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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2016 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by spidersva on 12/31/2016: Part of the NYE 2016 carnage (418 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 8/21/2015: Starting to fade; drink up (666 views) | | | Tasted by spidersva on 7/3/2015 & rated 87 points: Nice, but not unique. (700 views) | | | Tasted by Stirling on 8/13/2014 & rated 91 points: 100% Rousanne from Dineen Vineyard in the Columbia Valley. Medium gold with olive hue. Aromas of melon, cut grass, grapefruit, candel wax and a hint of caramel. Medium/full body, medium+ acidity, bright long finish. Flavours of honeydew and citrus notes with a hint of pear. 30 second finish. Very sophisticated. (1027 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 3/2/2014: Pale straw, smoke and honey on nose Now tending to emphasize the mineral. (1096 views) | | | Tasted by mye on 2/16/2014 & rated 90 points: Citrus, orange peel nose, straw yellow color.
a touch of sweetness with some honey and melon taste. Acidity provides the backbone with a swash of mineral thrown in. enjoyable. (970 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisinCowiche on 1/24/2014 & rated 89 points: Floral round nose, with palate of pear, white grapefruit, melon. mineral. Medium to full body. Nice food wine. Stood up well to hearty chicken pot pie. (975 views) | | | Tasted by Stirling on 1/2/2014 & rated 92 points: Delicious flavours of honeydew backed up with lemon zest and a nice acidity. Complex, rich and well-balanced, this is the best New World version of this varietal I have encountered. (673 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 12/8/2013: Interesting development with mineral effects becoming more noticeable. Soft silky mouth feel (362 views) | | | Tasted by WestbyGod on 8/14/2013 & rated 85 points: PnP. Minimal hints of stone fruit on the nose. Minimal fruit on the palate, but vibrant acidity and some minerality. Zero finish. Quite tart. Would recommend drinking with food. (489 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 6/16/2013 & rated 87 points: Nose of ripe mediterranean fruit with mineral tones. Soft gentle fruits subdued on palate but continuing for 20 -30 seconds. distinctive (369 views) | | | Tasted by Champagneinhand on 4/30/2013 & rated 85 points: PnP last night to go with Italian Greens and Beans. Nice straw color, with scents of tropical light fruit, and quince, a bit soft on the mineral nose though. Flavor profile had the fruit a bit muted so I couldn't really pull one thing out other than white pitted fruit. vibrant acidity and enough mineral to hold up the wine. moderate finish. This is definitely not a Beaucastel Blanc VV, but a decent West Coast attempt with the same grape. I think I will let my second bottle sit another year, and hope it develops a bigger personality. Enjoyable with food. (939 views) | | | Tasted by mcsac67 on 4/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Pale gold in color. Pear, lavender and lemon on the nose. Flavors of pear and lemon zest. Nice crisp texture and long finish. Excellent with poultry. Danger of grade inflation: this was my first white on the deck this Spring in Minneapolis. I liked this a lot, but I was also craving a white wine on a nice evening. (433 views) | | | Tasted by Carniolan on 3/7/2013 & rated 90 points: liked this a lot (469 views) | | | Tasted by dgriffin3480 on 12/20/2012 & rated 89 points: Pop and pour. Rich texture, deep golden color, aromatics of straw, underripe pineapple, slight wax. (481 views) |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (9/20/2012)
(Lauren Ashton Cellars Roussanne Columbia Valley) A moderately aromatic wine with straw, exotic spice, herbal tea, and citrus. The palate is medium-plus bodied with the focus more on texture than ripe fruit flavors. Draws out on the finish. 100% Roussanne. Dineen Vineyard. Aged in stainless steel (33%) and French oak (50% new). 13.2% alcohol. 97 cases produced. Sample provided by winery. *** 1/2 points |
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| Lauren Ashton Cellars Producer website2011 Lauren Ashton Cellars Roussanne Tech SheetRoussanne Wikipedia | Varietal character (Appellation America)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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