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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2015 (based on 12 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/4/2022: Going strong with wonderful complexity of fruit, earth and spice. Totally soft on the palate and ready to go. I would guess it will go further but maybe not too much longer. (1180 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/2/2022: Very rich dark cherry on the nose. And some savory earthy notes but still all there. (1141 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 9/20/2021 & rated 92 points: Consistent note. At peak drinking now. (1051 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/15/2021: This bottle a bit more savory than the last. Still with energy so while fully mature not going over the hill. (1476 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/26/2020: Still going really strong and in a perfect place right now. (1593 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 7/20/2020 & rated 92 points: Once again, drinking really well. Always a pleasure especially vis a vis its QPR. (765 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 2/5/2020: A superb bottle tonight even better than the last bottle. A representative Washington state Cab. It is probably at peak but should hold on well for years to come. A balanced and well made wine. (910 views) | | | Tasted by BiillyBob on 11/24/2019: Still drinking well. Plenty of life left. (878 views) | | | Tasted by Swypych on 3/23/2019 & rated 93 points: Drinking very well, lots going on here. Smell of barn funk (Bordeaux-ish), and lots of dark cherry. The wine starts with a jammy texture, the cherry comes through here, and then finishes with smooth chocolate. Still quite a bit of structure and tannins are softening. (1038 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 1/30/2019: With some earthiness on the nose. Some sweet meat salt on it. Salty cranberries and dark chocolate. With some tug on the palate. Savory edge to it. Just opened, drinking well. (1169 views) | | | Tasted by vinelouse on 11/25/2018 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed it quiet a bit. It is at a very good point in its development. The tertiary notes are in balance with the fruit and minerality. (1063 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 10/16/2018 & rated 92 points: Drinking better than the 2011 I had a couple years ago. Aging well and no hurry. Should improve even further . (1059 views) | | | Tasted by Double-A on 3/20/2018 & rated 95 points: Dark, garnet colour. Raisined fruit, toast and Christmas cake nose with earth and graphite notes. Flavourful, and assertive with a solid tannin backbone. Great balance; long, minerally finish.
5/5 (1798 views) | | | Tasted by pmroddy on 1/16/2017 & rated 94 points: Absolutely gorgeous. Ruby with strong hints of caramel color on the glass. Strong, enticing nose with a little caramel, spice, fruit and wet forest floor. Very full bodied on the palate. Extremely well balanced. All the Edge and acidity of a younger Columbia valley red has melted into a smooth, balanced wine with increased sweetness on the finish. Love this (1978 views) | | | Tasted by RDAwine on 11/27/2013 & rated 90 points: nice nose ,smooth, full body, good qpr, always a nice quaff (4441 views) | | | Tasted by jconwell on 10/16/2012 & rated 84 points: A bit strong and harsh, which is saying a lot because I love Spanish wines. Used it for cooking wine. Worked well that way (4214 views) | | | Tasted by cwaltonhouse on 5/25/2012 & rated 89 points: Drinking nicely right now. Popped and poured at a restaurant and drank over the next 90 minutes. No detailed notes, but characteristics included dark fruits, pencil shavings, and some tart cherries showing a little age. Good. Nice acid. Definitely a solid wine that has smoothed out and developed into a very easy drinker. Nothing to write home about, but very satisfying regardless. (5263 views) | | | Tasted by gripNsip on 2/26/2011 & rated 88 points: A nice, smooth wine overall. Smells of plums, blackberries, tar and tobacco. Dark fruit palate with some stony mineral, tar, and wet leaves. Nice feel on the palate, medium feel with balanced structure. Nothing really jumps out as that exciting, but for $20 you can't go wrong here. It went fantastic with some BBQ'd pork chops and greens, I love wines like this that only add flavor to a meal, not overpower it. (5566 views) | | | Tasted by chanote44 on 1/16/2011 & rated 89 points: Merlot dominant blend which is a little sweet and ripe, but still manages to
coat your mouth with berries and cherries. Simple finish but somehow carries Washington terroir perfectly. Now is the time to drink if you have any of these. (5029 views) | | | Tasted by ksd999 on 11/21/2010 & rated 90 points: Vey smooth - last bottle, have to get more if the 2005 (2099 views) | | | Tasted by Wink on 8/11/2010 & rated 87 points: Popped and poured. Translucent purple. Excellent nose of cedar, cassis, and graphite. Nice ripe fruit on the attack, but mid palate and finish were pretty simple. Decent acidity. Supple tannins. New oak. Good wine, but nothing special. (4209 views) | | | Tasted by vinomex on 7/6/2010 & rated 88 points: Popped and poured. Not as good as I remember, very simple, lacked body. (4269 views) | | | Tasted by valecnik on 6/1/2010 & rated 90 points: What a lovely domestic Bordeaux blend. Chocolate on the nose, with classic cedar, currant and dark fruits on the palate. Grew richer with air. Full-bodied and layered, with great structure. Very refined. (3480 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 5/28/2010 & rated 89 points: drank with valerie. what a surprisingly delicious and complex wine. dark plums, mocha and toast on the nose. full-bodied, toasty, but it's balanced by medium acid. nice, vanilla-laden finish. (3446 views) | | | Tasted by winejnky on 4/15/2010 & rated 87 points: generic, earthy, bordeaux style blend, fine but nothing to get excited about. agree with hutch. (3487 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Hedges Family Estate Producer websiteRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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