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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 11 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SkeBum on 11/29/2020 & rated 78 points: Opened wine tasted, not drinkable. decanted for 3 hrs not drinkable. Gassed it and left it over night, next day undrinkable. Wine wasn’t corked or anything, it was just a mess of alcohol on the nose with maybe some leather and fruit. Palate was griping tannins with a high alcohol and sugar after taste.
Will stick to France or higher end wineries with proven track records for my Bdx blends. Wine ended up down the sink. (207 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 5/18/2017 & rated 91 points: Tasted in a horizontal with the three other Tamarack reserves from 2007 (Sagemoor, Seven Hills, DuBruhl, and Ciel du Cheval). Great wine that has aged well. Candied red cherry and leather nuances. Well integrated tannins. Very long finish. (597 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 2/13/2016: This started out with great promise. The glass quickly filled with crème de cassis, violets, and dry herbs. On the palate, this had a latent tannic grip along with cassis, smoke, and black fruits. The finish on this is pretty clipped.
After about 90 minutes this really started to unravel with the aromas turning into menthol, and the tannins overshadowing the fruit that had started to fade.
When I want a Bordeaux blend in the future I will stick with a Bordeaux wine. (984 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 1/8/2016 & rated 87 points: Opened and there was significant sediment around the cork. This is my second 2007 Tamarack in the last few weeks. I continue to be disappointed by the wine, particularly in light of the cost. On the nose this offers up creme de cassis and smoke. On the palate this has black currant and smoke and not much else. A short finish with limited complexity.
I have a cellar with Bordeaux at half the cost of this wine that is far more complex.
Drinking my remaining Tamarack wines to clear the cellar to make space for other options. (986 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 9/27/2015 & rated 87 points: Consistent with a bottle opened in early July, but the consistency is where the conversation ends.
This really needs to be consumed the same day it is opened. The wine does not hold up well a second day.
I don't see this going much past 2016. I have two bottles left and although this is a Bordeaux blend, it does not match up to the cellar full of Bordeaux that we own. (1104 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 7/7/2015 & rated 88 points: Very dark ink color on opening. Lots of sediment with a firm tannic spine. Plenty of cassis and a bit of tobacco on the nose. The palate has a bitter dark roasted coffee, modest tobacco notes, and plentiful black currant and cassis. This is a bit flabby overall. Wish there was more of a finish to this. Day 1 score - 88
Day 2 - This did not hold up well at all in the refrigerator. Quite astringent on the palate. Day 2 score - 82
Drink by 2017. (1045 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 11/9/2014 & rated 94 points: Dark fruit, Creme de Cassis, and Chocolate. Drinking beautifully right now. (927 views) | | | Tasted by Humpymac on 8/21/2012 & rated 91 points: Drinks nice right now, has a few more years (1601 views) |
| Tamarack Cellars Producer website2007 Tamarack Cellars Reserve Sagemoor VineyardA blend of 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, the remainder evenly split between Merlot and Cab Franc, this is a beauty, offering a nose of cherry and dried strawberry fruit swaddled by nutty pecan barrel notes and wisps of smoke. The palate is a terrific mix of earth and fruit, throwing enough sediment to underscore that this wine is now almost seven years past vintage. It’s in a charming spot texturally, the tannins present and hefty but softening nicely. A wonderful rendition of this bottling from the old-vine material at Sagemoor, and from a vintage widely considered the best of the past decade.
This was one of few bottles to receive a strong score from David Schildknecht during his brief tenure covering Washington for Wine Advocate (a 93pt review from Schildknecht is a strong review indeed): Wine Advocate (David Schildknecht): “Lightly-cooked dark cherry and cassis, licorice, sealing wax, and what turned out to be, for this winery, a relatively rare impression of caramelized, maple syrup-like resin from oak scent the Tamarack 2007 Sagemoor Vineyard Reserve, then persist on a rich, polished and expansive palate that preserves more than enough primary juiciness to – along with subtle salinity – call forth salivation and the near-compulsive urge to take another sip. This seamless beauty – its Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 28% each Merlot and Cabernet Franc – ought to merit following for at least 6-8 years. 93pts.”
Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (36% each), rounded out with Cabernet Franc, this is a classic example of a Red Mountain stalwart. If the Sagemoor bottle is more about soil, this Ciel is more about overt minerality, its iron minerals mixing with black cherry fruit and dried redcurrant. In the mouth, the complexity ramps up further, adding citrus pith bitters and leafy notes. Autumnal, crepuscular, this presents terrific grip and chew on a back-end that lingers on and on. For lovers of the grace and elegance of Ciel du Cheval, this cannot be missed.
Wine & Spirits (Patrick Comiskey): “Like a chunk of German rye, this blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and franc has an exotic savory note to complement black cherry and plum scents. A wine of uncanny depth, its flavors are classic Ciel du Cheval—generous black plum, blueberry and a hint of evergreen. The firm, rich tannins and violet-scented floral note on the finish give an elegant, lasting impression. 94pts.”Red Blend.Reserve The Wine News | Wine Country This Week | Wine Lover's PageUSAAmerican 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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