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| Drinking window: Drink between 2006 and 2008 (based on 51 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.9 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by sayward on 12/7/2009 & rated 88 points: i liked the wine, but am looking forward to trying the 2008. this wine wasn't as concentrated as i thought it would be. (2137 views) | | | Tasted by NomadicEntrepreneur on 11/4/2009: better than I expected. nectarine and butter taste. (2147 views) | | | Tasted by RJ Meyer on 2/29/2008 & rated 86 points: Purchased direct from the winery. Opened at cellar temperature. Straw colored. Tropical nose of banana, melon and floral scents. Palate showed flavors of oak (to much at cellar temp) and lite crisp tropical fruit. Chilled down and found the oak to be less predominate. Not horrible but not a wine I would buy again. (2399 views) | | | Tasted by last chance on 6/30/2007 & rated 72 points: Golden straw color. The nose of this wine was somewhere between bacon fat, and a grocery store plastic bag. Not real pleasant. The palate of this wine was weak, but it did have some lime flavors and a tartness that I also didn't find pleasant. Not what I've come to expect from a Viognier at all. Well below average in my book. I have loved the Syrahs that I've had from K Vintners, but I guess I'll just be sticking with those in the future. (2452 views) | | | Tasted by the godfather on 5/29/2007 & rated 90 points: really good when cold, nice apricot and rich, started to show alcohol when it warmed up, although label says 14% (2914 views) | | | Tasted by A&C on 11/5/2006 & rated 90 points: Very lighty yellow color. Hint of pineapple and vanilla on the nose. Nice acid, balanced well by oak, pineappale, butter, and hint of anise. Subtle hint of butter, which is unusual for a viognier. Overall, a very well balanced wine, with wonderful depth. Hint of vanilla on the finish. This is yummy. Reaffirms my faith in Washington state wines. I think global warming is indeed making an impact. (1750 views) | | | Tasted by MF on 7/20/2006: A whallop of a wine - with a big nose of melon, pear, honeysuckle and bees' wax. Quite nice mouthfeel but it was just slightly out of balance on the acidity v. sweetness count. A very nice viognier nonetheless. (1560 views) | | | Tasted by rbmintz on 6/9/2006 & rated 91 points: beautiful golden color
light fresh nose
very smooth slightly sweet taste (1561 views) | | | Tasted by AtlantaBill on 5/12/2006 & rated 85 points: Aroma of melon and pear. Fruity, floral flavor that fades to a minerality. Short finish (1783 views) | | | Tasted by grapist on 3/7/2006 & rated 88 points: Paired with corned beef and cabage - and it worked. Good balance of fruit, mineralality, and acid. Nice finish. (1929 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 2/26/2006 & rated 90 points: Distinctive floral nose - full of honeysuckle and peach and pear fruit. Smells rich and ripe and the palate follows through - medium to full bodied, ripe with nice mouthfeel, lots of sweet, peach, melon and pear fruit - really quite a mouthful. Not blowsy, it has enough apple, pear acidity to be well balanced and has an excellent finish. This was very good and probably the equal of an excellent McCrea viognier I had last year. Drinking very well. (2069 views) | | | Tasted by Rangstrom on 9/5/2005 & rated 88 points: Typical floral nose and light straw color. Based on other new World Viogniers, I was expecting a smoother, more oily texture wine with a little sweetness at the end; so I had paired this with a light lunch of Mango salsa and chips with some squash soup. The K turned out to be leaner and tarter than expected. Nice taste of white fruits and apricots with a hint of spice. Plenty of acid for a clean medium finish. Probably scores higher with a better match. (2124 views) |
| K Vintners Producer websiteViognierViogner is wrong wine
This is nonsense.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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