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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by J2K on 8/11/2013: High alcohol, needs some air to blow off, dark fruit and chocolate later on. Still really big, powerful, not for everyone. (1877 views) | | | Tasted by ecola on 12/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Soft red berries at this stage in it's life. A little baseball glove and the acidity is still hanging on. Mild tannins. (2097 views) | | | Tasted by cos82 on 9/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Dark purple with a nice nose of blackberry and blueberry. Slightly tannic and tight on initial pour. After a half hour it opens to an in your face syrah. Not subtle or complex, just delicious smooth black fruits of plum and blueberry. I liked this a lot, and it went well with a roast lamb porterhouse. (2315 views) | | | Tasted by jrglm on 8/23/2012 & rated 93 points: Delicious. (2300 views) | | | Tasted by J2K on 7/27/2012 & rated 94 points: Some big aroma's as poured in decanter, fruit and alcohol. After 2 hours, big, jammy, juicy, black n blueberry rounded fruit, finishing with coffee, mocha, and chocolate. Great balance of acidity and tannins for a long finish. Reminds me a little of a Two Hands Bella Garden but more complex on the finish. Its late and Im tired but I dont want to stop sipping this, its excellent. (2429 views) | | | Tasted by Morg on 12/30/2010 & rated 92 points: Incredibly smooth. Still plenty of fruit, but would consume in the next year or two. (1523 views) | | | Tasted by wineaux2 on 3/23/2009 & rated 92 points: Very tasty syrah. Strong note of juicy blackberry pie without extracted sweetness and hints of mocha dancing around in the background. Had a couple of glasses left for day 2, and this turned into more of a blackberry liqueur without being syrupy or too weighty. A lovely wine for bringing big syrah flavors without having too much of anything, even in spite of lacking some complexity. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by MandP on 7/23/2008 & rated 93 points: Dark, rich berry nose with some alcohol detected and tobacco notes. Velvety mouthfeel with rounded fruit flavors and chocolate finish. Tannins round out the mouthfell perfectly. (Wife got rhubarb in the nose.) (1921 views) | | | Tasted by TwoDogs on 7/6/2008 & rated 93 points: beautiful wine...smells like blueberry pie. (2012 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2007, IWC Issue #135
(Andrew Will Winery Syrah Annie Camarda Syrah Washington State) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Andrew Will Producer website
Andrew Will Winery was started in 1989 and is owned by Chris Camarda. The winery was launched out of a love for wine that Chris had developed while working in the restaurant trade for almost 20 years. Named after the Camardas’ son Will and nephew Andrew, Andrew Will has been a major contributor to the success and notoriety in recent years of Washington State wines. Initially, the winery consisted of 900 square feet of rented industrial space in Seattle.
In 1994, the Camardas moved to Vashon Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, where they built the present winery. The fruit however comes from the mainland, across the Cascades in Eastern Washington, where all the significant vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the mountains.
Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval vineyards are adjacent on the loam and gravel soils of Red Mountain but produce different styles of wine. Klipsun makes massive, opulent wine to appreciate early. Ciel du Cheval possesses a slightly more tannic structure and great ageing potential.Syrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. Ciel du Cheval VineyardCiel du Cheval (named for the wonderful views of the neighboring Horse Heaven Hills) sits further down the Red Mountain slope from Tapteil on slightly more vigorous soils. Jim Holmes has employed a fan trellis system and careful management to great effect; the wines are among the most elegant from Red Mountain without sacrificing any of the power and intensity typical of the terroir.
On weinlagen-infoUSAAmerican 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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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