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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 31 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.2 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 26 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ihavezinned on 8/21/2013 & rated 84 points: past its prime, but drinkable.
on the nose apple, lime, sweet spice
on the palate soft citrus and tropical notes, a bit flat.
long finish. (2741 views) | | | Tasted by jurisprude on 10/11/2010 & rated 86 points: lovely table white (4075 views) | | | Tasted by sammy on 9/13/2010 & rated 86 points: great wine for the price (4094 views) | | | Tasted by atilla on 6/14/2010 & rated 77 points: Bland. Medium mouth but not much of interest (4410 views) | | | Tasted by Muchacho on 2/13/2010 & rated 86 points: Last bottle and it seems to be over the hill and starting to fall apart... (4560 views) | | | Tasted by acer35 on 1/31/2010 & rated 82 points: 82: This very average, nondescript wine is 62% SB, 35% chardonnay, 3% Marsanne from Washington State. At $6/btl at BevMo a reasonable value for money. Not a repeat. (3102 views) | | | Tasted by terroir on 12/13/2009 & rated 90 points: Lovely and one of my favorites.Complex and lively, lemon and minerals, ripe citrus and hints of pear and green melon & apple. Excellent bottle of white blends. (2667 views) | | | Tasted by jeffal66 on 12/2/2009 & rated 86 points: There's some duality here -- the reediness of a Sauv Blanc mixed w/ richer Chard notes and body. Dry finish. For 8 bucks I'm quite OK with this. (2455 views) | | | Tasted by ed-d on 11/13/2009 & rated 90 points: A bit aromatically challenged. Light & focused green apple flavors with a bit of ripe pear. Very nice, light & clean. (2415 views) | | | Tasted by kuhawk88 on 11/11/2009 & rated 86 points: Very light color, but displayed some weight on the palate. Plenty of acidity with nice citrus notes. Paired well with smoked salmon and brie as well as with goat cheese, pesto and sundried tomatoes on baguette. (2526 views) | | | Tasted by WinePT on 11/7/2009 & rated 83 points: Simple and light. A little flesh covering honey and flowers. (2598 views) | | | Tasted by Chili on 10/31/2009 & rated 83 points: A white blend for all seasonings. Has some body , balance, bountifull sb fruit , and bright but predictable (2594 views) | | | Tasted by Daego Red on 10/27/2009: I drank it. I don't remember it. Enough said? (2746 views) | | | Tasted by Daego Red on 10/27/2009: a real sleeper. I don't remember it at all!!! (2823 views) | | | Tasted by KyleMittskus on 10/15/2009 & rated 84 points: Not as good as the red as far as QPR. Somewhat sweet fruit on the opening with an off-balanced acidic finish. At $6-$8 (5 cent sale), it's at its price point, but doesn't beat it. Certainly not bad, but nothing amazing. It falls apart with food. Drink as an aparatif or just a porch sipper. (2840 views) | | | Tasted by sayward on 7/31/2009 & rated 85 points: very light in style. nose was ok, but then again, not indicating anything special. tasted watered down. not a whole lot going on here. (2890 views) | | | Tasted by pwarms on 7/30/2009 & rated 81 points: weird blend, tried it with a few foods - never went well with any (2715 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 1/23/2009 & rated 86 points: Martinetti pours some wines (Conference room): Interesting blend. Not sure if I could have figured it out w/out knowing. It's bright enough, and has decent fruit. Just doesn't have that extra oomph that I was hoping for. (3455 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Hedges Family Estate Producer websiteWhite Blend"White blend" means the wine is made from a blend of two or more different white varieties - or in some cases a blend of pink or red varieties that are vinified white, ie. without any skin contact.
A blend of Antao, Arinto, Rouperio. USAAmerican 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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