Oregon’s Willamette Valley is located on the 45th parallel a rich line that also travels through Italy’s Piedmont region, the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France. The Pinot Noir fruit found in Hawkins Cellars wines benefits from the combination of abundant local rainfall, summertime heat, and steady coastal breezes that flow into Oregon’s Willamette Valley cool evenings preserving the grape’s natural acidity. Hawkins Cellars’ 2015 Pinot Noir vintages are sourced from three different sub-AVAs in the Willamette Valley: Eola-Amity Hills, Yamhill Carlton, and Chehalem Mountain. The celebrated Willamette Valley Pinot Noir grapes can also be found in our Rosé of Pinot Noir sourced from the Stormy Morning Vineyard in Banks Oregon, located in the north Willamette Valley. Nestled between the Cascade and the coastal Mountain ranges. Banks is situated perfectly to produce a cooler climate Pinot grape with higher acidity, making it the perfect choice for Rosé.
Stormy Morning Rosé
Stormy Morning Vineyard is located in the northern Willamette Valley, an area known for austere and structured Pinot Noir. The cooler climate produces grapes with higher acidity, making it the perfect choice for Rosé. With just a touch of sweetness and high-toned notes of ripe strawberry that smack of summer.
Tasting Notes
Our Rosé of Pinot Noir comes from Stormy Morning Vineyard in the northern Willamette Valley. Enjoy the seductive aromas of ripe strawberry and watermelon. Despite its mildly sweet style, the lush fruit flavors- reminiscent of candied watermelon – gives these Oregon wines a wonderful sweetness without being cloying.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Stormy Morning Vineyards, Willamette Valley AVA Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Pinot Noir Fermentation: Stainless steel Cases Made: 110
Awards & Reviews
2016 Stormy Morning Rosé, Bronze Medal, 2017 San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition
Fun Facts
Rosé was the first wine produced, about 7000 BC. White & red wines arrived on the scene a few thousand years later.
Rosé gets its pink and blush color from its grape skins. To make Rosé wine, the skins will soak in the wine for a short period of time. This allows the skin to bleed some of its color into the wine and in turn giving it a pink hue.
Our reserve Pinot Noir comes from Methven Family Vineyards in the Eola Amity Hills AVA. Benefiting from steady coastal breezes that flow into Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the fruit is cooled from the afternoon heat, preserving the grape’s natural acidity. The results is a bright fresh wine with deep ruby color and complex flavors.
Tasting Notes
Cozy up to this Pinot Noir from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA and experience a head-on collision between earth and fruit. Fragrant wafts of ripe strawberry draw you in along with vanilla and a peaty, woody aroma reminiscent of freshly cut bark dust. The intense tart cherry and strawberry flavors hit the palette, only to be matched by the earthy notes of cedar and tobacco. The tannins, while robust in their youth, will mellow with age, providing an age-worthy wine for those who can resist its youthful charms.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Methven Family Vineyards, Eola-Amity Hills AVA Clones: Wädenswil and Dijon 777 Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Half of the fruit was destemmed, while the other half was fermented whole cluster. Cellar: Aged for 12 months in 50{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} new French Burgundy oak barrels for 18 months. Cases Made: 160 Awards: Bronze Medal, 2017 San Francisco Int’l Wine Competition. Judge’s Pick, 2017 Sip Northwest Wine Comp
Awards & Reviews
2014 Eola/Amity Hills Pinot Noir, Silver Grand Award of Excellence, 2018 Oregon Wine Awards
Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grapes in the world. Pinot Noir has been recorded in France since the Roman era.
Pinot Noir is one of the toughest grapes to grow. Pinot Noir’s thin skin makes them susceptible to pests, disease, and UV radiation. Unlike most varietals it thrives in cool wet climates.
This enigmatic blend of four different clones of Pinot Noir is sourced from four different vineyards, taken from four different AVA’s within the Willamette Valley. The resulting flavor is something that can’t be explained-only experienced.
