Alexandria Nicole Cellars

Wine Tasting Room & Tapas Cafe - Alexandria Nicole Cellars, Prosser, Yakima Valley, WA
Photo by Steve Gaddis

Prosser Tasting Room & Tapas Café
(Tasting Room: Daily, 11 am - 5 pm)
(Cafe: Thurs - Sun, 11 am - 3 pm)

Wine & Food Park
2880 Lee Road, Suite C
Prosser, WA  99350
509-786-3497

Hollywood Schoolhouse
Woodinville Tasting Room
(Thur - Mon: Noon - 5 pm
Friday night Happy Hour: 5 - 8 pm)
14810 Northeast 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 
425-487-9463

Winery & Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard
(Tours & Tastings by Appointment, Mon - Sat)
158422 W Sonova Road
Horse Heaven Hills
Near Paterson
509-242-9979

Website:  www.alexandrianicolecellars.com
Email:  info@alexandrianicolecellars.com

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 Summary Winery Information

The Details

"Glamping" in the Vineyard

The Hidden Door: A Wine Club


Principles: 
Jarrod and Ali Boyle
Winemaker:  
Jarrod Boyle

Vineyard Foreman:
Jose Luis Yanez

Average Annual Production:
4,000 cases

Estate Vineyard Acreage: 
340 acres in the
Horse Heaven Hills Appellation

Small Lots of Hand-Crafted Wines

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Grenache, Syrah, Petit Syrah, Lemberger,
Malbec, Tempranillo, Red Blends,
Cab Franc Rosé, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc,
Riesling, White Rhone Blend


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Prosser Tasting Room
  & Tapas Café 

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Daily, 11 am to 5 pm
Small Plates served Thurs - Sat, 11 to 4 pm

 


Winery is located at
Destiny Ridge Vineyard
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Private Vineyard Tours & Barrel Tastings 
By appointment only Mon - Sat 11 - 5 pm
Call 509-786-3497  



Woodinville Tasting Room
Hollywood Schoolhouse

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Thurs - Sun: 12 - 5 pm
Friday night Happy Hour: 4 - 8 pm
 

Alexandria Nicole Cellars
...where Destiny, Winemaking and Passion join hands


THE STORY - FIRST A VINEYARD

       When Jarrod and Ali Boyle christened their 367 acres of land in the Horse Heaven Hills of Washington, the choice of its name came easily.  Providence played a strong role in the birth of Alexandria Nicole Cellars and its estate vineyard.  Paying tribute to that force – so central to their dream come true – was a natural in the naming of Destiny Ridge Vineyard. 

       Jarrod was born in Prosser and learned the secrets of successful vineyard management as assistant viticulturalist under the tutelage of  Dr. Wade Wolfe when both worked for Hogue Cellars.  It was here that wine grape growing and winemaking became Jarrod's passion. 

       While working for Hogue, Jarrod was in charge of inspecting grapes and making grower recommendations to help grape varietals achieve their desired characteristics.  One day, a routine inspection of a vineyard on Horse Heaven Hills turned into a paradigm shift in Jarrod's career and his life.  It was that day he noticed a nearby piece of barren land, sloping gently to the south, overlooking the Columbia River.  From that moment forward, visions of vineyard blocks danced in Jarrod's head. 

       Soon after, a casual conversation with an old friend led Jarrod to telling the story of his Horse Heaven Hills land discovery and his vision of planting a vineyard there.  Jarrod's friend Rob Mercer (a member of a well-known local farming family) was almost as excited as Jarrod.  The level of shared excitement escalated when Rob realized the land of Jarrod's dream was owned by his father... Bud Mercer.  Before long, the Mercer family joined with the Boyle family and the dream of a vineyard on the hillside... and Destiny Ridge Vineyard was born.  The first vines were planted in the fall of 1998. 

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THEN A WINERY

       Originally, the plan for the vineyard was to use its fruit to produce small case lots for other wineries.  When the vines came into full production, however, the fruit produced was of such amazing quality,  Jarrod's thoughts turned to a winery that would produce his own wines from grapes grown on Destiny Ridge Vineyard.  With control over viticultural choices in his vineyard, Jarrod could monitor fruit quality from bud to bottle!

       The state-of-the-art Alexandria Nicole Cellars winery (named for Ali Boyle, Jarrod's wife) was constructed in the vineyard in September of 2004.  It was designed to suit the production of small-lot handcrafted wines.

Alexandria Nicole Cellars' Destiny Ridge Vineyard and its winery in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation

The production facility features:

  • Custom-made receiving station and sorting table to process all hand-picked fruit

  • Small open-top fermenting tanks that can be heated or cooled

  • Climatic controlled room with humidification control

  • Pneumatic punch down for gentle, quality fermentation control

  • A view that is priceless

       Overlooking the majestic Columbia River, the site of Alexandria Nicole Cellars' winery and vineyard provide an awe-inspiring backdrop for several special events for wine and food enthusiasts and for community fundraisers.  Private tours and barrel tastings can be arranged for an unforgettable experience... tasting the power of destiny in its place of origin.

