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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by THF49 on 10/16/2016 & rated 89 points: This 2008 Syrah has aged well in my wine room. Ruby color, limited aroma but nice berry forward with a light finish (1548 views) | | | Tasted by THF49 on 12/17/2015 & rated 87 points: Unusually dry Syrah; full bodied; drink now! (1838 views) | | | Tasted by Stockfb on 2/15/2014 & rated 88 points: nice blue berry in the taste, smooth body and mouth feel, light tannins in the finish.
Just a little sediment in the bottle which stayed in the decanter. (3154 views) | | | Tasted by jpleedy on 11/26/2013 & rated 86 points: This wine cost $9 and it was worth every penny. It tasted like Syrah. It didn't suck at all. I would serve this to people who "liked" wine but didn't care about it. I would sit down and try to come up with tasting notes on it, though. That seems silly. (3225 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 10/8/2013 & rated 89 points: Light bodied and balanced, with blueberry, black cherry and spice flavors against gentle tannins and an open texture. Great QPR. This is not complex, styled or detailed. However it is much more than flat or one dimensional. There is harmony, finesse and balance that provides enjoyment, especially with a large variety of proteins and sauces. This is a party wine that is very approachable. (3407 views) | | | Tasted by Barrygloec on 8/3/2013 & rated 89 points: Went very well with snacks at Sue's camp. I preferred it to Shooting Star zinfandel that I also brought with me. (2509 views) | | | Tasted by afketter on 6/1/2013 & rated 83 points: Perhaps not for me. Pretty boring wine, not much going on here. (2330 views) | | | Tasted by nfurlong on 3/31/2013 & rated 88 points: Tannins still pretty strong, but plenty of fruit and good structural balance. I'll give it another year before trying again. (1618 views) | | | Tasted by Barrygloec on 3/19/2013 & rated 89 points: I bought 4 bottles from WTSO, because it was only $9.99 a bottle vs. 16.99 at my local store Empire wine. The prices at Empire are as cheap as anywhere, so I figured I couldn't go wrong buying the wine for $9.99.
I agree with other reviews that this Syrah is on the light side. However I thought it needed food with it. I had my first taste before dinner and I was afraid I'd made a mistake buying it. Then I was pleasantly surprised that it went well with a slightly spicy Thai dish. (1422 views) | | | Tasted by newworldman on 2/23/2013: Waterville valley (1749 views) | | | Tasted by vinoceros on 2/10/2013 & rated 87 points: On the light side for a Washington Syrah, but food friendly and quite serviceable. (1380 views) | | | Tasted by Suss on 1/29/2013 & rated 87 points: Nice QRP. Nothing to write home about but solid Tuesday night wine. (1771 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 1/26/2013 & rated 88 points: This was a fun, light bodies, subtle fruit styled wine, with blueberry and spice supported by feathery tannins and acidity. The finish lingers. Love the "in your face" label. (1192 views) | | | Tasted by Moorsie on 1/26/2013 & rated 88 points: Nice lighter Syrah, fruit showed after Vinturi. Great value. (1222 views) | | | Tasted by dchisholm on 4/4/2012 & rated 87 points: Blackberry, plum and a pepper on the nose. Plum, pepper and a hint of spice. A smooth wine that did not have the knock out punch. (1691 views) | | | Tasted by wirelesswine on 1/14/2012 & rated 89 points: Creamy, buttery, big fruit. Great value wine! (1798 views) | | | Tasted by RPerro on 10/5/2011 & rated 88 points: #WASyrah Twitter Tasting (E & R Wine Shop, Portland OR): Wine #2. Another great $20-ish range QPR wine. Cherry fruit on the entry, medium body, midpalate is a bit flabby, but showing some nice plum fruit. Finish is all cherries. Would definitely grab this off a restaurant list. (2985 views) | | | Tasted by Discus220 on 7/23/2011 & rated 86 points: Juicy, prominent cherry and plum. Great after an hour breathing. Will happily drink again. (1950 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Magnificent Wine Company Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Washington Washington Wine Commission | Credit to Washingtonwine.org for this article
Washington Wine
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Wineries
With 30,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds.
Growers
Winemakers from all over the world have chosen to establish themselves in Washington, where they can create wines reflecting this region's unique characteristics. Their hand-crafted wines are receiving wide acclaim from critics regionally, nationally and internationally for their consistently high quality. Many of them have received scores of 90 and above from the major wine media. Overall this is a higher percentage than other leading wine regions.
Regions
As the state's fourth largest fruit crop, the Washington wine industry is an important contributor to the long-term preservation of Washington agriculture. The industry is committed to sustainable agricultural practices and conservation of water resources.
Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries.
Varieties
Washington produces more than 20 wine grape varieties - a ratio of 56 percent white to 44 percent red. As the industry matures and experiments, it finds many grape varieties that thrive throughout Washington's microclimates. There are more than 16,000 vineyard acres of red wine varieties statewide.
History & Vintages
Washington's wine future is limitless. As consumers discover the quality of Washington wines, demand continues to grow nationally and internationally. New acreage and wine varietals are being planted and new wineries are opening at a remarkable pace. Washington State is recognized as a premium viticultural region around the world.
State Facts
Washington's wine industry generates more than $3 billion to the state economy. It employs more than 14,000 people, directly and indirectly, with projections to add nearly 2,000 more jobs by 2006. In terms of tax revenues accrued to the state and federal government, wine grapes are among the highest tax generators of any agricultural crops. Furthermore, Washington wine tourism attracts nearly two million visitors annually contributing to the positive growth of local and regional economies.
Washington State - the perfect climate for wine = ideal growing conditions, quality wines, business innovation, lifestyle, and social responsibility. All are key elements of this world-class wine industry.
Vintages
"2008 and even more so 2010 and 2011 were cool, even cold vintages (think: 2002 in the Barossa) without the extreme ripeness, extract and higher alcohol that had become the norm in the state’s post 1995 world. 2008 was manageable but the duo of 2010/2011 nearly caused a “great depression” in Washington State." - Jon RimmermanColumbia Valley Columbia Cascade Winery Association
The Columbia Valley AVA lies mostly in Washington state, with a small section in Oregon. The Cascade Range forms its western boundary with the Palouse regions bordering the area to the east. To the north, the Okanogan National Forest forms a border with the AVA and Canada. It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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