Tasting Notes
With the diversity of clones and vineyard sites in this cuvee, it’s no surprise the many layers of aroma and flavor present in these Oregon wines. With ample complexity and a complementary structure, this wine is ready to drink now until 2023.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Methven Family Vineyards (Eola Amity Hills AVA), Bayliss Bower Vineyard (Yamhill Carlton AVA), A Blooming Hill Vineyard (Chehalem Mtn AVA), Stormy Morning Vineyard (Willamette Valley AVA) Clones: Dijon 777, Wadensvil, Pommard, Dijon 667 Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Half of the fruit was destemmed, while the other half was fermented whole cluster. Cellar: Aged for 12 months in 50{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} new French Burgundy oak barrels for 18 months. Cases Made: 90
Awards & Review
2015 Enigma Pinot Noir, 90 Points Alan Meadows’ Burghound
Fun Facts
Pinot Noir is the God Father of grapes and is responsible for the origin of the Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Meunier. The Pinot Noir varietal is prone to recurring mutations that change their characteristics like taste, color and tannins.
Our Enigma Pinot Noir was a blend of four different clones: Pommard, Wadensvil, Dijon 667, Dijon 777
Hawkins Cellars offers an outstanding selection of award-winning wines from the Columbia Valley AVA: Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, and Grenache. The majority of the Hawkins Cellars Rhone and Bordeaux vintages use grapes from both Yakima & Red Hill Mountain AVAs. The grapes sourced from Chandler Reach Vineyards, Lonesome Springs Vineyards, Kiona Vineyards, Boushey Vineyards, and Heart of the Hill Vineyards. In contrast to the Willamette Valley’s climate, the Columbia Valley tends to be warmer and drier, making it an ideal area for big, bolder reds. Its continental high desert climate creates long hot summer days that promote slow, even ripening, followed by cool nights that ensure the grapes retain their natural acidity. With an average annual rainfall of just 6 to 8 inches, this area is an ideal location to grow the luscious grapes for big, bold, fruit-forward wines.
Barrel Select Viognier
We take our best barrels from a mix of French oak and stainless steel to
create our signature Rhone-style white wine. The fruit for our Viognier comes from Lonesome Spring Ranch just outside the Red Mountain AVA, where long hot days and cool, clear nights create the ideal growing environment. Aromatic yet restrained, this wine has a rich mouth feel while retaining a crispiness that gives it the perfect balance.
Tasting Notes
Clean, clear, and honey-blonde in hue, a swirl then a sniff of this Viognier transports the taster to the tropics. Passion fruit and guava. Ripe juicy pineapple and sweet jasmine. At mid-pallet the slightest lemon sensation spritzes the tongue. This medium-weight wine with enough Viognier viscosity to satisfy a classicist, it pairs perfectly with chicken, pork
tenderloin, or salmon — topped with a mango salsa.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Viognier Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Fermentation took place in a two-ton, open. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into
one year old and neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months. Cellared in bottle for close to a year. Cases Made: 130 Editor’s Choice – Excellent (90 pts.) Old World in style, there’s a sheen of stony minerality and limestone that coat the mouthwatering palate, followed by restrained flavors of peach, honeydew melon and lemon citrus enlivened by crisp acidity that accompanies the finish with hints of lanolin. Go To Wine Page
Caldera Red
This blend of Rhone-style varietals pays homage to the active volcanoes that helped shape the landscape and soils of the Columbia Valley. Compromised of Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, and Viognier, the process of co-fermenting the grapes together results in a unique wine that possesses both intense flavor and structure.
