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The Pines 1852 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon - McDuffee Vineyard
The Father of the Columbia Gorge
It was 1982, and Lonnie Wright had just returned from a year spent setting up irrigation systems in Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya.
He heard a rumor that a local orchardist had discovered a century-old vineyard that had been forgotten for two decades. He showed up uninvited at 7 a.m. and got to work – putting his expertise as a vineyard manager to work.
Fast forward three decades, and Lonnie is considered the father of Columbia Gorge wines, demanding respect from the Willamette-centric industry. Just one of a handful of Oregonians awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oregon Wine Board, Lonnie has been a mentor and a champion for winemakers and vineyard managers throughout the Columbia Gorge AVA.
Cellar 503 Tasting Notes
The Pines 1852, Hood River, Oregon
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon - McDuffee Vineyard
The McDuffee Vineyard is a well-regarded vineyard in the Columbia Valley AVA, near The Dalles, Oregon, known for its quality Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Planted in 1985, McDuffee vineyard is one of the first plantings in The Gorge.
This smooth Cab shows aromas of dark cherry and cedar while your palate is intrigued by fruit forward flavors of blackberry, with ripe tannin finish. Pair with bacon wrapped filet, barbecue, or a hearty Bolognese.
A Cellar 503 selection in December 2025, 'Tis the Season for Giving...Back Columbia Gorge | Cabernet Sauvignon
