Alexandria Nicole Cellars
In terms of tasting-room experiences, the bar has now been set several notches higher in Prosser’s Lee Road wine district. And Alexandria Nicole Cellars is responsible. A recent renovation of its tasting room has resulted in a warm and inviting space in which visitors can taste wine, enjoy tapas, and relax by the gas fireplace. Such details speak volumes about the quality of the winery, the staff, and how wine helps us celebrate life. In this setting, bacon-wrapped scallops with mango salsa seem to go down especially smoothly with a glass of sauvignon blanc.
The winery’s mission statement is brief but meaningful: “Alexandria Nicole Cellars is dedicated to producing small lots of hand-crafted wine from our Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard.” (Yes, WineTrail enthusiasts, that’s the renowned Destiny Ridge Vineyard: 232 acres of prime grape-growing real estate in the newly designated Horse Heaven Hills appellation overlooking the Columbia River in Patterson.) From Jarrod Boyle, Alexandria Nicole’s winemaker, to its tasting-room staff, there is a collective recognition that it all begins with the fruit. This focus on the grapes of Destiny Ridge is reflected in the following quote, posted on the cellars’ web site: “There is an old expression that the best thing farmers can put on their field is their shadow. This means being out in the field and observing what is happening.” In the case of Alexandria Nicole Cellars, “out in the field” means attentive viticulture management, balanced crop levels, and gentle hand-harvesting, factors that translate into quality in every bottle. It’s a memorable moment when you taste the terroir of an estate-made wine. Alexandria Nicole Cellars offers this experience, because each sip of its wines reflects the intense flavors of Destiny Ridge.
Be prepared for simple elegance at this WineTrail location. You won’t step over a golden retriever here or negotiate your way around old farm equipment to get to the wine bar. Rather, the Alexandria Nicole Cellars experience is a combination of world-class wine meets Pottery Barn, with a friendly staff at your service. (Hint: If you go on a Thursday night, you’ll enjoy live music while sampling Destiny Ridge’s terroir.) Cheers.
WineTrail Note: WineTrail trekkers are encouraged to take Alexandria Nicole’s vineyard tour, an afternoon of adventure and barrel tasting. Tours are given Monday and Tuesday, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and are available by appointment only. To schedule a tour, call 509-832-3497.
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Alexandria Nicole Cellars was featured in WineTrails of Washington as part of the Prosser WineTrail North on page 334!
