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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Bladams13 on 8/12/2018 & rated 92 points: Surprisingly polished for 100% Mourvèdre. Very expressive and a pleasure to drink.
August, 2019
Last one, still drinking well. Bramble and meat. (1310 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Dalluge on 6/4/2016 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. Showed very similar to my previous bottle. I have some left to retaste later tonight. Will update this note if anything changes. (2605 views) | | | Tasted by Scottyd213 on 10/4/2015 & rated 93 points: Decanted and tasted over two hours. Tight with great minerality to start, opened up into red fruit tasting and lilac nose. Well structured, great mouthfeel. Could use more time in the bottle to reach its peak (2561 views) | | | Tasted by DrX on 9/10/2015 & rated 93 points: I (2573 views) | | | Tasted by arthrovine on 5/8/2015 & rated 92 points: Last tasted 2/13. This bottle was opened earlier in the day, 5-8 hours prior.
A little more savory development in the interval. Needs more time. This is going to be awesome in 3-5 years. A buddy has a case and last night's handshake confirms my access over the years to come. (2674 views) | | | Tasted by Dave Dalluge on 3/29/2015 & rated 92 points: No notes taken, but this showed pretty well. Brooding dried herbs and leather on the nose. Full bodied on the palate with good balance. Pretty one-dimensional right now, but pleasant. Tannic on the finish. No hurry to drink these up, and it will be interesting to see if this develops any complexity with time in the cellar. (1863 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 1/25/2015 & rated 92 points: Given an hour or so to open up, lovely nose of deep violet, earth, roasted meats. Palate gains weight but still nimble and focused. Tannins are not noticeable and animal character comes back on the finish with peppery spice. (1147 views) | | | Tasted by Pedroel on 1/7/2015 & rated 90 points: This was S's heartthrob at the winery two years ago. Frankly, I was expecting more: it's good, but not great. Compared next to Glen Fiona '08, which I'd give an 89. This will be better in a year or two. (804 views) | | | Tasted by Baggio on 6/18/2014 & rated 93 points: Really good. (1379 views) | | | Tasted by arthrovine on 2/25/2013 & rated 92 points: This was decanted several hours prior to an industry tasting event. It was still tight. Great wine. Needs 5 years I reckon. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 11/13/2012 & rated 93 points: Tasting Room. 100% Mourvedre from Alder Ridge Vineyard.
Big and porterhouse beefy on the nose and palate. Savory flavors of crackling bacon, brambleberry, exotic spices, winter herbs of sage, thyme and rosemary. The core of this wine is tight as a drum, needing significant time to soften and meld. Rich and decadent with an intensely lengthy finish. Meal in a glass.
Drink 2015(+)-2025 (1423 views) | | | Tasted by Anthony Lombardi on 11/1/2012: Nearly black core with reddish purple around the rim. Black pepper & dark fruit on the nose. Perfumey aromatics. Rich brooding plums & currants on the mid palate accentuated by peppery notes. Medium to high acid & extremely tannic right now. This has excellent potential & is one to watch. Great length. (1536 views) | | | Tasted by nawebb on 7/28/2012 & rated 91 points: Garnet in color, with subtle aromas of cherry, rhubarb, and smoke on the nose. Light-medium in body, with generous acidity appearing after the mouth-watering cherry flavor sits in. Ended with a super-clean finish. (1523 views) |
| i-WineReview.com, Report 38: The Wines of Washington State (9/1/2013)
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Washington Wine Report (8/8/2012)
(Rotie Cellars Dre Mouvedre Washington State) A moderately aromatic wine with white pepper, savory notes, light floral notes, and herbal notes. The palate is medium bodied and tart with soft, plush fruit flavors. 100% Mourvedre. Block 34, Alder Ridge. 15% alcohol. 100 cases produced. *** 1/2 points |
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MourvèdreClick here to see Mourvedre photographed at Tablas Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles, Calif., in 2005.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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