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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.7 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 14 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by garambler on 4/26/2019 & rated 91 points: Friends brought this to our 4/26/19 Wine & Pizza get together. It had a very funky, and earthy nose of earth, tree bark, black cherry, plum, blackberry and spice aromas. The palate was rich, layered and tangy with flavors that followed the nose. My score was 90+. Our groups average score was 90.1. (542 views) | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 6/18/2018: last of case, drunk at picnic @ about 58-60 degrees F
Cooler worked remarkably well; juicy tannins, dark fruit with plenty of spice. This has improved steadily since first tasting, suggesting 5-6 years is its sweet spot (1436 views) | | Tasted by capnfutsal on 5/27/2017 & rated 86 points: To the nose, equal parts blackberry, plum and black cherry but not fruit forward - more of a limited band. Slight oak and vegetal fragrance. On the palate, same fruit. Slight smoke and vanilla, plus slight cinnamon. Tannins apparent. Slight minerality - not limestone or wet cement, but like a rock. Medium-thin mouthfeel with short length. After 20-30 minutes it starts to open up. Will finish tonight and update if different. Nice to try mourvedre outside of a Rhone blend, but clearly it benefits from grenache and syrah as friends. (1338 views) | | Tasted by joraesque on 5/5/2017 & rated 90 points: Blended with 15% Syrah. Impressively tasty, with savory and smoky notes. 14.8% ABV, yet seemingly no heat. Drank best during the first hour. 90+ Update: Still drinking shockingly well two nights later, after having sat at room temperature, vacuum corked, with with less than 4 oz left. 90-91 (1385 views) | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 12/18/2016 & rated 89 points: Steadily improving, especially with a touch more air. will see if day 2 re-inforces this impression
Second day; would lift this to 90+ ; delicious, ripe with that M hardness underlying to make it a little challenging (1480 views) | | Tasted by cj222 on 11/13/2016: earthy aroma. decanted and rested for 30min (1039 views) | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 10/12/2016 & rated 88 points: Spice and hard mineral, a dark mouthful that retains enough softness to be recognizable as Wa fruit, but has enough character to rise above fruit bomb (910 views) | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 7/11/2015: Pungent saddle leather nose
Smooth with penetrating tannins. Juicy aftertaste (839 views) | | Tasted by AJGalvin on 6/17/2015 & rated 81 points: Might have been the pairing, but I thought this was a miss from typically one of my favorite vineyards. (499 views) |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteMourvèdreClick here to see Mourvedre photographed at Tablas Creek Vineyards in Paso Robles, Calif., in 2005.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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