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| Drinking window: Drink between 2004 and 2008 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 83.8 pts. and median of 84 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by hutch on 6/17/2009 & rated 89 points: I'm shocked at how well this was showing. Rich, with some smokey elements. So tasty. (2986 views) | | | Tasted by phantphant on 4/10/2008 & rated 80 points: Just ok (3282 views) | | | Tasted by hld1970 on 2/14/2008 & rated 89 points: Very very good value. I bought a bottle at a wine sale for $5.99. Solid everyday drinker, paired it with chicken, pesto, pine nuts and pasta. (3653 views) | | | Tasted by tfesmgk on 4/10/2006 & rated 82 points: Fine, dark, bordeaux blend. For under $10.00 it's worth it. (5771 views) | | | Tasted by AtlantaBill on 4/6/2006 & rated 80 points: Dark, garnet color. Earth smells with hints of dark fruits. Fast fading, fruity start with a very tannic finish. Leaves the mouth with a slight tingle and burn (6056 views) | | | Tasted by ruddy on 3/26/2006 & rated 86 points: None too shabby at 9 bucks. Big and fruity without being too unctuous. Maybe it's the power of suggestion but I thought I was picking up on the K Cellars dusty funk--could just be the cool packaging. (4442 views) | | | Tasted by greenblanket on 3/26/2006 & rated 82 points: Chocolate and cab fruits on the reticent nose, pretty good fruit presence on the palate but no definition, short, tannnic but not unpleasant finish. Inexpensive and it tastes like it - at least it's not dripping with cheap, contrived oak. Take the nine bucks that I wasted on this, add the price of a latte (which I should be skipping anyway) and you can find dozens of much better quality and interesting wines. (3545 views) | | | Tasted by phantphant on 3/13/2006 & rated 84 points: Good color..but the rest just isn't there. Hope my other bottles are better. (3483 views) | | | Tasted by Gulelin on 1/22/2006 & rated 88 points: Subtle fuit in aroma. Great fruit on the palate. Slighty acidic (tasting note from journal). (1702 views) | | | Tasted by MBrown on 1/15/2006 & rated 80 points: Decent wine, nice bordeaux blend. Balanced, no huge fruit but nice mix of fruit and earth with a good finish. Good with a meal, wouldn't be eager to enjoy this by itself. (5013 views) | | | Tasted by mmurry on 11/25/2005: Appearance: A deep blackish-purple with a thick consistency.
Nose: A fruity medley of blueberries, bosenberries, and cherry with a hint of licorice and vanilla.
Taste: An intense mixture of bosenberries and currants with nice tannins that linger for a good 10 seconds.
This is a good every day wine, but tasted a bit flat and hallow the second day after opening. (5695 views) | | | Tasted by Captain Bacon on 11/21/2005 & rated 84 points: Nov 21/05
Med Dark Violet Core w/ Med violet Rim and a few quick legs
Less than Med Complexity consisting of Med intense nose with Violets, cassis & vanilla and slight cola
Med plus tannins, < med acid, fair balance, slight heat, consistant flavours
Overall average , fairly easy to drink, good $15 doller wine (3535 views) | | | Tasted by phantphant on 11/2/2005 & rated 91 points: Unbelievable house wine for $8 at costco. Deep, purple, intense fruit. Strong nose and wonderful fruit on the midpalate. I'm heading back and picking up several cases! (4363 views) | | | Tasted by Erik R. on 10/17/2005 & rated 84 points: An okay, versatile drinker, I've had better luck with other $10 wines. (5935 views) | | | Tasted by Eric on 9/15/2005 & rated 80 points: This was a nice and uncomplicated drink. A bit chunky and sweetish, this is ready to roll with good fruit and not too much stalkiness. Basically, this is a fruit bomb, a little thin around the edges and a little rough but pleasing over all. (6032 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Cellar on 6/6/2005 & rated 84 points: Drinda says it’s kinda full. I think the basic flavor is good but it has on complexity. The color is a nice dark plum. The tannins are low. I thought the wine got really boring with the second glass, while Drinda thought it was still okay. (5647 views) | | | Tasted by schmittdoggy on 5/1/2005 & rated 88 points: Excellent daily drinker, especially at $8.99 per bottle. Don't bother with Lot #2 of this vintage. Lot #1 and Lot #3 are more Cab Sauv blends whereas Lot #2 is a Merlot blend. Although Lot #1 was the best, Lot #3 is pretty great for the price. (6015 views) | | | Tasted by BonnieM on 4/22/2005: Not worth the $9 I paid. Very young and grapey, like Beaujolais Nuveau-much better choices out there at the same price point. (6274 views) |
| Magnificent Wine Company Producer websiteRed Blend.House Wine producer websiteUSAAmerican 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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