 


A Prosser Tasting Room & Tapas Café

 
     Located in the Food and Wine Park of Prosser, Washington – in close proximity to Hogue Cellars, Kestrel Vintners and Mercer Estates – wine country travelers will find Alexandria Nicole Cellars' tasting room open daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Its Tapas Café offers small plates, matched with Alexandria Nicole wines, Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 
Selections are paired with Alexandria Nicole Cellars wines and include:
 

  • Artisan Cheese Plate
  • Organic Spring Greens
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar
  • Antipasto Plate
  • Flat Bread Pizza
  • Hot Dungeness Crab Dip

Estate Wines and assorted beverages available            

Host your own event at our Prosser facility.          

 


 



A Second Tasting Room at The Schoolhouse in Woodinville
(Thur - Mon: Noon - 5 pm
Friday night Happy Hour: 5 - 8 pm)
14810 Northeast 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 
425-487-9463

 

Destiny Ridge Vineyard

158422 W Sonova Road
Horse Heaven Hills
509-242-9979

 Destiny Ridge Vineyard - Horse Heaven Hills appellation, Washington

       On the high bluffs overlooking the beautiful Columbia River, an area known as Horse Heaven Hills is home to the 327 acres where Alexandria Nicole's Destiny Ridge Vineyard thrives.  It is here - high on the dominate ridge line - that 15 grape varietals are planted to the 243 acres that comprise the vineyard.  The first vines for Destiny Ridge Vineyard were planted in the fall of 1998, seven years before Horse Heaven Hills was federally authorized as an official American Viticulture Area (AVA).

       Within the vineyard lie four different soil types, each producing unique flavors and characteristics in the specific varietals grown there.  Each terroir proved to have its own message sent through its ripened grapes.  It was here that a passionate man learned patience;  Jarrod Boyle waited with optimistic excitement for the final fruits to come of age.  Having worked with many renowned winemakers, Jarrod learned, through experimentation in his winemaking process, to enhance and reflect the terroir of Destiny Ridge Vineyard in his finished wines. 

        The soils and climatic conditions of Destiny Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation have shown themselves to favor many wine-grape varietals. Destiny Ridge Vineyard nurtures many of them, including:

Riesling
Viognier
Sauvignon Blanc
Rousanne
Marsanne
Merlot
Malbec
Tempranillo
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Grenache
Lemberger
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Petit Verdot

       The hills of Destiny Ridge Vineyard are geologic folds in the earth's crust which are responsible for the consistent winds that blow across the land, part of what makes the Horse Heaven Hills' appellation distinct from the large Columbia Valley appellation that surrounds it.  Wind lowers the risk of vineyard disease and pests, while it stresses the vines by drying them out.  Add quick-draining soils of silty loam to the mix of vineyard characteristics, and the need for irrigation becomes even more pronounced.  Drip irrigation is the canopy-management tool of choice to limit the vigor of the vines at Destiny Ridge.

       In addition to its distinctive topography, Destiny Ridge Vineyard benefits from its proximity to the Columbia River.  Although it sits approximately 800 feet above the river, the vineyard is relieved of temperature extremes suffered elsewhere, thanks to the modifying effects of the river (with its stirring of air currents) and the land's slope toward the river (draining cold air away from the vines). 

        All these factors help produce intense-flavored grapes with a structural balance of sugars and acids.  Add to these factors attentive viticulture management, including balanced crop levels and gentle processing of grapes and you have the secrets behind consistently excellent harvests at Destiny Ridge Vineyard.

         Fruit not used for the wines of Alexandria Nicole Cellars is sold to other wineries under contract with Destiny Ridge Vineyard. 


DESTINY RIDGE ESTATE VINEYARD
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Tours and tastings at the estate vineyard Destiny Ridge are available and scheduled by appointment. To schedule your tour,
call 509-242-9979.

The winery located at Destiny Ridge also offers barrel tasting, five-course meals and guided tours through the production facility and by limo through the vineyard.  Please contact Ali Boyle for further information and pricing. 

Vineyard tours and barrel tastings are scheduled
by appointment Monday - Saturday between 11 - 5 pm
To schedule yours, call 509-242-9979.

Glamping in the Vineyard

Glamping, or glamorous camping, at Destiny Ridge Vineyard is in its first year.  Glampers watch the vineyard come alive while camping in comfort. Our tents have Persian carpets, down duvets and even electricity and running water.  Activities including fishing, bike riding, horseback riding, kayaking, hikes and wildlife watching.  For more information contact us at (509) 786-3497 or click here.  We're sure you'll want to schedule your time to be pampered in the “wilds” overlooking the Columbia River. 



