Cote Bonneville - Dubrul Vineyard

Cote Bonneville & Dubrul Vineyard

Dubrul Vineyard has soared to fame in the Northwest as wines made from its fruit by Owen Roe Winery have achieved cult status and high ratings. Now, the vineyard owners are producing a small amount of wine under their own "Cote Bonneville" label.

Located on a steep hillside overlooking the Yakima River, Dubrul Vineyard, site of a former orchard, was planted in 1992. The steep slope, high elevation, rocky soil, hot climate, cold nights, and careful vineyard management have combined to produce unusually high quality grapes. The vineyard owners have strived to produce grapes that express the unique terroir that is Dubrul.

About the Label

The Cote Bonneville label for their "Carriage House" meritage blend features the carriage house on the property, which was standing when the owners' great grandfather Napoleon DuBrul built Côte Bonneville in 1902. In 1973, the owners were married in the carriage house, which served as the chapel for the order of nuns living on the estate at that time.

Over many years, the current owners of Côte Bonneville, Roberta and Tony Michel, have meticulously restored both the house and carriage house to their original splendor. The cornerstone of the estate, found in the portico entrance to the house, is the logo of the vineyard, and is present on both front and back labels of the wine.

The beautifully restored 1935 Pierce-Arrow Limousine on the label was provided by Jim Day and Ralph Schmidt. While the carriage house and car were being photographed, the Michel’s family cat, Noisy, paused to inspect the Pierce-Arrow.

Dubrul Vineyard

Stephen Tanzer rating 90 points: "Bright ruby-red. Aromas of redcurrant, licorice, tobacco and nutty oak. Sweet, lush and highly concentrated, with a candied quality to the flavors of currant, black c
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