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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2013 (based on 7 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 157 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Ponymom on 10/9/2022: Drink yesterday (557 views) | | | Tasted by CurlerSue on 7/15/2017: Kung Fu Girl- sweet like canned peaches (2399 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_lvr on 5/4/2014 & rated 84 points: Easy drinking Riesling. For the price ok but lacking complexity and mineral notes many of the simple German Rieslings in the same price range offer. Overall not a lot of Riesling characteristics. This is a fun wine to try/drink, kind of non-sparkling Moscato substitute. Drink now (5402 views) | | | Tasted by Yme on 3/19/2014: Dry with decent acidity. Strong flavours of citrus and green apples. Simple quaffer but the contents of this bottle did not appear balanced. Short length. (4750 views) | | | Tasted by maxima on 12/20/2013 & rated 85 points: Assez ordinaire.
Nez discret, un peu de citron et de pommes, petrole aussi.
En bouche, c'est plat, presque pas de fruit. Finale assez sucré et courte.
Bof! (6066 views) | | | Tasted by bajayngo on 12/16/2013: WA state really has some great choices for value Riesling. Dry, with citrus notes, apple and good acids. Nice simple sipper or food wine. (5533 views) | | | Tasted by S_stas on 12/13/2013 & rated 82 points: I hate to say it, but this wine is pretty bad. Initial taste showed an off-dry, slightly fizzy white with very little nose, and quick finish. I'd think the bottle is flawed, but the screw top closure kind of takes that out of the equation. Not sure what to say, except spend a little more and buy better wine. P.S. 95 points is slightly ridiculous.... (4143 views) | | | Tasted by aagrawal on 12/6/2013 & rated 86 points: Subtle-moderate intensity nose, not much fruit for riesling; palate shows great acid, fresh, some light white fruits; short-med finish. Decent wine, light on the fruit and quite simple, but has enough acid to go well with the meal. Not a bad value wine, but nothing special. 86 (2338 views) | | | Tasted by Birorganic on 11/17/2013 & rated 88 points: Good wine for the price. Well made, obviously in a large quantity. (2083 views) | | | Tasted by soyhead on 10/10/2013 & rated 88 points: Nose - floral, rich, lychee, pit fruit, bubble gum-sequence
Mouth - rich, fleshy, off dry pit fruit, elegant but in a perfumed way, not for purists looking for a dry Sauvignon blanc charm. Woul go great at the end of a meal with richer cheeses. (1969 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 10/2/2013 & rated 90 points: Bright straw. Stony, honeyed, floral aromas and flavors of green apples, melon, lime, and lime pith. This is slate driven, with lively acidity, good length, and a touch of brine on the minerally finish. (1834 views) | | | Tasted by jorgen.hosoy@gmail.com on 9/8/2013 & rated 87 points: Same as before! (2260 views) | | | Tasted by elevation02 on 9/8/2013 & rated 90 points: This never dissapoints. (1883 views) | | | Tasted by RayOB on 7/23/2013 & rated 90 points: Drank at Goodman's
See previous notes (2129 views) | | | Tasted by Fonzie1568 on 7/18/2013 & rated 89 points: Always a goof bottle. Med body, nice tropical flavors and nose, lite citrus crispness for balance (1419 views) | | | Tasted by wineOK on 7/15/2013 & rated 87 points: Nice acidity. Beautiful peach and tart fruits. A bit of Sprite with some frizante. Great summer sipper. (1955 views) | | | Tasted by jorgen.hosoy@gmail.com on 6/30/2013 & rated 87 points: My first WA Riesling, a nice acquaintance. Great acidity, nice aromas, not to much tropical but more on the cool side, Ok length. Will buy this again. (2168 views) | | | Tasted by Istari on 6/22/2013 & rated 93 points: Informal note: just so damn delicious. Pineapple, peach and lime flavors. I want more! (1946 views) | | | Tasted by Cadby on 6/6/2013 & rated 89 points: 2011 Kung Fu Girl Riesling +++ $12
Bright and effervescent. A mouthful for a pittance!
http://8wordsonwine.blogspot.com/2013/05/2011-kung-fu-girl-riesling-12.html (2006 views) | | | Tasted by danielbleier on 6/5/2013 & rated 86 points: consistent with notes of 2/2/2013 (1821 views) | | | Tasted by dzitt on 6/3/2013 & rated 88 points: Presque sans couleur, citron-lime, un trait minéral, bonne acidité malgré un sucre résiduel qui parait un peu. Bien aimé (dans le style du Dr. L de Loosen) (1734 views) | | | Tasted by jpferna on 5/30/2013 & rated 84 points: Sweet and refreshing. (1611 views) | | | Tasted by Cadby on 5/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Trish says....2010 Kung Fu Girl Riesling +++$13
Oo oo yummy. I love it. thats me!
http://8wordsonwine.blogspot.com/2013/05/trish-says2010-kung-fu-girl-riesling-13.html (1689 views) | | | Tasted by smphelps on 5/12/2013 & rated 87 points: Reserved nose mostly showing peach and honeydew melons. Turns a little sweet in the mouth and picks up tropical notes of apricot. Not enought acidity for my taste to offset the sweetness. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 5/10/2013: Solid. Slight pineapple as temp comes up. Not bracing but noticeable acidity. (1760 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Washington Wine Report (6/8/2012)
(Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Girl Riesling Washington State) Pale lemon yellow. An aromatic wine with tangerine, citrus, mineral, and floral notes. The palate is just off-dry with mouthwatering acidity. A very pretty wine. 100% Riesling. Evergreen Vineyard. 12.5% alcohol. TA 92g/100mL. Residual Sugar: 1.8% g/100mL. **** points |
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| Charles Smith Producer website2011 Charles Smith Riesling Kung Fu GirlDescription
2011 “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling — Columbia Valley (100% Riesling)
Tasting Notes
Super Kung Fu Girl! More depth and complexity than ever. Apricot, kumquat, nectarine and lime leaves. A great mid-palate intensity with a long, long minerally finish. This is one for the books....THE BOOK OF KUNG FU!
Food Pairings
Delicious spicy curries or Chinese-style BBQ
Vineyards
Evergreen
11% Alcohol
Vinted and bottled by Charles SmithRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)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 RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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