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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2012 (based on 14 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by JMFWC on 6/13/2020 & rated 92 points: Love where this wine is showing mature Sauv Blanc notes. Still has some life left in it but don't hesitate to drink now. (693 views) | | | Tasted by garambler on 3/15/2014 & rated 90 points: Friends and I tasted this in the Woodinville tasting room on 3/15/14. It had a strong bouquet of smoke, hay, gooseberry, grapefruit, lime and mineral aromas. The palate was smooth and crisp with flavors of grapefruit, lime, vanilla and spice. 89+ (2485 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 3/1/2014: Turning straw-colored. Oaky smokey nose. Grass and mineral finish - lot of length but past its best (2443 views) | | | Tasted by dederer on 6/4/2012 & rated 85 points: This wasn't bad but not really my cup of tea. Probably drank too late. (3373 views) | | | Tasted by sithinfiltrator on 3/29/2011 & rated 88 points: Lisa 89, Vic 87. (4087 views) | | | Tasted by Jack Cranley on 2/3/2011 & rated 87 points: Green apple and pear nose. Strong acidity. Simple and clean from start to finish. A good thirst quencher for a summer day. (3656 views) | | | Tasted by wineaux2 on 10/28/2010 & rated 90 points: This SB, named "Feral" for the wild yeasts used in fermentation, straddles the line between crisp, tangy and sweet. The nose was very forward with floral, grass and citrus notes, which also carried through to the palate. This wine was very lively and engaging; definitely not a shy wallflower of a SB. Would be interesting to put this in a lineup of CA and NZ cousins as I'd guess this would fall comfortably in the middle of the fruit-forward style of CA and the grassy, zingy style of NZ. (2273 views) | | | Tasted by vinoceros on 10/20/2010 & rated 88 points: This was good. The grapefruit has settled down a little more now and lets some of the floral notes show a little better. (2300 views) | | | Tasted by Cudlbug on 10/1/2010 & rated 90 points: One of favorite whites. (2164 views) | | | Tasted by Cudlbug on 10/1/2010 & rated 91 points: One of my favorite whites. Crisp and fruity. (2226 views) | | | Tasted by RPerro on 6/19/2010 & rated 86 points: Efeste Winery Visit (Warehouse District in Woodinville, WA): Surprisingly smooth and fruity for a Sauv Blanc. Definitely one of the most drinkable (for my palate) SB's I've ever tasted. Bright fruit, zinging acidity, but not over the top like many others I've had. A touch of sweetness in there too. (3293 views) | | | Tasted by Venezia on 5/22/2010 & rated 90 points: just as good as last year. tart with citrus fruit and nice acidity makes this a fantastic summertime wine on a hot day. (1987 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2010, IWC Issue #153
(Efeste Wines Sauvignon Blanc Feral Evergreen Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (3/8/2011)
(EFESTE Feral Sauvignon Blanc Evergreen Vineyard Columbia Valley) Among the most aromatically unique wines in Washington with onion peel, mineral, and citrus. Tart and austere on the palate with mouthwatering acidity. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged 3 months in neutral French oak. 13.34% alcohol. 600 cases produced. *** points |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous and Washington Wine Report. (manage subscription channels) |
| Efeste Producer websiteSauvignon Blanc Varietal CharacterUSAAmerican 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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