Rompin' Through The Grapes
Maryhill Winery
by Dani Vargas, Beer & Wine Manager, from the January 2005 Newsletter
Located in Glendale, Washington, miles above the banks of the Columbia River, and with a fabulous view of the Gorge and Mt. Hood lies Maryhill Winery, a family-owned winery with over 20 years of combined experience. I have only seen pictures of this winery but can imagine its beauty. The winery is a few miles away from a replica of Stonehenge, which I have visited many times and the landscape and view are spectacular. I recently had the opportunity here at the Co-op to meet the owner Craig Leuthold and taste the Maryhill wines. The growing region in which they are located is very rich and diverse. The winery does grow some of their own grapes but also likes to partake of the many opportunities to support other farmers who have been growing for years and know more of what they need to do to produce the best flavorful fruit possible.
The wines I tasted were their Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc Rose, Fort Rock Red, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sangiovese, and the Zinfandel. They were all really good wines; I would recommend all of them.
At the Co-op we currently carry only a couple of their wines: the Gewürztraminer and Zinfandel, but others are on the way. If you have never tried any of the Maryhill wines you should—they are excellent wines. But also, if you are ever down in south-central Washington, stop on by the tasting room, tour the winery, then stop at Stonehenge and check that out.
Another cool thing about this winery is that they have a summer concert series with a beautiful amphitheater in which to enjoy the music. Performers in the past have included Too Slim and the Tail Draggers, Hootie and the Blowfish, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, and Don Henley, to name a few. They also have a Singer/Songwriter competition for all of the talented individuals who are part-time, not making a living as a professional musician. The best way to find out about the music endeavors would be to visit the Maryhill Web site, www.maryhillwinery.com.
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