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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by AlphaMikeFoxtrot on 2/4/2017 & rated 90 points: 100% Grenache from Columbia Valley. Ripe Strawberries, red currants, blueberries. Secondary notes of cinnamon, graphite, tar and a hint of oak. Really nice Grenache at peak drinkability. (419 views) | | | Tasted by goodvitis.com on 12/30/2016 & rated 88 points: Decanted two hours. Nose: has NW all over it with graphite, cherries, blackberries, smoke and tar. Orange citrus is really bright. Gorgeous nose. Palate: medium bodied with bright acidity and fine grain tannin. The palate is quite similar to the nose with graphite, flint, sweet hickory smoked meat, thyme and tar. Boysenberries come out as well. Too thin for the amount of acid which detracts from the complexity and depth of flavor. Has the acid to last a number of years but the thinness doesn't sell me on its ability to approve; it was probably better a few years ago. From a cold, difficult vintage but I've had plenty of wines that overcame 2010 much better than this one. (1206 views) | | | Tasted by oropeza on 8/8/2015 & rated 88 points: Bright black fruit with earth and slight pepper on the finish; Nicely balanced. (1601 views) | | | Tasted by ucbeau on 9/20/2013: Walks a fine line between bigger, heartier grenache and something with elegance and finesse. Lots of fruit and pepper on the nose at first, which then opens up to show more high toned red aromas. Raspberry and blackberries showed up for me. On the palate it's spicy and full of sweet red berry flavors, but that is countered by great acidity. Overall a really, really good bottle of wine worth every penny. (2115 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 1/11/2013: Portland CellarTracker offline (Sauvage et Fausse Piste Winery, Portland, Oregon): Replete with blackberry, white pepper and fresh stems. Juicy black-raspberry, a fraction of grape candy, verdant greens, ripe with plenty of purity and refined acidity. Soft and plush on the winding finish. A speck of heat detected initially, which blew off after revisiting later in the evening. (3153 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 12/9/2012 & rated 90 points: Picked up along with 8 other bottles when Jesse unveiled the new line up the other weekend and I've got to say, everything across the board was pretty outstanding... he's about as humble and nice of a guy as you can ever hope to meet too. This was our last bottle of the evening and it worked perfect to cap the night - big, rich dark fruits on all sides, some herbal notes and great acid.
Go to Sauvage in SE PDX, do it now. (1747 views) |
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Outlook Vineyard is located in the Rattlesnake Hills sub AVA of the Yakima Valley in Washington State. At the Edge of the foothills at 900 to 1100 feet above sea level and a South East aspect Outlook lies above the richer deeper soils caused by the Missoula floods. Basaltic Rock with windblown loess are the main soils found in the vineyard. Planted first in 1982 and the Viognier block planted in 1989 Outlook Vineyard is managed by Roger Davis For Owen Roe Winery.Grenache Varietal character (Appellation America) - Read more about GrenacheUSAAmerican 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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