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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2015 (based on 3 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ericshaun on 7/7/2017 & rated 81 points: I am sure this was passed it's prime, but it was mushy sweet. No tannins, barely perceptible acid. Just Welch's white grape juice cocktail in a screw top bottle. Some college kids will be very pleased with this purchase. (1354 views) | | | Tasted by TessaJC on 4/18/2017: very strong petrol smell, almost off putting. Interesting combo of smooth, lush body w tight, constrained thread keeping it all together. Juicy. Definitely on the sweet side. Probably would've liked it more if the petrol nose wasn't so defining. (1333 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 7/14/2014: 3 Rhys, Saxum, Suduirat +++ (Dick and Sue's): This is a Riesling Chenin Blanc blend (80/20) that Dick used for his Risotto, but since we were all in the kitchen, I checked it out. It had been opened in the Fridge for 4 days. Still, it was very nice. Screw capped which probably helped. I won't score it, but this was clean, slightly sweet and refreshing. For $8, this was a great value. (3440 views) | | | Tasted by SEA2012 on 1/8/2014 & rated 84 points: Not bad... Not quite as sweet as I expected, rather pleasant (3203 views) | | | Tasted by paganinitan on 11/28/2013: Sweet, sweet wine. My wife who doesn't like wine, loves it. It's almost a dessert wine for me. Very fragrant. Goes well with acidic, salty food for balance. (2697 views) | | | Tasted by Tkrongold on 4/26/2013 & rated 88 points: Not as good as lot 259 but still a bargain. (3102 views) | | | Tasted by WalkingtheWay on 2/10/2013 & rated 91 points: Peaches on the nose. Full bodied white. Predominant floral taste of daisy flowers and rich butter cream. Flows into secondary flavours of citrus and mild grapefruit in the rear palate. Sweet. Delicious. 91 points. (3021 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 12/13/2012 & rated 87 points: Cameron Hughes Tasting (Colonial Beverage, Chesterland Ohio): Sweet wine. Nice enough. Not cloying but there is a bitter streak. A bit of petrol already showing but I don't mind that. (3449 views) | | | Tasted by RedValues on 12/1/2012 & rated 85 points: PnP, multiple women guests loved it, too sweet for a Cab drinker like me. (2012 views) | | | Tasted by cat butt on 11/9/2012 & rated 88 points: easy drinking white wine - nose of apricot and white peach with an obviously riesling fragrance. As a red wine drinker, this was about as sweet of a wine that I could stand. Nice summer white with long peach flavor on the palate, great for mixed company. (1861 views) | | | Tasted by reed2017 on 10/19/2012 & rated 88 points: Citrus tones almost pink grapefruit. Well balanced. Very solid wine..paired well with my "crazy noodle" aka pad kee mo. (1377 views) |
| Cameron Hughes Producer website
With an obsession for quality and innovation, Cameron Hughes Wine, founded by Cameron Hughes and partner Jessica Kogan, is dedicated to building a reputation for delivering the best domestic and international wine values in the marketplace today.
As a modern international négociant, we partner with top-tier wineries around the world, buying and contracting their ultra-premium wine to sell at very affordable prices.
Cameron Hughes Wine brands - unique in character and integrity - include the CH Lot Series, CH California, Hughes-Wellman, The Flying Winemaker, Zin Your Face, and Frunza.
Our wines are available broad market and nationwide in chains like Costco, Sam's Club, Cost Plus World Markets, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Vons, Lucky/Savemart, Publix, and in our CH Web Store. For more information about us, email us or call 1-800-805-1971, M - F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST.2011 Cameron Hughes Lot 359Online price: $11
Vintage: 2011
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Grape: 80% Riesling, 20% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol by volume: 11.2%
Production: 7,500 cases
Release date: May 30, 2012
Drink/Hold: Now and through 2017
Taste: Lot 359 is layered with racy citrus and stone-fruit facets. Sultry nectarine and white floral notes abound. A juicy and balanced palate resolve with a vibrant and fresh finish. Stunning.
Cameron Confidential: Sam blends in a generous amount of Chenin Blanc to finish out an already wonderful Riesling. This balances the acid and sugar of the Riesling while filling the nose with some savory fruit. This wine makes a great Summer-time sipper and is a true crowd-pleaser. It's priced for everyday drinking and perfect for parties.
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Competition Results
Gold 90 - World Value Wine Challenge - 9/11/12
http://www.tastings.com/scout_wine.lasso?id=199654
Earl grey tea, lavender, white cassis, peaches, ripe nectarines on the nose with lively white raspberries and a crisp, balanced finish. Lip-smacking and really interesting, makes you keep going back for more.
-----------------------------------------------White Blend"White blend" means the wine is made from a blend of two or more different white varieties - or in some cases a blend of pink or red varieties that are vinified white, ie. without any skin contact.
A blend of Antao, Arinto, Rouperio. 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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