Grochau Cellars, a new Oregon "Indie" winery, offers exceptionally well made wines that are also priced so the winemaker's friends can still buy them.
John Grochau is an experienced "foodie", working at famed Higgins Restaurant in Portland for 13 years. John learned his winemaking craft by working for both Erath and Brick House. Grochau Cellars makes red wine from up-and-coming vineyards in the Rogue Valley, and Pinot noir from choice sites in the Willamette Valley.
The Grochau Des Amis Pinot noir 06 has an impressive, lovely nose of cherry, white pepper, and spice. The cherry notes are complex, ranging from tart pie cherry through the softly flavored Rainier
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RED is a party wine that works well with pizza, burgers, and just about anything else you can throw its way. An outstanding value.
The RED is all 2006 wine (usually non vintage): 70% Cab Sauv,
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Avalon Wine's tasting notes: Grochau Cellars' Syrah is a hearty, rich, meaty wine, full of blackberry and black raspberry. John's Syrah is Northern Rhone in style, showing excellent balance not
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As with the Grochau Cellars Syrah, John's inspiration for his Tempranillo comes from the wines of Europe- Spain's Rioja, to be exact. Avalon Wine found the Grochau Tempranillo has the typical ric
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Grochau Cellars Tinto is a blend of 40% Syrah and 60% Tempranillo. It quickly disappears into the cellars of Portland's best restaurants, who recognize its quality. Medium bodied and easy drinking
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Grochau Cellars Sauvignon Blanc refreshes with a clean, citrus scent and flavors of delicate citrus blossom, lime, and a hint of melon and passion fruit. The finish is clean and contains slate and
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The Z White is 85% Chardonnay, 10% Riesling, and 5% Gewurztraminer. Z is a crisp, lighter style white wine with fresh fruit flavors and a zing of a finish. Crisp and sippable on a summer day, air w
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Grochau Cellars Rose is a dry pink wine made from Oregon Pinot noir. ...read more
