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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 266 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by novocane on 6/26/2021 & rated 92 points: This has aged nicely, and still has legs.
On a warm summer day, with rainier cherries, bugles and cold water.
The cork was super dark, inky, with intense blueberry and a little wet forest floor. Wine also super deep ink, with just the beginning that the wine is turning to a more brown/rust. The nose is very much like the cork with super ripe, sweet peak of season blueberries, and a little freshly rained forest floor. Kind of baking blueberry pie smell.
The taste is intense, there is a little bit of dark berries, but it doesn’t have the sweetness the smell suggests. A very dry front, with dark fruit, cigar, and a bit of cedar. On the back some of that dark fruit expresses itself, followed by a little spice on the throat. Kind of old world.
After 3 days in vacuvin, the flavors really changed. The wine opened up, those blueberry notes expressing themselves and the austere old world has been replace by sweet juice with a sharp back.
This wine could age longer, but it’s my last bottle. Pretty darn good for $24 Costco mass market bottle. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by callmeacab22 on 2/13/2021 & rated 91 points: 3rd of 3 Bottles opened over 8 years. At least as good and possibly even better with age. Full bodied, with a long flavor profile. Chateau Ste. Michelle has always been a personal favorite. (1354 views) | | | Tasted by timankett@hotmail.com on 4/12/2020: Cascis (1608 views) | | | Tasted by timankett@hotmail.com on 4/12/2020: Well aged max another 2-3 years (1594 views) | | | Tasted by callmeacab22 on 1/19/2019 & rated 88 points: No notes, but a nice solid Washington State cab at a good value. (2129 views) | | | Tasted by AlphaL on 12/14/2015 & rated 89 points: Jan & I are trying to go through our wines past their drinking age. After pouring out several wines that were past their prime, we decided to try one " just out of it's prime". This is just a little past the drinking age and it has held up well. and was actually very good. It had a very deep purple color with dark fruits on the nose and palate. It still had good tannins and a nice finish. Medium bodied with medium finish. It did have an abundance of sediment so I had to decant it. (8373 views) | | | Tasted by RKBergman on 1/10/2015 & rated 88 points: Color: Deep Purple
Nose: Dark fruits, cassis and berries with hints of oak
Palate: Well balanced tannins and very smooth
Finish: Medium bodied with medium to long finish
Decanting: Popped and pored
Thoughts: We let this bottle sit in our cellar and it has held up well. A discussion we had with winemaker Bob Bertheau, he said this wine is not intended to be cellared for long periods of time such other wines they make. With that piece of information we will not let the wine sit much longer and start consuming it. It is very good Cabernet Sauvignon that we will keep in our cellar as a every day drinker. (9514 views) | | | Tasted by RKBergman on 12/30/2014 & rated 88 points: Color: Deep Purple
Nose: Dark fruits, cassis and berries with hints of oak
Palate: Well balanced tannins and very smooth
Finish: Medium bodied with medium to long finish
Decanting: Popped and pored
Thoughts: We let this bottle sit in our cellar and it has held up well. A discussion we had with winemaker Bob Bertheau, he said this wine is not intended to be cellared for long periods of time such other wines they make. With that piece of information we will not let the wine sit much longer and start consuming it. It is very good Cabernet Sauvignon that we will keep in our cellar as a every day drinker. (9146 views) | | | Tasted by RKBergman on 12/25/2014 & rated 88 points: Color: Deep Purple
Nose: Dark fruits, cassis and berries with hints of oak
Palate: Well balanced tannins and very smooth
Finish: Medium bodied with medium to long finish
Decanting: Popped and pored
Thoughts: We let this bottle sit in our cellar and it has held up well. A discussion we had with winemaker Bob Bertheau, he said this wine is not intended to be cellared for long periods of time such other wines they make. With that piece of information we will not let the wine sit much longer and start consuming it. It is very good Cabernet Sauvignon that we will keep in our cellar as a every day drinker. (9257 views) | | | Tasted by JHWine on 12/10/2014 & rated 50 points: Good (9356 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 2/24/2014 & rated 86 points: Popped and poured. Drank over 3 evenings. Held up well the whole time. I tried a bottle of this when it was released and was disappointed. 3+ years of cellar time has improved it quite a bit. The oak initially overwhelmed but burned off revealing deep dark fruit and meaty notes. The wife did not like it on the 3rd evening but I did and no oxidation had even developed. (5212 views) | | | Tasted by Baylorwine on 1/2/2014 & rated 90 points: Very solid washington cab. Great new world cab, distinctive to Washington style, but not complex. Perfect with a simple steak on a Thursday night. Wished I had bought more for the price. (4206 views) | | | Tasted by callmeacab22 on 9/5/2013 & rated 89 points: Enjoyed. Velvety smooth, full bodied cab with decent fruit and depth. I like this style. (5513 views) | | | Tasted by wehouck on 7/19/2013 & rated 87 points: Wonderful cabernet sauvignon for the price. Ripe dark berries in the nose, smooth mouth feel, mature berries over the palate that lingers in the finish with moderate tannins. Very easy drinking, ready now, could age a few more years. (5724 views) | | | Tasted by juneau bob on 6/9/2013 & rated 90 points: Drinking well right now. Firm tannins. (6053 views) | | | Tasted by JERB on 5/5/2013 & rated 89 points: Really good QPV! (4295 views) | | | Tasted by wehouck on 2/3/2013 & rated 90 points: See notes on the 2007, similar to the 2007, but not aged as much, so not as smooth yet. (5045 views) | | | Tasted by kcsteve on 1/21/2013 & rated 89 points: Splash decant. Aroma of dark fruit and spices. Fairly extracted but liked the balance. Black Cherry and Blackberry heavy with reserved tannin and acidity. Hint of spice. Long, long finish of black cherry and spices. What's not to like for $13.50? (4190 views) | | | Tasted by roseblossom on 1/20/2013: Dark cherries and blackberries and a bit spicy on the nose. Velvety and smooth on the tongue. Berries and a hint of tobacco and chocolate notes on the pallet. (3619 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 1/11/2013 & rated 82 points: This is nothing more than alcoholic grape juice. Regrettably I purchased this based on WS recommendation. This has basic black fruit aroma (albeit limited) with a linear palate experience that is straight, one dimensional, and without complexity. Drink this up as there is a total lack of acidity or tannic backbone to give this any additional length. (3285 views) | | | Tasted by wine4me2 on 10/24/2012 & rated 87 points: I think this one has faded. The fruit has decreased and comes across somewhat sour. Maybe a bad bottle or maybe needs a little more air time. Revised...better after a few days. The sourness has gone and the wine is much more approachable. At this point I would raise my score to a 89 and consider buying more for a daily drinker. (4498 views) | | | Tasted by Birged on 7/30/2012 & rated 89 points: Subtle cherry fruit flavors, mellow tannins, nice dry finish, great with a steak. (4273 views) | | | Tasted by corkscrews on 6/29/2012 & rated 89 points: A nose of dark spicy fruits, dark purple in color. A smooth and medium to full bodied Cab with blackberry, black cherry, and spice finish, a good QPR. (4232 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 6/10/2012 & rated 91 points: Cherries, blackberries, lush and opulent with a medium body mouth feel, nice support from the light tannins, nice integration of heat and acidity. Beautiful finish. (4446 views) | | | Tasted by hende14 on 4/7/2012 & rated 88 points: Simple but tasty. Cherry with some milk chocolate. Medium body with nice balance. Well made and certainly worth the price. (5270 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteCabernet 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 SauvignonUSAAmerican 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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