Erin Glenn Wines

At Erin Glenn we believe that wine tasting is a very personal experience that is dependent upon many factors, from level of experience to what you had for lunch.  Instead of telling you what we think our wines smell and taste like, we’d like you to tell us!  Remember, all palates are unique and everyone loves something different about every wine they encounter.  Please feel free to ask us questions about where the grapes came from and the process of how they came to be in the bottle – but when it comes to smell, taste and experience, well, that’s up to you!

We have been producing small lots of boutique wines from vineyards in and around The Columbia Gorge for 5 years.  Since their inception, Erin Glenn has grown from a few hundred cases to 5000 cases produced from the harvest of 2007.

Erin Glenn has expanded its distribution to include almost all of Oregon, SW Washington, Southern California, & Nevada with more states to follow soon!

Many of Erin Glenn wines are available in limited production… call the winery for current inventory on your favorite Erin Glenn wines!

		Tantrum Red NV/NV Coumbia Valley - $19. Winemaker’s Notes: The fourth generation of this cleverly crafted wine, named for our four daughters, Tantrum Red is a unique blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot and Barbera. A full bodied red wine, Tantrum has won the palates of many a wine lover and is one of our best sellers in the tasting room and around the Columbia River Gorge.
		2005 Tempranillo, Columbia Valley, Oregon - $24. Winemaker’s Notes: Originally from the Rioja region of Spain, this noble grape has found a foothold in the Northwest. Only a few acres are planted locally and the wines and winemakers are maturing together. Our first release of Tempranillo, this wine is aromatic, and fruit-forward with just a hint of earth tones. Look for Tempranillo to be a standout! Only 48 cases produced. SOLD OUT.
		2005 Dolcetto “Dylan’s Reserve” Columbia Valley, Washington - $27. Winemaker’s Notes: Traditional wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, Dolcetto means “little sweet one” and is considered everyday lunchtime wine in its native land. We could drink the Dolcetto everyday too! Our Dolcetto is medium-bodied and packs concentrated fruit and healthy tannins to produce ample structure and flavors. A rare variety for the Northwest ~ only 50 cases produced. SOLD OUT
		2004 Threemile Bordeaux Blend Columbia Valley, Oregon - $22. Winemaker’s Notes: Using fruit from Threemile Canyon’s oldest and youngest vineyards, we fashioned this wine in the traditional Bordeaux style. Threemile combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc to make a hearty, robust red ~ layers of fruit, tannins and terroire will compliment hearty fare. SOLD OUT
		2004 Power Block Syrah Columbia Valley, Oregon - now just $18. Winemaker’s Notes: Our 3rd release of Syrah from the Power Block site at The Dalles shows us that the vines are growing into their own. Well balanced fruit and moderate tannins supply a flavor and mouthfeel that’s going to compliment great foods. 250 cases produced. SOLD OUT.
		2005 Power Block Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley - $25. Winemaker’s Notes: Dense and rich, this ’05 Cab has evolved into a very pleasing wine. 5% Merlot gently rounds out the tannin structure. Look for this wine to mature for the next 5-7 years. Drink Now! Save some!
		2005 Power Block Syrah Columbia Valley, Oregon - $26. Winemaker’s Notes: The 2005 Syrah shows how well this site is developing. Drink back~to~back with an ’04 or ’03 (or ’02 if you still have some!) and see how the complexity and depth have evolved. Syrah from the Columbia Gorge will soon be a benchmark wine for the Northwest.
		2005 Blind Dog Estate Syrah Columbia Valley, Oregon - $40. Winemaker’s Notes: What did I just say about Syrah? Well, this vineyard has produced 3 stellar vintages! The ’04 (48 cases), ’05 (125 cases) and the ’06 (in the cellar till fall of ’07) have been simply astounding. Sited on an old prune plum orchard which we discovered beneath a 40’ pine forest canopy, this jewel of a vineyard holds tremendous potential. Drink some and see what we mean! “Beware Blind Dog” reads the sign – really, we promise it exists!
		2006 Celilo Gewürztraminer Columbia Gorge, Washington - $15. Winemaker’s Notes: For more than 30 years Celilo Vineyards has produced world~class Gewurztraminer. This vintage highlights the fresh fruit and spicy nuances of this classic grape. At only .3% RS, this light and fruity white wine is a favorite in our tasting room. We love this wine served slightly chilled and is wonderful as an accompaniment to cheese, fruit seafood and spicier Asian dishes. SOLD OUT.
		2006 Celilo Gewürztraminer Columbia Gorge, Washington - now just $12. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Winemaker’s Notes: What more can we say? Another stellar vintage from Rick & Jodi Ensminger at Celilo Vineyard. This fun and fruity white wine is perfect for holiday celebrations and makes a great gift!
		2005 Chukar Ridge Viognier Columbia Valley, Washington - $16. Winemaker’s Notes: While rapidly growing in popularity in America, Viognier is remarkably difficult to grow. Originally from the Rhone region of France, we sourced the grapes for this wine from a new planting at Chukar Ridge Vineyard, Dallesport Washington. The Beeks’ gave us a great taste of what their site holds for future crops. Light French-oak contact and a year of bottle age have shaped this vintage into a delicious wine. SOLD OUT
		2006 Chukar Ridge Viognier, Columbia Valley, Washington - $18. Winemaker’s Notes: All the variables tipped in our favor for this vintage. Wind, heat and extended hang~time gave us the second glimpse of what Dennis Beeks can do with this vine. If you enjoyed ’05 Chukar, you won’t be let down.
		2005 Chateau LeBeau Viognier, Willamette Valley, Oregon - now just $16. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Winemaker’s Notes: Viognier, originally from the Northern Rhone appellation of Condrieu in France, is traditionally a soft and yet full bodied white wine. Our 2005 Chateau LeBeau Viognier is grown in the cooler climate of the Willamette Valley, which helps provide the fresh, fruit~driven wine that is this vintage. Lightly oaked, our Chateau LeBeau Viognier has superb balance and is a classic rendition of this aristocratic variety.
		2006 Chateau LeBeau Viognier Willamette Valley, Oregon - $22. Winemaker’s Notes: After doing parallel fermentations with the ’05 LeBeau & Chukar Viogniers, we chose a different protocol for the ’06 vintage. The cooler Sherwood, OR site provided a wider and more delicate range of fruit. We chose not to use any oak this year. What a pleasant surprise!
		2006 “Sweet Spot” Chardonnay Relm Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington - $16. Winemaker’s Notes: Hand-selected by the grower and winekaer from the "sweet spot" at Relm Ridge Vineyards, this Chard expresses the beautiful balance of soils and climate served up in the Columbia Valley. Slowly fermented "in barrel" on the lees, this wine shows a harmony of fruit and subtle oak flavors, creating a soft, appealing mouthfeel.
		2006 “Gemini” Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (375ml) Columbia Gorge, Oregon - $14. Winemaker’s Notes: The last fruit to be harvested at our Estate vineyard, the grapes captured all of the last rays of the season and hung on the vine, slowly dehydrating until harvest, when they yielded a whopping 29 brix. Slow fermentation in neutral French cooperage for 3 months produced a luscious and fruit-filled liquid treat. Also available in a 750ml bottle - $20.
		2006 Velvet Ass Rose' ~ Rose' of Barbera - Columbia Valley, Oregon - now just $15. HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Named for an illustrious business women of the Gold Rush days ~ Velvet Ass Rose ~ this wine is colorful and brazen. The vibrant acidity and fresh, balanced fruit make Velvet Ass Rose' the perfect wine to enjoy with light fare and good friends.