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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 381 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by chelidon on 9/21/2020 & rated 85 points: It has the remnants of a good wine about it. It's gone downhill in the last couple of years, but I kept one as an experiment, and glad I didn't hold more. No point in holding them longer if you have them, drink up, it's on the downside. (1308 views) | | | Tasted by VinnieVeritas on 10/7/2017 & rated 92 points: Better, it seems, than the last bottle. A bouquet of rich, dark berries lifts immediately from the glass and becomes more interesting with some time and swirling.
The texture is raw silk and the flavours mouth-filling -- berries, notes of leather and smoke and possibly a hint of cardamon. The finish lingers as the tannins assert to complete the package. (2495 views) | | | Tasted by BentonWine on 7/16/2017: Assume we drank as missing (2684 views) | | | Tasted by chelidon on 6/18/2017 & rated 88 points: More fruit than structure, but drinking very well, perhaps at peak. Drink now, very pleasant and enjoyable mid-week wine. (2647 views) | | | Tasted by cobystilp on 12/11/2016 & rated 88 points: Just OK for what I hoped for. I've had some bottles in the past that were quite exceptional from a QPR standpoint. No depth or complexity. It is always worth the test. (2952 views) | | | Tasted by VinnieVeritas on 12/9/2016 & rated 90 points: Lovely forward nose of black berry coulis and a hint of tobacco. Firm on the palate, showing more of the blackberries and a bit of black olive. Lingering finish -- felt like a fine cocoa powder coating. A very good wine. (2088 views) | | | Tasted by winewitch59 on 5/26/2016 & rated 91 points: This was extraordinary! Loved every sip. Big, rich and paired perfectly with steak. Unfortunately, we could not find another bottle in this vintage. (876 views) | | | Tasted by JustinTI on 4/19/2016 & rated 90 points: Good value. Drinks above its price point. (1405 views) | | | Tasted by patsox on 8/19/2014 & rated 85 points: Not quite where it was 2 1/2 years ago, but still enjoyable. (3901 views) | | | Tasted by whknight on 8/1/2014: Great aroma and texture smooch finish (2913 views) | | | Tasted by pavinee.paulsness@gmail.com on 4/7/2014 & rated 90 points: Agree with previous review except when he said it is about time to drink, it is full on ready. Tremendous improvement from a year ago. Drinks far above price. (4089 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 4/6/2014 & rated 89 points: This bottle the wine has opened up greatly. Lots of sweet mocha on the front with a bit of green pepper and vanilla. The finish is dry with underlying fruit, but a great long medium and dry black tea tannin.
Its just about time to seriously start to consume this wine. (3986 views) | | | Tasted by jset22 on 2/25/2014 & rated 88 points: Great QPR (3965 views) | | | Tasted by eniskonuk on 1/22/2014 & rated 88 points: - Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of blackberry, vanilla and diacetyl (butter) with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish. (2662 views) | | | Tasted by EdKz@comcast.net on 10/7/2013 & rated 84 points: Garnet, Medium Legs, Muted Fruit bouquet, Notes of Cedar (2968 views) | | | Tasted by VinZen on 9/29/2013 & rated 89 points: Blackberry nose, licorice and cherry in the mouth. Smoky sweet finish. A very satisfying wine for the price. Will recommend and buy again. (2636 views) | | | Tasted by jayrod on 9/20/2013 & rated 90 points: This wine does nothing to disappoint. Wonderful from start to finish with well integrated tannins and a very smooth finish. Lovely cabernet, sorry that this is my last. (2498 views) | | | Tasted by jayrod on 7/27/2013 & rated 90 points: Lovely wine with fruit forward bouquet and this followed through from the first sip to the last. I found this wine to inviting by itself or accompanying food. I would drink up as I believe this is in a good place and will only decline from here. (3069 views) | | | Tasted by eniskonuk on 7/20/2013 & rated 90 points: - Garnet color. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of chocolate, diacetyl (butter) and black pepper with a medium/full body. Narrow texture with a long finish. (2952 views) | | | Tasted by CPA_SLP on 6/28/2013 & rated 89 points: Nose- Berries and slight hint of chocolate
Taste- Cherries and light oak with some tannins on finish (2692 views) | | | Tasted by Timbo63 on 6/19/2013: - Garnet color. (2701 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 5/12/2013 & rated 86 points: The wine is well balanced and shows mostly the dark berry fruits along with smooth and medium tannin. Oak is there but hidden in the backgound. Tasted with CC Two Vines and CC Grand Estates -- all three are very different in style (2916 views) | | | Tasted by jfokto on 4/3/2013 & rated 85 points: Tasted great
The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Black currant (cassis). It tastes like Black currant (cassis). The body is Medium. The wine has Bright texture. The wine finishes Medium. (2847 views) | | | Tasted by TBA on 3/29/2013 & rated 85 points: This time started the same, soft jammy rubbery plum fruit, but never tightened up with air. Good, not flawed, but not interesting either. A generic profile and more like a yellow tail shiraz than what I think if for a cabernet sauvignon. I'll pass on this next time. (2861 views) | | | Tasted by Halfeel on 3/24/2013 & rated 89 points: Perfect inexpensive weekday burger wine. (2648 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (8/16/2012)
(Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (3/14/2012)
(Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (3/29/2012)
(Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills) A moderately aromatic wine with dust, mocha, cherry cola, and dark cherries. The palate is full of chocolate and cherry flavors with chalky tannins and a tart, slightly attenuated finish. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Syrah, and 2% Malbec. Aged 18 months in French oak (40% new). 14.5% alcohol. Recommended *** points |
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| Columbia Crest 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.Horse Heaven Hills About AVA (Wikipedia) |
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