ENSO Urban Winery & Tasting Lounge

2012 ENSO Grenache

enso — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:24:18 +0000

These were the rst grapes we harvested in 2012. They’re grown high up on the golden hills that line the beautiful Columbia River, receiving lavish amounts of sun and wind to help them ripen without being spoiled rotten. We bottled this medium-bodied red wine in it’s youth, so as to capture it’s fruit-forward vitality.

DETAILS:

13.6% alc / 50 cases produced / $25 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

Chill this red wine for about 20-30 minutes just prior to dinner!

2012 ENSO Orange Wine

enso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:09:19 +0000

This is something altogether new for us. Pinot Gris tends to make bright, fruity white wines, but when fermented with the skins (where the color in wine comes from), you get something more akin to a rosé. But not a rosé exactly. Rough and rugged, savory with notes of black tea and cumin, this floral-yet-savory wine will blow your mind.

DETAILS:

11.6% alc / 38 cases produced / $25 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

Chill and drink on it’s own…or with some oven-roasted lamb.

2012 ENSO Dry Rosé

enso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:06:35 +0000

Each year we get to re-invent the rosé. This year, we co-fermented Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc in stainless steel to create a beautiful, balanced dry rosé. As we say, “Portland Summer In a Bottle”. Aromas of ripe strawberries, brambly raspberries, and a touch of vanilla. Fruity, but not sweet!

DETAILS:

12.9% alc / 84 cases produced / $22 (Order Online)

AWARDS:

- BRONZE at the 2013 Great Northwest Wine Competition

PAIRINGS:

Pairs perfectly with grilled chicken and veggies, soft cheeses, or an afternoon at the park in the sun!

2012 ENSO Pinot Blanc

enso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:03:43 +0000

Mmm-mmm-mmm. This refreshing, crisp white wine is bursting with green apple and herbal tones. Aging on the lees for 3 months in stainless steel rounds it out with a smooth finish. Floral aromas of white flowers and pears with a lovely hint of lychee nut in the finish.

DETAILS:

12.4% alc / 100 cases produced / $20 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

You can pair this wine with fish, poultry or soft cheeses, but you’ll be surprised to find that it also works quite well with a seasoned steak or juicy porkchop right off the grill. Believe it.

2011 ENSO Petite Sirah

enso — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:17:55 +0000

It may have “petite” in it’s name, but this wine is nothing short of huge! Petite Sirah (originally called “Durif”) has small berries which means that during fermentation, there is a higher skin-to-juice ratio, resulting in a robust red wine with a long, lingering finish. A rugged wine with dark fruits and vanilla make this a superb choice for drinking on it’s own…or pairing with a juicy ribeye right off the grill.

DETAILS:

13.1% alc / 108 cases produced / $32 (Order Online)

AWARDS:

- BRONZE at the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition

PAIRINGS:

A petite Sirah offers strong textures, but quite mild flavors to a meal.

2011 ENSO Malbec

enso — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:15:45 +0000

What do you get when you mix just the right amount of sun and rain with a long growing season? Fully-ripened Malbec grapes that are the perfect balance of velvet and spice. This is one of our favorite wines to make. Rich and dark in tone, custardy and smooth in feel. A perfect companion to any steak or grilled dish. A burst of fruit and pepper married with a long finish leave you wanting some more.

DETAILS:

13.3% alc / 108 cases produced / $28 (Order Online)

AWARDS/RATINGS:

- BRONZE at the 2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition
- Wine Spectator: 89 points – “Fresh and distinctive, offering roasted meat and toasted bread overtones around a deft core of currant and blackberry fruit. Lingers with refinement. Drink now through 2016.”

PAIRINGS:

This fruit-forward Malbec is ready for some risotto and grilled mushrooms. Or a steak. Yah, a steak.

2011 ENSO Mourvèdre

enso — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:12:12 +0000

Mourvèdre is always the last grape to ripen. When we harvested these beloved grapes in November, the leaves on the vines were orange, red, and yellow. The plant was ready to hibernate for the winter. It’s the perfect condition for making whole-cluster fermented Mourvèdre since the stems begin to harden and brown.

Chalk and strawberries balanced by dried herb tones and grapefruit aromas make this one of the most memorable reds around!

DETAILS:

12.1% alc / 72 cases produced / $35 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

The savoriness of this red suggests lamb. Roasted lamb. And potatoes. With rosemary. Mmm.

2011 ENSO Zinfandel

enso — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:02:22 +0000

Zinfandel has been called America’s Heritage Wine. Grown up and down the West Coast, it’s a grape that is often misunderstood. “Is it white, pink, or red?” Oh brother. Given the right vintage, soil and climate, Zinfandel is the perfect triangulation of fruit, spice and earth. And that’s what 2011’s cool, long growing season gave to us. We just did our best not to mess it up! Enjoy this among friends.

DETAILS:

14.5% alc / 108 cases produced / $28 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

A classic jammy Zin goes well with anything grilled and peppered. So do it. Just do it.

2011 ENSO Counoise

enso — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:53:35 +0000

Counoise is a rare grape in the Pacific Northwest, grown on just a handful of vineyards. It’s traditionally been a blending grape, offering softness to big red wines. But we decided to bottle this delicate wine on it’s own. Bright red fruit is balanced by floral tones, and this wine was aged in completely neutral oak so that the wine could breathe without acquiring “barrel notes”. Quite French is style and texture.

We describe Counoise as a sort of “happy Pinot Noir”. Bright red fruit instead of dark red fruit. Less brooding; more lively.

DETAILS:

12.5% alc / 108 cases produced / $30 (Order Online)

AWARDS:

- SILVER at the 2013 Great Northwest Wine Competition

PAIRINGS:

A great wine to sip on it’s own or pair with soft cheeses.

RESONATE Red #7

enso — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:42:34 +0000

These grapes were destined to be together. The Barbera offers it’s signature bramble and lively acid while the Sangiovese roots the wine with it’s depth and texture. Aging in French oak barrels for 18 months tames these wild beasts. Sip, drink, but do not guzzle. We hope this delicious red blend resonates with you and all who gather at your table.

These grapes come from Walla Walla AVA in Washington State.

DETAILS:

13.8% alc / 144 cases produced / $16 (Order Online)

PAIRINGS:

Let’s see…what doesn’t this wine pair with?