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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SnobNouveau on 1/21/2023 & rated 90 points: Jammy, fruit forward, coats your mouth, not a lot of lenght. Velevety mouthfeel, soft tannins. It has a stale old funk to it that I think indicates it is over the hill. (404 views) | | | Tasted by SnobNouveau on 9/26/2022 & rated 89 points: A bit over the hill but a lot to appreciate (478 views) | | | Tasted by SnobNouveau on 7/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Tasted overshot and jammy with acrid after taste for the first 3 hours. Really opened up after 4 hours of full decant. Decant for a very long time and it’s an enjoyable drink still (511 views) | | | Tasted by SnobNouveau on 3/23/2022 & rated 84 points: Over the hill with a lot of jam and some spoiled notes. Cork was a bit lose. The is still some fruit on the nose and in the mid-range of the taste. I have more bottles of this, hoping some are in a better spot. (628 views) | | | Tasted by ntruder on 1/5/2018 & rated 93 points: Perfectly intact cork, and all of the drinking pleasure well preserved examples of this wine can bring. Shared with 7 friends over dinner at the Leaky Palapa in Xcalak and it was enjoyed by everyone! (1792 views) | | | Tasted by bklynwine on 4/1/2016: beautiful aged cabernet cocoa/dark chocolate-coated cherries with a little vanilla oak; seemed like it had plenty of life left 1-3 hours in, then faded somewhat and revealed some alcoholic heat as finish began to fade, but first few hours were more than enough of a reward (2132 views) | | | Tasted by WST on 6/7/2014: Hospital Foundation Annual Charity Gala (Bellingham, WA): Surprisingly primary, not at all showing it's age. No alcohol burn or overripe fruit or oak dominance, this was well done. Enjoyed by all. (3788 views) | | | Tasted by burlyestate on 9/23/2013: I had low expectations for this bottle based on prior comments here, but was delighted to find that it was drinking perfectly. Well-integrated tannins, cigar box and ripe dark fruit on the nose, smooth long finish. Absolutely delicious. (3470 views) | | | Tasted by callmeacab22 on 7/7/2012 & rated 86 points: Past prime. Lacked fruit, pretty bland. (3957 views) | | | Tasted by Rich.Herbs on 9/25/2011: Discovered this forgotten bottle recently and recalled liking it when it was fresh. Drank this with dinner by the fireplace on a cool Autumn night. I opened the wine and transferred it directly to a carafe to avoid sediment, and served it immediately. As I was pouring it I noticed the still bright red color and a pleasant currant odor, and had high hopes that it was not over the hill.
But in the glass the currant nose gave way to an over ripe fruit and alcohol smell. On the palate, the over ripe fruit is stronger, with more currant but not much else. The finish is OK, with a slight burn and a faint trace of tannins. Over the hill, but still enjoyable, if only because of a glimpse of its past glory. 11 out of 20. (3353 views) | | | Tasted by mlawren1 on 9/6/2009 & rated 94 points: Smooth and beautiful, cherries and plums with a bit of chocolate and tobacco on the finish. (3306 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 8/23/2009 & rated 92 points: Wine was beautiful, deep garnet color. Very left-bankish, with muted fruit, cedar, tobacco, and spice through out. Very smooth and balanced. Much better than I remembered, and held together beautifully for the second day. (2680 views) | | | Tasted by KVM on 6/11/2009 & rated 84 points: deep red. Nose was perfumy of indistinct fruit. Not much development of secondary aromas. Similar in the mouth. OAk was subdued (that's good). Fairly long finish but nothing exciting... I was disappointed. (2409 views) | | | Tasted by bajayngo on 2/6/2009 & rated 93 points: this is seriously a baby! Huge pure fruit just radiating from the glass, lots of spices and carmel. The artist series is one of my all time favorites and I have yet to have a bottle that I didn't love! (2235 views) | | | Tasted by Vinsant on 2/5/2009 & rated 93 points: Had along side a bretty 98 Cali Freemark Abbey Bosche Cab. This round the WA state wine won with a knockout in the first round. Damn these older Artist Series taste young. The oak had subsided into a nice caramel and cedar note on the nose and palate. Big and fresh dark fruits, spice, herbs, and moist earth. Plenty of life ahead but delish now. (2119 views) | | | Tasted by greenblanket on 10/12/2007: Another in the series of Friday night