 


Featured Alexandria Nicole Cellars Wines

      Alexandria Nicole Cellars is passionate about winemaking.  It produces small lots of handcrafted wine from grapes it grows at Destiny Ridge Estate Vineyard.  Its goal is to make wines that are elegant, approachable, and true to the terroir.  

      Watch for the release of Angel's Blend, a traditional five-grape Bordeaux-style wine from Destiny Ridge Vineyards.  Alexandria Nicole Cellars has selected Make The Dash Count foundation as their charity of choice and will donate revenues from Angel's Blend to this nonprofit youth empowerment program.

 

2009 Crawford Viognier
Columbia Valley
$20.00 per bottle  [Order Now]

Excellent - Wine Press NW

Complex aromas of honeysuckle, stonefruit and candied peach give way to earthy undertones and stunning structure.  This golden gem has a lively mouth feel.  Beautifully balanced it lingers with the richness of apricot and butterscotch.  Serve well chilled for a wonderfully refreshing wine.  168 Cases Produced

2009 "a-SQUARED" Pinot Gris
Horse Heaven Hills
$14.00 per bottle [Order Now]
93 pts - Wine & Sprits
Gold - Seattle Wine Competition
90 pts - Wine Enthusiast

These plump round berries display aroma's of Fuji apple, gooseberry, grapefruit, pear and lavender. The luscious floral notes are accentuated by a bright crisp fruit followed by a silky texture and beautifully balanced acidity.

2009 Roussanne
Destiny Ridge Vineyard
Horse Heaven Hills
$28.00 per bottle [Order Now]

93 pts - Wine & Sprits
90 pts - Wine Spectator
92 pts - Rhone Reporter Magazine
Gold - Seattle Wine Competition

This unique and flavorful white wine is a true Rhone style blend of 98% Roussanne and 2% Marsanne, and opens to layers of pear, mango, honey melon and herbal tea.  This bright crisp wine has aroma's of wild flowers and a refreshing finish.

2007 "a-SQUARED" Cabernet
Horse Heaven Hills
$24.00 per bottle [Order Now]
Excellent - Wine Press NW
Double Gold - Seattle Wine Competition
Silver - Tri-Cities Wine Festival

Full bodied and packed with ripe flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum and cassis, this complex offering is set against a backdrop of dark chocolate and anise.  With hints of citrus and earth, this wine is finely structured and beautifully balanced.

2008 Merlot
Destiny Ridge Vineyard
Horse Heaven Hills
$24.00 per bottle
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Denver International Wine Competition | Double Gold. Top Merlot.
Best of Show- all prices. Best of Class

Tantalizing aromas of dark chocolate, ripe berries, leather with hints of tobacco and floral notes give way to a rich mouth feel with lovely acidity. The wine has bold black cherry pie nuances, touches of raspberries and hints of spice in the mid-palate finishing with subtle oak.  This Merlot is powered by its bold fruit flavors yet balanced with silky smooth refined tannins for a lengthy finish

2007 Tempranillo
Destiny Ridge
Horse Heaven Hills
$55.00 per bottle
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Outstanding - NW Wine Press

Tempranillo originates from Spain, where it is widely grown and used in their wines. This extremely dark, reddish-purple wine can have a tendency to over express itself in rough dry tannins should you over extract it. However, with gentle treatment in the cellar and careful attention to detail during fermentation, this wonderful grape produces rich dark berry flavors full of spice, leather and minerality. The tannins add an expressive dance on the mid-palate and a wonderful long finish without overpowering the rich ripe fruit expressions.

 


 


Finding the three Alexandria Nicole Locations

How to find Alexandria Nicole Cellars'
Prosser Tasting Room & Tapas Café
(Tasting Room: Daily, 11 am - 5 pm)
(Cafe: Thurs - Sun, 11 am - 3 pm)

Wine & Food Park
2880 Lee Road, Suite C
Prosser, WA  99350
509-786-3497

Map to Prosser Tasting Room for Alexandria Nicole Cellars
 


How to find the Alexandria Nicole Cellars' winery
and Destiny Ridge Estate vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills.
(Tours & Tastings by Appointment, Mon - Sat)
158422 W Sonova Road
Horse Heaven Hills
Near Paterson
509-242-9979

Map to Destiny Ridge Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills
 


How to find Alexandria Nicole Cellars'
Hollywood Schoolhouse Tasting Room in Woodinville
(Thur - Mon: Noon - 5 pm
Friday night Happy Hour: 5 - 8 pm)
14810 Northeast 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 
425-487-9463

Map to Alexandria Nicole Cellars Hollywood Schoolhouse Woodinville Tasting Room

 


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