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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.1 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Motz on 1/19/2014 & rated 87 points: Nicely done. On the oaky side. Standard WA in all regards, perhaps a bit over priced. (2992 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 9/21/2013: A tad ripe but overall, a solid QPR. Held strong into day three! (2901 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 4/11/2013 & rated 87 points: Of the four botles I've had, this would rank 2nd and notably consistent with the 1st and 3rd; skirting the bright fruit but with nice balance. Most notable is that this value wine garners contemplation. Now, 4 of 7 bottles in, it's worthy of a "highly recommended". (3213 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 3/7/2013 & rated 86 points: This bottle quite literally split the difference. Not a hint of over-ripe simplicity from my last bottle and though it had structure, it lacked the complexity and intrigue of my first. An acceptable compromise/median. (3227 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 1/28/2013: (Comment: much more fruit forward - nearly off-dry - than the first bottle. Likewise, that zingy acidity is missing. In reading the reviews, I'm prep'd for some significant bottle variation. This bottle probably an 84 but I'll refrain from rating until I've made it through a couple more.) (3542 views) | | | Tasted by Dcristman on 1/24/2013 & rated 90 points: Jammy and fruity. Good to start but heavy on the palate by the end. I'd try another bottle ... (1909 views) | | | Tasted by golfwine on 1/9/2013 & rated 89 points: Right out of the gate, I'm totally diggin' this wine! Super zingy acidity and bright, chunky fruit - both elevated but in balance. A perfect example of what I mean when I say that if your gonna' drink cheap (read: inexpensive), be it a wine of intrigue. This certainly fits that bill. Available for little more than a sawbuck, you'd be hard pressed to find anything that can match this QPR here in California. Deep ruby-purple. Aromas of damp earth and pencil shavings, with coffee nuances. The entry is all blue-black fruits - wild Blackberries; with the coffee profile continuing on. Normally red blends such as these are but bastardized afterthoughts. Not this one. I get the impression that some real thought was put into it. Malbec and Cab Franc are usually but minute subplots (pun intended) with Syrah playing a major supporting role. On the contrary, the latter is reduced to but 8% and the other two combine to comprise a full 21%. Zin is controlled nicely @ 2% with the 1% Grenache certainly adding to the fresh acidity. 14% Merlot is the great equalizer. Nearly an hour in, it's all settling down and growing slightly more simple...but hey!..a pop & pour quaffer, shared amongst friends would never last an hour. Highly recommended.
(3hrs later, the simple turned to perfectly integrated. This is a very solid wine! - an extra point deserved.) (1689 views) | | | Tasted by VinoHunter on 1/2/2013 & rated 86 points: Good stuff for 13 bones! (1457 views) | | | Tasted by Giacomo on 12/18/2012 & rated 84 points: 14.8% alcohol = jammy, over extracted , if you like that kind of wine you will like this, it is well made. (1476 views) | | | Tasted by vinoKillian on 11/26/2012 & rated 89 points: Nice nose, a bit young but good with steak. (1454 views) | | | Tasted by Giacomo on 11/25/2012 & rated 88 points: Nice nose , nice fruit . Could have more acidity for better balance, finish on the short side, nice mid range wine (1368 views) | | | Tasted by bjamesclark on 11/16/2012 & rated 88 points: This deep red has aromas all over the place, something new with every sniff. After allowing to breathe this bottle presents itself with aromas of black pepper, raspberry, cassis, spices, plum, sage, wood, and hints of earth and rock.
The palate is lively with bright acidity and ripe tannins, adding to good grip of this wine. Dry and medium-plus body with flavors of currant, cedar, plum, dark cherry, sage, black pepper and spice. The finish is moderate and slightly hot reinforcing the currant, sage and woody pepper notes.
54% Cab. Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, 14% Merlot, 8% Syrah, 6% Cab Franc, 2% Zinfandel, 1% Grenache. (1467 views) | | | Tasted by EducatedDrunk on 11/3/2012 & rated 81 points: About as subtle as a brick through your windscreen. Lots of fruit, no refinement, Wouldn't buy again (1497 views) | | | Tasted by Batts on 10/27/2012 & rated 85 points: Reminds me of a Bloody Mary: V8 and pepper. (1486 views) | | | Tasted by MIRick on 8/19/2012 & rated 88 points: wine seems to young, big acid finish (almost harsh), but also great fruit. Much different than what we tasted @ Bookwalters. Would probably improve with air time, but a late night dinner. (1767 views) | | | Tasted by Skully on 8/2/2012 & rated 89 points: Wow, this wine tasted surprisingly much better at home than it did in the tasting room a few months back. Big bold red with lots of fruit up front with spices that come up in the mid palate that blend together for a very pleasant lingering finish (1762 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| J. Bookwalter Producer websiteRed Blend.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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