vino Verdes of Portugal, this wine is made by co-fermenting Chardonnay and Petit Manseng. Crisp, bright green apple flavors--perfect with a cheese course or a warm winter squash soup. Technical Notes: No oak aging or malolactict fermentation, no residual sugar.
Retail Bottle Price: $16.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.80 - Wine Club |
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2011 Chardonnay Barrel finished and aged in French and American Oak, well structured, with a little zing. Food Pairing: Roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, or blackened trout.
Technical Notes: 100% Estate grown.
Retail Bottle Price: $16.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.80 - Wine Club |
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2012 IPC Hopped Chardonnay Chardonnay that's been aged with Cascade Hope! The IPC (short for India Pale Chardonnay), has a pleasing, herbal, lemon-grassy, tropical nose, mostly from the hop influence. The mid-palate is fresh and light, finishing crisp with an agreeable bitterness and tang again from the hops. We think pairing with herbed pan-fried river trout would be sublime. Technical Notes: 100% Chardonnay, No malolactic fermentation
Retail Bottle Price: $16.00 - This wine is not yet available for retail sale. Wine club members can order wine before it is available to the general public.
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $12.80 - Wine Club |
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2011 A6 A delicious blend of Viognier and Chardonnay. Tasting Notes: Our winemaker's signature blend; Lucious Viognier aged in French oak, blended with Chardonnay kept off of oak. Rich fruit up front, with a pleasing, long, bright finish.
Food Pairing: Lightly breaded crab cakes with a spicy remoulade, or soft scrambled eggs with mushrooms and butter.
Technical Notes: 0.0% residual sugar; barrel and tank aging.
Retail Bottle Price: $20.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $16.00 - Wine Club |
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2011 Viognier This year's Viognier is dry, crisp and racey, with a lovely, long mineral finish. Food Pairing: Perfect with spicy thai or chinese food, grilled vegetables, or for whatever you are enjoying on the patio before dinner.
Technical Notes: 100% steel tank fermented; < 1% residual sugar; no malolactic fermentation.
Retail Bottle Price: $20.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $16.00 - Wine Club |
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2011 Quattro A one of a kind blend of Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Viognier, and Traminette. Tasting Notes: Apple and pear and peach notes with a refreshing finish.
Food Pairing: Blue cheese on crusty bread, liver pate, or thai food.
Technical Notes: No malolactic fermentation. 2.5% residual sugar.
Retail Bottle Price: $17.00 - Buy Now
Wine Cooperative Member Price: $13.60 - Wine Club |