Flavour Profile

Cathedral Ridge

Cathedral Ridge Necessity Red

Name: Cathedral Ridge Necessity Red
Brand: Cathedral Ridge
Price: 34 USD
Rating: 3.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Washington State

Red wine

3.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Cathedral Ridge Necessity Red is a fruit-forward red wine produced by Cathedral Ridge Winery, a renowned winery located in the Columbia Gorge appellation of Oregon. This wine is a blend of several grape varieties, carefully selected from the winery's estate vineyards, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a soft and well-rounded red wine. The wine boasts a fruity and medium-bodied style, with notes of red fruit, spice, and a hint of anise. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted and flavorful red wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Cathedral Ridge Necessity Red is a medium-bodied and easy to drink red wine with aromas of red fruits and dark chocolate.On the palate, this medium-bodied wine has a velvet tannin structure, with flavors of raspberries, licorice, and a hint of allspice. The finish is smooth and long, with a lingering hint of vanilla. This is a fun to drink and well-crafted wine that will appeal to those who appreciate a fruity and flavorful red.

EXPERT RATING

3.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Silky

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Pinot Noir

Zinfandel

ORIGINS

Winery: Cathedral Ridge

Region: Washington State

Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.

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