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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 108 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by GBSBCellar on 8/20/2023 & rated 86 points: Very nice cab (523 views) | | | Tasted by Morten Andersen on 1/23/2023 & rated 91 points: dark red. Very rich and melllow. Prunes, red fruit. full bodied. medium long. (912 views) | | | Tasted by Martin_G on 12/3/2021 & rated 88 points: Almost confused. Technically conc med+, acid med+, tannin med+ (barely). But the fruit is just so ripe and sweet and it is all so much in ur face that it is hard to descern the structure. After 3hrs it started to resemble cab sauv., slightly. But no, this is not my style. (1755 views) | | | Tasted by pfleche@gmail.com on 10/17/2021 & rated 83 points: Good enough. (1746 views) | | | Tasted by Kustjagr on 6/12/2021 & rated 88 points: Far from their top end cabs. The Columbia Valley designation tells that the grapes are pretty much from anywhere in the WA state. Subtle and a little weak. Hardly any tannins. But has that appealing WA state cab fruitiness. Nothing special at all (2049 views) | | | Tasted by Krister Larsson on 4/15/2021: flawed (1928 views) | | | Tasted by Special-K on 10/24/2020 & rated 90 points: Opened for the Buckeyes return. Excellent wine. (2187 views) | | | Tasted by gjkrmk on 4/26/2020 & rated 89 points: Straw and maybe hints of vanilla on the nose. Tannins very evident; mid-palate and a bit up front with red fruit. A light attack but the fruit then starts coming into its own. Will pair with a Mediterranean dish...... Rikki on first sip said it had the heat / warmth she enjoys. Maybe just a bit over the top for the dish not overpowering where it stole the show. The olives and rich EVOO did it's job to balance it to a degree. (2163 views) | | | Tasted by Jparritz on 3/20/2020 & rated 90 points: Very smooth rich complex (2101 views) | | | Tasted by PIntag on 2/23/2020 & rated 86 points: From Magnum.
Lots of vanilla. A little Cabernet character in there if you look hard enough. Inoffensive, but lacks charm and comes across as generic juice. (2090 views) | | | Tasted by Blackhack on 2/9/2020 & rated 89 points: Cherry. Blackberry. Vanilla. Nice balance. Solid value for money (2056 views) | | | Tasted by La Cave d'Argent on 11/17/2019 & rated 89 points: This deep ruby wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Syrah, 1% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, aged for 14 months in a combination of American and French oak (32% new). Loaded with black and red fruit that is accented with notes of lavender, cocoa, pipe tobacco and espresso, it is a medium-bodied, freshly acidic offering with fully assimilated oak, well-woven alcohol (13.5%) and very soft tannins. Solid on the mid-palate and medium in length on the finish, this is a delightful Cabernet that is very easy to drink. Tremendous value here! Drink now-2025. (2314 views) | | | Tasted by Scottmichaels on 8/4/2019 & rated 88 points: I agree with what others have said. Given the price I wasn’t expecting much. This surpassed expectations. (2183 views) | | | Tasted by bruceb on 5/26/2019 & rated 88 points: Excellent QPR. Lots of aroma and deep flavor. Nothing complex, but great for combining with most dishes. (2360 views) | | | Tasted by cliffkol on 4/6/2019 & rated 87 points: Decent grocery store wine. Reliable, consistent (2634 views) | | | Tasted by rahul_d_chatter@yahoo.com on 3/16/2019 & rated 87 points: Hard to find a wine that is this good at the sub $10 range. A very good and enjoyable wine. Pleasure to drink, a modicum of structure and complexity that is not found in this price range. (2462 views) | | | Tasted by rahul_d_chatter@yahoo.com on 3/4/2019 & rated 87 points: A pleasant wine with great QPR. In this price range the wines are either so placid that they do not leave any mark or are so edgy that they make the palate cringe. This wine on the other hand is balanced and imminently enjoyable. It is not a terribly complex wine and yet manages to taste comparable to wines 3 times its price. Red berries, pencil shavings, leather on the nose. Fruit forward on the palate, medium bodies, with a balanced tannins that give it a medium long finish. Enjoyable on a cold week night. (2304 views) | | | Tasted by tomoem on 2/5/2019 & rated 88 points: I think given the costs this is a modestly fine Cabernet. Certainly better than many other sub $15 cabs from Cali. Bright berry fruit and Yes with a well balanced acidic profile. No tannins to speak of. Short finish (1954 views) | | | Tasted by InrigWine on 1/30/2019: Not my favorite (1721 views) | | | Tasted by LEEJV123 on 1/22/2019 & rated 89 points: Medium body, round, soft, 20% merlot I'm guessing. (1386 views) | | | Tasted by InrigWine on 1/18/2019: Mediocre (1416 views) | | | Tasted by bryon m on 12/28/2018 & rated 91 points: Color and clarity is good. The body was not full but not light. Good mouth feel- Very soft and round. Cherries upfront then other fruit Through the middle to end. Nice! (882 views) | | | Tasted by Woodbridge Brad on 12/25/2018 & rated 85 points: At my daughters for Christmas, have opened several Cabernets of different values the top being a CSR 1999 from RMW. This the best of the value wines but its varietal character is moderate, still a pretty decent $12 bottle. (1473 views) | | | Tasted by Woodbridge Brad on 12/24/2018 & rated 84 points: Okay but not exceptional (1269 views) | | | Tasted by NoTrollingerPlease on 12/22/2018 & rated 85 points: X-Mas dinner (@Friends home): Solid CS without any rough edges and without any excitement. Good for a group of non-winedrinking people for dinner. (1723 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican 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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