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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 120 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Quarked on 3/22/2024: Cork was soaked 2/3 of the way through, but still doing well. In a nice place right now, but probably wouldn't wait much longer. (90 views) | | | Tasted by Winiac on 1/1/2023 & rated 93 points: Concentrated fruit with focused flavors and balance. Full body and long finish. Well structured, and surprisingly not quite developed yet! Has a ood 10 or more year of life with evolution in it. Kudos to Mr. Newsom. (578 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 10/22/2022 & rated 92 points: Other than the PITA plastic / wax enclosure, this wine is wonderful. Decanted as the last third of the cork was completely saturated and broke off. At fifteen years, it’s mature but still showing lots of life. Well integrated, but still noticeable tannin; black fruits are juicy with great concentration; complex flavors; acidity supports a lengthy finish. Paired with grilled ribeyes, shrimp, mushrooms, and corn on the cob. Unlikely to improve with further cellaring, but this might drink well for another 3-5+ years. (569 views) | | | Tasted by edgar on 8/23/2021 & rated 92 points: great bdx blend, aging gracefully, wonderful bottle. (1190 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 11/6/2020 & rated 90 points: Washington State 2007 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
($30 in 2013). Dark purple; berry, cocoa, sweet red fruit nose; mid-body; balanced; mid-soft tannins; soft fruity finish; fading. 16 UC Davis scale; 90 other scales. (1517 views) | | | Tasted by JP1980 on 9/12/2020 & rated 93 points: Blueberry and blackberry on the nose with a hint of leather. Fig and plum on first tasting and lingering finish with earthy tones and tannins. (1492 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 6/13/2020: I last enjoyed this back in 2015 and it was still in development, but hitting on all cylinders. Displays a deep ruby core with garnet edges. At this juncture this wine is fully mature and complex with the juicy black fruits now tending toward dried red raspberries, and slightly stewed cherries and plums with powdered chocolate, chopped tobacco, drying olive tapenade, balsamic, and dried forest floor. Tannin is mostly resolved but there’s still some chewiness and acidity at the finish, which is satisfying. Unlikely to improve with further cellaring but also unlikely to die over the next 1-2 years. Paired with a beef ribeye steak. 92 points. (1344 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 6/11/2019 & rated 91 points: 2007 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark garnet; big berry nose; mint, light wood; smokey; mid body; balanced; good Cabernet extract; some style; long semi-chewy finish; a little hot. (1996 views) | | | Tasted by garambler on 2/16/2019 & rated 93 points: I opened this for our 2/16/19 Cabernet Sauvignon tasting. It had a rich, ripe and complex nose of cassis, black cherry, blueberry, burnt toast, cardamon and spice aromas. The palate was rich, dense and complex with flavors that followed the nose. (891 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 10/14/2018 & rated 90 points: Dark red color. Musty wine cellar aroma. Rich and meaty dark cherry flavors with good acidity and lengthy finish. (1706 views) | | | Tasted by 1961Vintage on 9/17/2018 & rated 92 points: Really starting to come into its own. Has become well integrated and shows true nuance. Adding a couple of years to the drinking window. (1621 views) | | | Tasted by Tubulus on 9/2/2018: Seems like the fruit and tannins have mellowed out...but the oak now protrudes like a rusty nail. (1538 views) | | | Tasted by Snoski62 on 8/6/2018 & rated 91 points: Ready to drink. Nicely balanced - a little more finesse than many California Cabernets. Fruit and oak are well integrated with a long finish and soft tannins. (1551 views) | | | Tasted by Snoski62 on 7/8/2018 & rated 90 points: Little less fruit forward than most Cali cabs that I have had - although this has more age on it. Nice dark fruits and earth tones on finish. Tannins present but well integrated. PnP with grilled steaks and braised onions. Drinking well now. (1314 views) | | | Tasted by maxmanx on 5/31/2018: Decent value from Garagiste as a Mystery wine. But found this last bottle very oakey compared to a few other similarly priced cabs we opened that night. (1462 views) | | | Tasted by sdwineguru on 3/5/2018 & rated 90 points: Gave it 16-16.5 UC Davis scale this time. or 90-91. Evolving Cabernet nose; smoky, mint, wood, cocoa; mid-body; balanced; easy drinking; long smooth finish. w/any red meat (1384 views) | | | Tasted by Grenik on 10/20/2017 & rated 90 points: A bright, bold wine that is drinking very well right now. Deep burgundy color, blue fruit profile, well integrated tannins with balanced acidity. Medium finish. Great QPR (1980 views) | | | Tasted by TGLeroy on 9/19/2017 & rated 91 points: This one has integrated nicely, tannins have softened and balanced out well- certainly an improvement from my first bottle. Dark fruits, including plum, medium length, appealing if not interesting, but shows quality material. 91+ (1803 views) | | | Tasted by ravbik on 8/18/2017 & rated 90 points: Same notes (1831 views) | | | Tasted by manny651 on 8/12/2017 & rated 88 points: a wine that tries very hard to be very serious. that was my impression after decanting for an hour. it is a good wine, but lacks fruit profile and complexity. It is dark, thick and mostly one note - garrigue with slight red currant. (1697 views) | | | Tasted by ravbik on 6/6/2017 & rated 90 points: Same as before (2089 views) | | | Tasted by rpk99 on 4/16/2017 & rated 88 points: Serviceable but not something I will seek out in the future. Last bottle (1922 views) | | | Tasted by John O' on 4/6/2017: soft. OK, but nothing special (1780 views) | | | Tasted by winoma on 4/3/2017 & rated 90 points: Big Washington state cab with lots of fruit and good concentration and color. No real nuance but good value at around $20. (1658 views) | | | Tasted by pmarlo on 3/16/2017 & rated 91 points: Good cork pull and cork lightly magenta stained, which somehow I associate with lighter flavors or a blended wine. But wine was nicely balanced. Was surprised to see drinking window wasn't until 10 years after vintage but it lost nothing that i could tell. No one flavor dominated but was a good balance all around. Not overly complex or over the top, but pleasant. Would try again. Liked the wax seal over the capsule. (1699 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Boudreaux Cellars Producer website2007 Boudreaux Cellars Cabernet SauvignonVineyards:
Bacchus 26%
Champoux 4%
Klipsun 4%
Loess 9%
Pepper Bridge 7%
Seven Hills 20%
Wallula 26%
Weinbau 4%
Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican 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 RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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