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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.1 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by Callybrian on 8/23/2021 & rated 91 points: The nose was grassy and earthy upon opening and slowly changed to a peppery alcohol over the course of 2 hours. The palate opened up to a nice spicy rhubarb. Pepper and black cherry as well. It's a good syrah that will cut through rich meals. (621 views) | | Tasted by shiftydrunk on 4/4/2021 & rated 91 points: Drank very well. I only let it breath for an hour before drinking. Looking for to other vintages from this line. (576 views) | | Tasted by bkc1428 on 10/26/2016 & rated 77 points: Past its prime. I bought the bottle retail and have not had it very long, so it could have been stored improperly before I bought it. At first, smelled of wonderful homemade blueberry jam, but as it opened up, it started to show a flexed/raisinated quality. I've had younger examples of this wine and other K Vintners Syrah, and they were all quite delicious. This was disappointing. (1437 views) | | Tasted by SICILIAN-SOLE on 10/19/2016 & rated 91 points: Solid bottle of Washington syrah. Dark fruit, plum, a little damp earth. Alcohol showed a little bit. Doesn't seem to be in decline at all but I would have little hope that it gets much better with more age. Professional ratings too high IMHO. (1338 views) | | Tasted by wine4ever on 8/6/2016 & rated 93 points: Another terrific Syrah from Washington. Highly aromatic, heavy bodied yet elegant, 15% alcohol well integrated. Great balance, velvety smooth, lots of blue and black fruits, bacon fat, spice, mineral. Medium long finish. Drink now-2018. (1406 views) | | Tasted by gossba on 12/7/2012 & rated 94 points: Beautiful nose with silky fruit forward and a smooth back. (2431 views) | | Tasted by Curt Jacques on 9/9/2012 & rated 90 points: pop and pour, dark and brooding, chocolate, black cherry, medium tannins, nice fruit but not much acidity, little unbalanced (2355 views) | | Tasted by GlenviewGSW on 12/16/2010 & rated 95 points: a phenomenal washington syrah. loads of dark fruit with a beam of toasty vanilla running thru - smooth and long on the finish. (2416 views) | | Tasted by HenryW on 12/8/2010 & rated 93 points: Dark-fruited, tarry, ripe, delicious. (2316 views) | | Tasted by Tarrant on 12/10/2009 & rated 93 points: Wildly delicious, wish I could get more 'K-Vintners' wines in Ontario - Black, well concentrated with a nose of plum, blueberrys, pepper, spice and vanilla, very intense, complex, balanced and silky smooth on the palate with excellent length, excellent! (93 Points). (2794 views) | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 11/18/2009 & rated 91 points: Nose of blackberry, minerals, cinnamon. Palate of black and red raspberry, games, and stones. Forward style. (1767 views) | | Tasted by hutch on 10/17/2009 & rated 91 points: This was a tough one to get around. Had the previous vintage exactly a year before, and remember it being more crackling, with lots of blueberry and gravel in a mammoth frame. The oak hit this one pretty hard upon first opening, and it really wasn't that enjoyable. Over time, it did gain depth, integrate, and start to sing. Pretty complex toward the end of the night. Tons of fruit. A rich, full bodied syrah. For wines meant to consume immiedately, these Charles Smith wines can be a little tough to figure out when to drink. They tend to morph quite a bit for hours upon opening. At it's best, this reaches the low 90's heights of a great wine. (1812 views) |
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| K Vintners Producer websiteSyrah 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. 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.Wahluke SlopeRed Mountain |
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