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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 211 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by noni15 on 3/2/2024 & rated 93 points: Same as previous notes. (157 views) | | | Tasted by noni15 on 11/7/2023 & rated 93 points: With only 30 mins decanting it opened up with just enough fruit backing up its bouquet and well balanced juice. Tannins well integrated. Love it. (349 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 3/24/2023: hmmm... just OK... pretty big / bold... and I don't agree with others who said it was going over the hill (at least not this btl) (700 views) | | | Tasted by Whine-oh on 2/6/2022 & rated 89 points: Pnp tableside. Red, black fruit and some earth on nose n palate. Mature but not over the hill. Good pairing w our steak n beef Bourgogne. Tannins soft. Not a wow wine but enjoyable. (1128 views) | | | Tasted by Ace5glassesinthesky on 5/24/2021 & rated 89 points: Tasting a bit too old, still drinkable though. A bit dusty, some cherry cough syrup. (1428 views) | | | Tasted by Riesling Brother on 9/24/2019 & rated 88 points: Cherry and more cherry, easy to drink and you smell lot's of cherry and taste cherry. (2246 views) | | | Tasted by sanjuanlewis on 5/26/2019 & rated 91 points: This wine never disappoints. Solid Columbia Valley Cab. Still drinking very well, pnp. (1968 views) | | | Tasted by Kskels on 9/23/2018 & rated 92 points: Dark fruit nose, very soft tannins. Aged well. Cork was just about shot. Would recommend drinking now. Might keep longer but why wait? (2102 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 7/6/2018 & rated 91 points: Tailgating in style for the Dead & Co. show in San Diego.
Same as on 06/02/18. Very good. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 6/2/2018 & rated 91 points: Compared to a bottle last year, this is much more polished and elegant. Not quite as much oak and lots more juicy dark fruit. Delicious. (1645 views) | | | Tasted by BcDuncan on 3/30/2018 & rated 91 points: excellent time to drink this wine; great time to (1034 views) | | | Tasted by Racer117 on 8/7/2017 & rated 90 points: Over-oaked and flashy. And delicious. Sometimes you have an itch and you know what it takes to scratch it. I wanted something full and textured and this was it.
Watery miniscus but still very dark and red color; cherry pipe tobacco aroma; hot body with cherry , cassis, and lots and lots of oak. (1885 views) | | | Tasted by Noel's Cellar on 7/2/2017 & rated 90 points: Cherries and tobacco on the nose. Solid oak with nice fruit. Still has a bit of a tannin finish. Decanted for only 1 hour. (1919 views) | | | Tasted by Boom Baby! on 5/3/2017 & rated 86 points: just OK, nothing special here. Probably wouldn't buy it again unless the price was right. (2104 views) | | | Tasted by Jack on 4/11/2017 & rated 90 points: May have suffered from being consumed with an 07 Leonetti. It's good but there is a lttli more oak on the finish than I like. (2243 views) | | | Tasted by Winiac on 12/29/2016 & rated 93 points: Perfumed and ripe, sweet fruit and spice on the palate. Long length and extremely pleasant finish.Just lacks that minerality to pushes it beyond. (2676 views) | | | Tasted by Pedroel on 11/2/2016 & rated 92 points: Last of the line. So sad. Wonderful stuff. (2343 views) | | | Tasted by tfesmgk on 10/25/2016 & rated 89 points: Great value! (2119 views) | | | Tasted by SchlaepDog on 8/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Inviting nose of red fruits, spice, some graphite and tar too. Very delicious palette of dark red cherry that moves into red currants and raspberry mid-pallette with just the right amount of acidity to remain fresh and vibrant. Tannins are integrated with some oak hints on the silky medium long fruit filled finish. Certainly in the peak maturity range now, it should continue to drink well for a few more years. Drink now-2020. (2258 views) | | | Tasted by HOS on 6/15/2016 & rated 90 points: Solid cab at it's peak. Not sure about its staying power so suggest drinking up. (2770 views) | | | Tasted by brockley23 on 3/26/2016 & rated 93 points: Gorgeous Washington Cab. Sweet sappy savory fruit, nice oak integration, length and finish. (2694 views) | | | Tasted by RoryMcI on 2/29/2016 & rated 90 points: Good every day wine (2512 views) | | | Tasted by HOS on 12/4/2015 & rated 90 points: PnP. Needed some air time but came together after 1/2 hour. Fruit has faded but has picked up earth, herbs. Medium bodied, decent finish, nice acidity providing some grip. Solid wine though I suggest a short decant. (2888 views) | | | Tasted by Bloms on 10/13/2015 & rated 92 points: This was a very pleasant surprise. Really a beautiful bottle. (2703 views) | | | Tasted by NH WINO on 10/11/2015 & rated 93 points: Sold wine! Got 4 bottles from winebid.com. Wish there was more, this a great qpr, everyday drinking wine. Well done. (2410 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (11/18/2010)
(Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Somewhat brooding on the nose with blackberry, black cherry, herbal notes, spice box, and sweet spices. Rich with fruit and espresso flavors buffeted by dry tannins. An evolving finish. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.8% Merlot, 0.2% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 25 months in 82% new French oak (82%) and American (18%) oak. 14.4% alcohol. 5,000 cases produced. Sample provided by winery. **** points |
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| Columbia Crest Producer website2007 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveWinemaker's notes: "Intense aromatics of anise, mint, earth and berry are balanced with notes of wood and fruit flavors. The mid-palate presents chocolate cherry and slight vanilla notes that lead to a powerful, lingering, seductive cocoa berry finish. The layered flavors and aromatics of this vintage are reminiscent of the 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon." —Ray EinbergerCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonReserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageUSAAmerican 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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