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| Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2024 (based on 7 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.9 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 44 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by KimberJ on 10/7/2023 & rated 91 points: Juicy- Vanilla and oak (485 views) | | | Tasted by andrewfowler on 7/3/2023 & rated 88 points: Nice, red- and black-fruit forward, full body a good bit of cedar, opened with a friend to make the case for Washington Cabernet Sauvignon (366 views) | | | Tasted by cmcleish on 4/7/2022: Pretty good, needed about an hour to breath. (1735 views) | | | Tasted by GroveChe Wine Tasting on 1/15/2022 & rated 78 points: Solid Cab sav. Not too much robust flavor but drinks well alone and with food (1839 views) | | | Tasted by Pwarnk on 10/6/2021 & rated 91 points: love the full body of this wine (2050 views) | | | Tasted by Pwarnk on 10/6/2021 & rated 85 points: full body, not to dry (2338 views) | | | Tasted by Elvis1969 on 8/4/2021 & rated 78 points: Riktigt dåligt faktiskt. (2207 views) | | | Tasted by lockestep on 6/30/2021 & rated 83 points: Not objectionable, Ok as a burger night wine but not something to rebuy. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by Sid G on 6/26/2021 & rated 85 points: Not bad for a bargain Cabernet. It is recognizably Cabernet Sauvignon in an inoffensive way. It lacks depth or complexity, but it remains a reasonable drink for a very reasonable price. (1252 views) | | | Tasted by stercomm on 4/21/2021 & rated 86 points: Definitely not as much depth or flavor as the Indian Wells. Get a bit of fruit, some raspberry. To my palate oak and tannins predominate, is opening up just a bit with some time in the glass. For the extra few bucks will stay with the Indian Wells. This wine seems a bit shallow (1252 views) | | | Tasted by jsternh on 4/21/2021 & rated 87 points: I was surprised to see the number of recent reviews for an inexpensive 2017 vintage. I find this to be a very pleasant cab with a nice balance of the traditional fruit, tannin, and oak profile. This is certainly better than almost all comperably priced "California" appellation wines. (1292 views) | | | Tasted by daver852 on 4/19/2021 & rated 86 points: Quite honestly, I was not overly impressed by this. There's nothing terribly wrong with it, but not much that's especially good, either. While a cut above your typical bottom shelf Cab, it is undistinguished. Good dark color, fruity nose with a bit of oak, and maybe just a hint of herbs and menthol. But it falls flat on the palate; not offensive, but not tasty. Neither fruit, nor tannins, nor mineral elements are prominent. It's just sort of neutral. Doesn't earn its $13 price tag. (1055 views) | | | Tasted by 767501 on 4/8/2021 & rated 87 points: Not as good as Indian Wells. Cassis, plum, graphite, light wood, ripe red fruit on the nose. Spice, decent acidity, tannins, funk on the palette. Fairly astringent. (1020 views) | | | Tasted by Dragnet on 4/5/2021: Bland (1018 views) | | | Tasted by LEEJV123 on 3/30/2021 & rated 88 points: Medium light body, very round, a bit short (808 views) | | | Tasted by NJLewis on 3/22/2021 & rated 88 points: Good everyday wine for $13! (836 views) | | | Tasted by stamperb on 3/2/2021 & rated 85 points: Nose: Mixed berries, some dark cherry, new oak. Palate: Oaky, ripe bing cherry, some ripe berries, but definitely hidden behind the wood. More oakiness (toast/char) on finish. (910 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 2/15/2021 & rated 86 points: Nice $12 daily drinker. Dark and concentrated but not heavy. dark berry fruits and plum with chocolate and vanilla. (930 views) | | | Tasted by merlex on 2/13/2021 & rated 85 points: Full body. Moist. Notes chocolate and cherry notes (883 views) | | | Tasted by cabin on 2/3/2021: Better than decent but not the best choice (948 views) | | | Tasted by finevines90 on 1/30/2021 & rated 93 points: Deep purple-red. Bold bouquet of raspberry vanilla and oak. On the palate dark cherry with a vanilla finish. Silky tannins with balancing acidity. Fantastic wine. (931 views) | | | Tasted by DuckfaninMT on 1/25/2021 & rated 88 points: Nice daily drinker at a great price point. A bit too thin and grapey from the get-go for my taste, but a 90-minute decant shed that and allowed for more richness on the palate and a nice, pleasant finish. (913 views) | | | Tasted by cmcleish on 12/27/2020 & rated 90 points: Great wine. Solid and dependable. Berry nose, has body, smooth finish. Great wine with sirloin, salad, and sweet potato. (972 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 10/29/2020 & rated 89 points: There's a restrained, Old World vibe to the dark fruit, black currant, and herb profile. It's accessible, very balanced, and gains weight and complexity with air. Picks up grip on the refreshing finish. (1232 views) | | | Tasted by Gail and Len on 10/12/2020 & rated 88 points: Easy drinking cab. Not up to Gail’s standards (1294 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| 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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