Tasting Notes
While this provocative blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, and Viognier has roots in the Rhone, the flavors evoke the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Lush aromas of berry pie, fennel and all spice are reminiscent of stepping into a small town dessert shop. Layers of dark plum and chocolate float effortlessly on the tongue as hints of blackberry dance in the background. Racy tannins and ample acidity suggest a wine that can be enjoyed now, or laid down for five to ten years.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Heart of the Hill Vineyard (Red Mountain AVA) Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyard, Benton City, WA (Yakima Valley AVA) Blend: 40{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Mourvedre, 30{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Grenache, 28{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Syrah, and 2{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Viognier Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Fermentation took place in a two-ton, open. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into one yaer old and neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months. Cellared in bottle for close to a year. Cases Made: 215
Awards & Review
2014 Columbia Valley Caldera Red, Bronze Medal, 2018 McMinnville SIP Wine Classic
2014 Columbia Valley Caldera Red, Judge’s Pick, 2017 Northwest SIP Comp
Fun Facts
GSM is most commonly known as a Côtes du Rhône blend. The three most commonly used grapes are Grencahe, Mourvedre, & Syrah.
This blend of Rhone-style varietals come from the Côtes du Rhône appellation in the Rhone Valley. The Côtes du Rhône appellation is the oldest and second largest appellation in France.
The Grapes for this limited production Syrah were sourced from Boushey Vineyards in Washington’s Yakima Valley. We co-fermented our Syrah with a small percentage of Viognier, a process that gives the wine wonderful aromatics and bright fruit flavors of black cherry and ripe blueberry.
Tasting Notes
This wine is an exceptional expression of not only the terroir, but also the vintage. Opening with traditional savory aromas of Syrah, the palate is young and lively, offering a beautiful structure for aging. Aromas and flavors of a warmer, riper vintage, the balanced acidity and delicate, but youthful, tannin structure is evidence of the high elevation and dramatic diurnal swings of this great vineyard site. Drink now with bleu cheese, smoked meats or grilled steaks, or cellar for many years to come for improved tannin texture and multiple new layers of flavor to reveal themselves.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Boushey Vineyards (Yakima Valley AVA) Blend: 90{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Syrah, 8{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Viognier Fermentation: Whole cluster co-fermentation with Viognier, in the style of Cote-Rotie in the northern Rhone. This lends itself to aromatics and also structure. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into one yaer old and neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months. Cellared in bottle for close to a year. Cases Made: 75
Awards & Review
2015 Boushey Syrah, Best in Class Double Gold Grand Award of Excellence, 2018 Oregon Wine Awards
2015 Boushey Syrah, Gold Medal 2018 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Fun Facts
Syrah also known as Shiraz is known for its thick skin and dark bold color. Syrah is one of the darkest wines.
The Boushey Syrah went through a co-fermentaion similar to what the French use in the Cote Rotie appellation. This style consists of co-fermenting Viognier & Syrah at the same time, up to 20{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Viognier is blended.
The Grapes for our Syrah are sourced from Chandler Reach Vineyards in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Long hot summer days and cool nights result in radical temperature swings, producing grapes with rare combination of sugarand acidity. Eighteen months of barrel aging assures that our Syrah has complexity and a long, smooth finish.
Tasting Notes
The theme of this wine is richness. Generous with aroma and velvety tannin, this wine improves for a full 24 hours after pulling the cork, proving it to be a great wine for the cellar. Drink now for a full, but rounded tannin experience or cellar for delicate layers of black fruit to come center-stage.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Chandler Reach Vineyards (Yakima Valley AVA) Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Syrah Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Fermentation took place in two-ton, open-top stainless steel fermenters for a very gentle maceration with once daily punchdown and once daily pump over. 50{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} of the fruit was fermented whole cluster. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into 25{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} new french and American oak, 75{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} 2-3 year French barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months. Cases Made: 125
Awards & Review
2014 Columbia Valley Reserve Syrah, Gold Medal 2017 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
2014 Columbia Valley Reserve Syrah, Silver Medal 2017 Portland Seafood & Wine Festival
2014 Columbia Valley Reserve Syrah, Bronze Medal 2017 Astoria Seafood & Wine Festival
Fun Facts
Syrah does well in harsh conditions. Unlike most varietals Syrah thrives in adverse weather and produces a steady yield regardless of conditions.
