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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.8 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 212 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by empire80 on 1/26/2018 & rated 90 points: A big surprise, well rounded and fully mature but not at all past it, spicy and sweet blackcurrant, very drinkable. (2469 views) | | | Tasted by Rossibreck on 8/13/2017 & rated 87 points: Nice finish for an older bottle. Great with beef skewers and skewering Donald trump. (2900 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 4/23/2017: Seemed a little faded; still a burgundy red; little remaining tannin; fruit lacking much intensity, ok wine, but lacked punch with thick t-bones. (3172 views) | | | Tasted by gajalaa on 2/27/2017 & rated 87 points: I was surprised but this is still drinking well! (3357 views) | | | Tasted by uncletom62 on 6/12/2016 & rated 90 points: This is still excellent. Nice dark fruit and very smooth with medium finish. CSM makes some excellent wines at very affordable prices. (4429 views) | | | Tasted by budh on 1/9/2016: Again, surprisingly nice. Long finish of luscious black cherry makes it hard to put this down. (2830 views) | | | Tasted by RobertVitello on 8/5/2015 & rated 87 points: Falling off a bit, but still a pleasant drink. (2848 views) | | | Tasted by RobertVitello on 3/18/2015 & rated 88 points: very pleasant cab, with more complexity than the price suggests. Pop and pour. You'll get a glycerin coated mouth feel with plenty of fruit. Kind of nice with a pizza, although probably better with beef. (2866 views) | | | Tasted by RichardZula on 3/6/2015: After a number of years, still tasting young, dark notes, with pencil led, some tannin for balance. (2578 views) | | | Tasted by JHWine on 12/10/2014: Good (2175 views) | | | Tasted by kmicho on 7/14/2014 & rated 90 points: Love this wine. Drinking optimally for my palate. It's a deep garnet color. Nose is ripe berries and vanilla. Palate is the same with maybe the addition of plum and a small amount graphite. (2627 views) | | | Tasted by kmicho on 5/19/2014 & rated 85 points: A decent fruit driven everyday cab. Nothing remarkable, but good for the price. (2427 views) | | | Tasted by budh on 4/30/2014 & rated 86 points: Ruby color with orange rim. Aromas of cassis, tobacco, plum. Dark fruit, menthol, cedar, chocolate flavors. Full body. High acidity and tannins (smooth) and alcohol. Long finish. Surprisingly nice drink. (2254 views) | | | Tasted by Janstan on 4/23/2014 & rated 86 points: Dark ripe cherries, hemp. (2363 views) | | | Tasted by PJRobins on 3/11/2014 & rated 88 points: Wow this had mellowed since release but still drinking ok (2299 views) | | | Tasted by PJRobins on 2/14/2014 & rated 89 points: Still holding its own. Incredible value. (1810 views) | | | Tasted by Tsubasa on 9/17/2013 & rated 90 points: Full body, ready to drink (2461 views) | | | Tasted by nav2u on 8/18/2013 & rated 90 points: Dark crimson. Dark fruits, herbs, and eucalyptus on the nose. Cassis, licorice, and a hint of bell pepper on the palate, with smooth tannins. Can't beat the QPR, and drinking beautifully now. (2280 views) | | | Tasted by RobertVitello on 8/14/2013 & rated 89 points: Can't beat the price. (2209 views) | | | Tasted by myj on 4/9/2013 & rated 86 points: easy, typical Washington style - good but not catching. Good wine for this price. (2582 views) | | | Tasted by bboomer on 2/7/2013 & rated 89 points: I very nice Cab. Needs another year or two of bottle age. However, the wine did open up after about an hour. V Good QPR! (3396 views) | | | Tasted by Tsubasa on 1/17/2013 & rated 90 points: Great wine, lovely vinalla flavor and great berry taste. (2676 views) | | | Tasted by fhprado on 1/11/2013 & rated 89 points: Black fruit & full body, well balance and long finished (2278 views) | | | Tasted by targa72e on 11/3/2012 & rated 89 points: Decant for at least an hour one of my favorite under $10 (2830 views) | | | Tasted by Tsubasa on 10/24/2012 & rated 89 points: First time using Venturi with it, tasted the difference, it's definitely soften and make the finish more round. Nice wine as usual, need to drink the rest, it's about time. Very berry taste,tannic is round. (2476 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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