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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2011 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.3 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 29 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by BcDuncan on 10/20/2019 & rated 88 points: this is crazy but this wine is 16 years old and got lost in my cellar and it was great, very smooth (768 views) | | | Tasted by kosmik on 6/12/2015 flawed bottle: Une bouteille oubliée...
Complètement madérisée. (1315 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 7/26/2011 & rated 84 points: My last bottle, drank over 2 evenings. Definitely showing it's mature side but still tasty. Showed oxidation on the 2nd evening which was not the case on the previous 39 bottles I've enjoyed over the past two plus years. It was a nice vintage for this bottling. (2738 views) | | | Tasted by paristrout on 4/13/2010 & rated 88 points: good syrah. (2878 views) | | | Tasted by ChrisBman on 2/20/2010 & rated 88 points: Really enjoyed this wine with a spicey Italian sausage and vegie meal. The pepper in this Syrah really comes on. Has nice black cherry, plum and currant finish. Great value. (2867 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 12/26/2009 & rated 87 points: Into the 2nd case of this wine and I'm very happy with the purchase. It has been very consistent bottle to bottle. (2449 views) | | | Tasted by hello555 on 11/5/2009 & rated 85 points: A wonderful experience for a Pacific Northwest Wine but Chateau Ste. Michelle really does very incredible wines. This Syrah is very little pepper and tobacco taste. (1391 views) | | | Tasted by hankj on 6/24/2009 & rated 86 points: what everyone else said -- lacks any sort of real depth and not a heck of a lot of varietal character, but a very solid weekday bottle that will work with food or without. The little bit of age in the bottle has done it right and it is ready now.
Won't blow you away, but at nine bucks at Town and Country markets in Seattle it's worth it. (2400 views) | | | Tasted by JoelBart on 5/26/2009: Very fine Syrah. (1573 views) | | | Tasted by jdvk on 5/15/2009 & rated 88 points: Smooth mouth feel, good balance. Good every day drinking wine. (1593 views) | | | Tasted by martcouz on 4/18/2009 & rated 87 points: Rond et fruité. Très beau petit vin de tous les jours. (1502 views) | | | Tasted by mnewzs on 4/5/2009 & rated 86 points: Decent house wine with a bit of fruit (1530 views) | | | Tasted by Pantheon77 on 3/28/2009 & rated 86 points: Very good daily drinking syrah for the $8 price. Consistent with other reviews, I also found this wine much better on the second day. Didn't decant it. Perhaps I should have tried that on the first day. (1594 views) | | | Tasted by neurovino on 2/21/2009 & rated 87 points: No notes and drank three weeks ago. I do recall that is was actually better on days 2 and 3. (1695 views) | | | Tasted by prb352 on 1/4/2009 & rated 80 points: Popped and poured, not very good at all... Waited a few days and it opened up nicely - kicked a lot of sediment
Highly recommend decanting (1722 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 11/20/2008 & rated 87 points: This wine is definitely better on the 2nd day. Try decanting on the first day or opening the bottle, have a taste or two and save the rest for the next day! (1746 views) | | | Tasted by will2wine on 11/14/2008 & rated 87 points: When I first opened and tried this, I thought, well, that's what you get for $8. It tasted like generic new-world syrah. I finished my glass without pleasure and re-corked the bottle, unsure whether I'd drink the rest. Two days later, I decided to give it one more try. Unexpectedly, the nose and flavor profile had filled out generously. So I guess this is a pretty well-made wine for the price after all. (1814 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 10/8/2008 & rated 87 points: A delicious, ready to drink Syrah that is still available at a great price. Improved after being open for a day. Probably should buy a case. My only concern is I found one bad bottle in the same purchase... (1750 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 10/7/2008 flawed bottle: Actually the wine was cooked. Another bottle from the same purchase as fine. (1734 views) | | | Tasted by pmarlo on 9/12/2008 & rated 87 points: A decent table wine that I would expect to see as a house pour at restaurtants. Dark purple, and tart. Cherry cough syrup flavor yet there is fruit as well. Legs ran fat and meium slow Cork not stained deeply as some syrahs are, more a cranberry color. Last glass had considerable sediment ranging from fine to coarse. A passable wiine from Washington State. (1916 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle 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.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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