wine tastings with the No Spits. This time we tried a five vintage mini vertical of Woodward Canyon Artist Series Cabs. The 1998 was definitely starting to show some secondary flavors and aromas. The wood was much more cedary and there was some nice earthiness present. The palate was much smoother and softer than the other four wines and the tannins were largely resolved. The finish was less powerful and more nuanced than the other four wines with black cherry and spices. Very good. (2363 views) | | | Tasted by greenblanket on 8/25/2007: Now this is what you hope for in your nine year old Washington cabs. Dark purple red in the glass with a nose of dark fruit, cedar and spice. The palate is big and deep with totally resolved tannins but enough acid to keep everything bright and in line. Flavors of current, blackberry, boysenberry, rich loamy earth and spices all linger on a long finish. I have been disappointed in my Artist Series cabs but the performance of this wine gives me new hope. Outstanding. (2424 views) | | | Tasted by Barstool on 4/20/2007 & rated 87 points: A delicious wine - now more sedate than its extreme youth, I don't suspect it will improve in cellar - but, What do I know? Very good indeed when paired with grilled lamb. Still like it better than the '99. (2640 views) | | | Tasted by Stirling on 2/10/2007 & rated 91 points: Dark colour hides its nine years of age. Huge nose of cherry and vanilla followed by some menthol and a touch of mocha. Flavours of blueberries and cassis with some tiny cola notes. Great mouthfeel as the rich texture has a touch of acidity to balance. Very long (45 seconds?) finish. Warm vintage character shines through. A very sophisticated wine from one of Washingtons best producers. (2718 views) | | | Tasted by DFC on 8/31/2006 & rated 88 points: Double decanted to remove sediment. Medium-bodied wine that is dark garnet/purple in color. On the nose, quiet dark fruits and cedar. On the palate, plums and bittersweet chocolate. A bit acidic and austere at this stage, but it does provide a long 30+ second finish. Decent match actually with dinner, but not all that great by itself. (3229 views) | | | Tasted by chd850 on 4/30/2006: Dark in color. Fresh flower, fruity smell after swirling. The fruity smell is kinda like Chardonnay but lighter and not as dominant. Smooth, sweet, and a bit dry, well balanced. Not complex. Pleasant experience feels like the breeze in the summer evening. Don't even have to go with the meat due to its lightness. Low acidity. (3212 views) | | | Tasted by Bunski on 2/6/2006 & rated 90 points: Dark, rich and full of fruit. Nice tannins that fades within the hour after opening. Good complexity and a pleasant drinking cab from Washington (3404 views) | | | Tasted by ScottG on 1/20/2006 & rated 91 points: hey now. unexpectedly nice. warm, sweet cherry, strawberry. abd currant notes. a healthy smack of wood. not super evolved, but nice with ribeye and risotto. (3642 views) | | | Tasted by ScottG on 11/27/2005 & rated 87 points: Cherry and cedar notes. Pleasant but somewhat dominated by charred oak notes. I recommend letting this sit for a few more years to see if the oak integrates. (3653 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, September/October 2001, IWC Issue #98
(Woodward Canyon Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series #7 Washington) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Woodward Canyon Producer website
Located in the Walla Walla Valley appellation of Washington State, Woodward Canyon Winery was started in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Since that time, the winery has consistently produced premium, award-winning cabernet sauvignons and merlots as well as chardonnays. Early on Rick determined that quality would take precedence over quantity. Consequently, Woodward Canyon has remained small, increasing its production from 1,200 cases in 1981 to our current production of about 17,000 cases. About 7,000 of this total production is Nelms Road, Woodward Canyon's second label.
Woodward Canyon is a founding member of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and of Walla Walla Valley Vinea, the Winegrower's Sustainable Trust. Woodward Canyon Winery is located in Lowden, about 13 miles west of Walla Walla, Washington. Our tasting room is a restored 1870's farmhouse.Cabernet 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 RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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