Syrah is an international vine. This grape thrives all around the world including France, Italy Spain, California, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and of coarse Washington.
The fruit for our Cabernet comes from two vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley, where radical temperatures swings produce a rare combination of sugar and acidity. Aged eighteen months in barrel, the result is a bold wine that is both approachable and complex. Enjoy while young, or for those who can resist its charms, additional secrets will be revealed for years to come.
Tasting Notes
Our grapes are sourced from two vineyards in and around the Red Mountain AVA, an area famous for producing robust Cabs. Close your eyes and let the enticing aromas of black currant, violets, and cedar transport you to a café on the banks of the Garonne River. With predominate flavors of black cherry and bell pepper, this Cabernet is firmly rooted in Bordeaux. The smooth and round mouth feel are contrasted with racy acidity, and a slightly tannic finish that grabs your attention and exclaims, “This wine will not go quietly into the night!”
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Kiona Vineyards (Red Mtn AVA, WA) & Chandler Reach Vineyards (Yakima Valley AVA, WA) Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Cabernet Sauvignon Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. Fermentation took place in two-ton, open-top stainless steel fermenters for a very gentle maceration with once daily punchdown and once daily pump over. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into 25{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} new french and American oak, 35{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} one year old French oak, and 35{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months. A majority of the barrels are free run. Cases Made: 135
Awards & Review
2014 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Bronze Medal, 2018 McMinnville SIP Wine Classic
2014 CV Cabernet Sauvignon, 88 Points in Wine Enthusiast
Fun Facts
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape in the world (720,000 acres).
Cabernet Sauvignon is the child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
Sourced from Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyards in Washington’s Yakima Valley, we took the best barrel and bottled it as our first single varietal. The splashy label is a mash up of graphic styles, encompassing everything you expect of our wine club; something fun, different, and inspired.
Tasting Notes
This single varietal beauty has aromas and flavors reminiscent of winter. At first swirl you will get aromas of blackberry, dark currant and spice. On the pallet you will get subtle fruit flavors followed by more earthy flavors such as pepper, hints of baking spices and a nice dry finish. Although young in age this Grenache has high acidity to age in the cellar for years.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Lonesome Spring Ranch Vineyards (Yakima Valley AVA, WA) Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Grenache Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. After four days of cold soaking, fermentation took place in a two-ton, open top stainless steel fermenters with twice daily pump overs. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months with minimal racking Cases Made: 30
Fun Facts
Grenache is one of the most popular red wine grapes worldwide and is usually the core varietal used in all Rhone style blends.
Grencahe is one of the most commonly used grape used to make dry European style Rosé.
Sourced from Heart of the Hill Vineyards in Washington’s Red Mountain AVA, we took the best barrel and bottled it as our first single varietal. The splashy label is a mash up of graphic styles, encompassing everything you expect of our wine club; something fun, different, and inspired.
Tasting Notes
These Washington wines are slightly more savory and earthy compared to a typical GSM, though the fruit components are still very red and bright. Very consistent from start to finish, this wine delievers exactly what you expect for the aroma and lingers with some spice and tartness that begs for.
Technical Notes
Vineyards: Heart of the Hill Vineyards (Red Mountain AVA, WA) Varietal: 100{e60e0a359ce0b17458333fc08ba553dc7c31b40808e8d4b0ec8a444e27cdc89d} Mourvedre Fermentation: Fruit was hand sorted at the winery. After four days of cold soaking, fermentation took place in a two-ton, open top stainless steel fermenters with twice daily pump overs. Cellar: After fourteen days, grapes were pressed and wine transferred into neutral French oak barrels. Barrel aged for eighteen months with minimal racking Cases Made: 50
Fun Facts
Mourvdere is a perfect grape for hot regions, the grapes thick skin allows them to ripen later in the season.
Mourvedre is commonly used to make fortified dessert wines called “vin doux naturel”. Rasteau, Maury, and Banyuls
