Giradet Cellars
Philippe Girardet was born and raised in Switzerland near the headwaters of the Rhone, a French-speaking region where winemaking is a centuries old tradition. Philippe worked on his uncle’s vineyard in Switzerland where he discovered his passion for wine. It was a vacation to Oregon in the 1960′s that lead Philippe to discover the lush Umpqua Valley and the future home of Girardet Wine Cellars. The winery has since established a reputation for its collection of wines, producing award-winning Baco Noir, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and others. Second generation Winemaker, Marc Girardet, was schooled by his father Philippe in learning the art of wine making and continues the family tradition.
14 Vines
Sustainably Farmed; Blend of 14 different varietals based on Pinot Noir and Merlot, stainless fermentation and 30% New Hungarian Oak aging; smoky and meaty aromas give way to luscious raspberry and cherry fruit followed by toasted walnuts and smoky vanilla spice; silky texture; medium bodied [year 2007]
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sustainably Farmed; A ripe, fruit-driven style with notes of black cherry, boysenberry, and dark plum interlaced with subtle earth tones, mocha, and vanilla spice; silky texture; medium/full bodied [year 2005]
Barrel Select Pinot Noir
Floral and elegant. Notes of bright bing cherry and violet petals. A touch of smokey Hungarian oak rounds out the silky finish. [year 2008]
Chardonnay
A beautiful expression of Oregon Chardonnay. Notes of baked apple, pineapple and minerality. Smooth and silky with a hint of smoke and vanilla. Aged in French, American and Hungarian oak but not overpowering like many West Coast Chardonnays. [year 2009]
