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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.6 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 61 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by Prariecellar on 8/23/2021 & rated 96 points: This Chardonnay is right now, out of this world if you like a buttery vanilla Chardonnay. In the finish, it almost makes you think you are gonna taste chocolate, but it never really comes through. Just shared with three other couples and it was definitely the hit of the night. Paired with smoked Gouda and sweet spicy cornicons. It actually doesn’t need to pair with anything, it was excellent on its own. (866 views) | | Tasted by jocelyng on 10/17/2017 & rated 89 points: Ripe, oaky... very american but so good ! (1933 views) | | Tasted by jocelyng on 3/10/2016 & rated 88 points: Pear and vanilla on the nose.In the mouth:very ripe, oaky finnish. A little dilution at the end. Excellent for the price (2911 views) | | Tasted by billhike on 3/3/2016 & rated 83 points: Possibly the first time I really disliked a CC wine. Dominated by oak and cream, with some tropical fruit in the background. (3139 views) | | Tasted by UpfromtheCellar on 12/28/2015 & rated 86 points: Broad sweetish oaky vanilla palate, clean neutral finish. Decent buy at under $10. (2958 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 12/22/2015 & rated 84 points: Stylistically sweeter than many; yet enjoyable. France can keep their over-priced drier white wines. (2302 views) | | Tasted by jrundlet on 9/11/2015 & rated 86 points: Heavy notes of vanilla and oak and more vanilla (1922 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 8/24/2015 & rated 84 points: Best every day Chard. Eastern Washington is under-rated. (1193 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 8/9/2015 & rated 84 points: Enjoyable. Good QPR (1221 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 7/15/2015 & rated 84 points: Best buy/QPR (1158 views) | | Tasted by jcleary24 on 7/1/2015 & rated 88 points: Oaky, buttery. (1240 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 6/24/2015 & rated 84 points: Eastern Washington Chard is my favorite. More fruit forward and rich than similarly priced California juice. (1033 views) | | Tasted by elsonyeung on 6/20/2015 & rated 89 points: Strong nose, caramel popcorn. Fresh, refreshing, lemon on the palette. (1047 views) | | Tasted by slywka7 on 5/25/2015 & rated 88 points: Aromas of vanilla, oak and tropical fruit. Flavors of vanilla, tropical fruit and marmalade. A very good bottle for the money! (1145 views) | | Tasted by TastesGoodToMe on 5/3/2015 & rated 88 points: Just a great every day Chardonnay if you like 'em buttery (we do). Picked these up for $8.50 - great QPR at that price point. (1406 views) | | Tasted by Tomportwine on 4/25/2015 & rated 88 points: Although typical american oaky style, this wine is a delightful sipper, nice medium body, straw color, creamy texture, mineral backbone, vanilla notes--at $8, a good one to keep around for vin ordinare blanc. (1117 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 4/25/2015 & rated 84 points: Good eastern Washington state (1062 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 4/25/2015 & rated 84 points: Great QPR when on sale. (1010 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 4/22/2015 & rated 84 points: H3 is understandably better (966 views) | | Tasted by foobarski on 4/22/2015 & rated 88 points: This is what the appropriate amount of oak in a chardonnay gets you ... flavor and character, not butterbombs. (927 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 4/20/2015 & rated 84 points: Eastern Washington favorite (854 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 4/10/2015 & rated 84 points: Great QPR (899 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 3/26/2015 & rated 84 points: wonderful eastern washington (993 views) | | Tasted by Coleman on 3/26/2015 & rated 88 points: Nice wine, grapefruit and pear, clean wine, a little oak on the finish. (1182 views) | | Tasted by DanSm on 3/22/2015 & rated 84 points: Great QPR (929 views) | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Columbia Crest Producer websiteChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican 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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