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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2013 (based on 19 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.8 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Melmoth on 11/10/2019: Scored some close-out bottles. Drinking beautifully. Notes from memory. Floral nose with red cherry out front in the mouth. Continued to open up and deepen over 7 days, so apparently still some upside. (503 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 11/19/2011 & rated 88 points: You know, this one finally came around and I didn't regret my purchase. It was a fun bottle to drink. Fruit structure is just so different. Loved it. Price to value very nice. (2739 views) | | | Tasted by pbarnet on 9/24/2011 & rated 85 points: This bottle was a pleasant surprise. Blackberry and leather nose, leading to a spicy rhone style palette. This wine opened and revealed some nice Integrated tannins. Overall tasted like a Grenache - Zinfandel blend. Surprising grape, that Lembenger (2921 views) | | | Tasted by TJolley on 4/7/2010 & rated 80 points: Had last night.
Lots of sediment,
Very big misleading aromas on this one. This wine totally under-delivers on the palate with almost no flavor. (4405 views) | | | Tasted by MrSnooty on 11/21/2009 & rated 87 points: Nothing really stood out with this wine, but it was well balanced - a bit of fruit on the palate, some acidity and smooth tannins. Not flabby or sweet, very easy drinking. Perhaps comparable to Barbera d'Asti - solid table wine that pairs well with food. (3248 views) | | | Tasted by JoshA on 9/26/2009 & rated 86 points: Dark fruit and peppery spice with some mild if leathery tannins. Interesting grape. (2916 views) | | | Tasted by OneLastSyrah on 5/29/2009 & rated 86 points: This has pleasant dark fruit, no hard edges, but no real complexity. Decent value. (2046 views) | | | Tasted by familydoc on 3/8/2009 & rated 80 points: Nose: tar with a bit of the beaujolais burnt banana smell, Taste: so different then the smell, better tasting then what the tar baby nose suggests, sour cherry, tons of alcohol, this is not a wine for me (1320 views) | | | Tasted by rxlaw95 on 2/27/2009 & rated 82 points: This unusual varietal is a treat to find in the United States. The nose was more subdued than I expected. Upon tasting, it was a simple, if somewhat unbalanced wine. Possibly too young. Still, a treat to try from a US vineyard for 13 bucks. (1552 views) | | | Tasted by pbarnet on 11/30/2008 & rated 84 points: A rare Lemberger grape in the US - this tasted like a young Rhone wine. Not a full nose - restrained. Good earthly start, a bit flat in the middle and a nice smooth finish. A pleasant, non-offensive wine and good value. Not a complex experience. (1694 views) |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (3/20/2009)
(Shooting Star Blue Franc Lemberger Washington State) A bit of alcohol on the nose. Lots of tobacco comes through as it opens up. Big, full tasting wine loaded with fruit, including bright cherries, blue fruit, and cranberry on the finish. Sampled at 62 degrees. 13.5% alcohol. 2,240 cases produced. *** points |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Washington Wine Report. (manage subscription channels) |
| Shooting Star (Jed Steele) Producer WebsiteLembergerOfficially classified under the name “Blauer Limberger,” this red grape variety also goes by the synonyms “Lemberger” and “Blaufränkisch.” The late-ripening Lemberger probably originated in vineyards on the lower stretches of the Danube River. In Austria, it is known as Blaufränkisch and in Hungary it is known as Kékfrankos.
Usually, the wines are extremely dark in color. The bouquet can range from rather quiet to powerful, reminiscent of blackberries, sweet or sour cherries, plums, currants, gooseberries, elderberries, bananas and chocolate, as well as vegetal aromas, such as green beans or green bell peppers. Depending on vinification techniques, the wines have a fruity or a tannic accent and a long finish. Thanks to their acid, extract and tannin profile, even drier versions of Lemberger have good aging potential. Barrique-aging adds another dimension...reminiscent of Mediterranean warmth and charm.
Light, fruity Lemberger wines are ideal with platters of cheese and/or cold cuts as well as summer BBQ foods. More tannic Lemberger wines are great with pâtés, grilled steak and the whole range of roasted game (feathered or furry); also: pot roast, lamb, roast beef, and cheese, such as low-fat blue, brined (e.g. feta), or ripe Alpine (fairly pungent in aroma and/or flavor) types.
Source:http://www.germanwineusa.com/home_cellar/varieties_lemberger.phpUSAAmerican 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 RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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