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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.1 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Bonjour Bob on 4/22/2024: Aged well beyond drink by dates (76 views) | | | Tasted by RDB Wine on 3/12/2020 flawed bottle: Removed from Bin South 9. 40% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah. Hint of spice on nose. Medium purple. Dry spice oak presentation sour middle and touch of raspberry on finish. Past prime. 4/10. (790 views) | | | Tasted by ruckbj on 3/30/2018 & rated 88 points: Good - but no longer improving with age. Will drink our final one this weekend. (1305 views) | | | Tasted by garambler on 4/12/2017 & rated 90 points: I had this with an Italian Wrap on 4/12/17. It had a rich, clean bouquet of floral, cherry, raspberry, cola, cinnamon, cardamon, pepper and spice aromas. The palate was rich, layered and dry with flavors of cherry, raspberry, mocha, cinnamon, cardamon, pepper and spice. (1612 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 11/21/2015 & rated 90 points: beautifully soft tannins, dark berries and a long finish (2479 views) | | | Tasted by W2WineGuy on 9/4/2015 & rated 90 points: nice, deep red, was a bit of a pop and pour, which was then a bit acidic in the beginning. Opened up over time, more fruit forward, cherries, more integrated. Either give it more time in bottle, or def needs air prior to drinking. Good, no question about that. (2521 views) | | | Tasted by goodvitis.com on 3/21/2015 & rated 90 points: Dark ruby red. Nose: red fruits, predominantly cherry and plum. Orange. Ash and pepper. Lavender. Bit of heat. Palate: fine grain tannin, high acidity. Medium viscosity. Red fruits, mainly raspberries. Blood orange. Pleasant sweetness, touch of black pepper. Rhubarb. Finish: acid carries the fruit, but ups the pepper which dominates. Overall and well made, solid wine, but with an uninspiring profile. Drinking well right now, hard to see this living large for more than another 2-3 years. (2298 views) | | | Tasted by forcumba on 12/8/2014: This happened to me at the tasting room too. Had a fantastic taste with very well integrated bright fruit and had a taste on a separate occasion that was off. Unfortunately, this purchased bottle was off. The wine was drinkable, but definitely not up to the high standard of this winery. (2068 views) | | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 10/29/2014 & rated 92 points: Served with lamb ragu. (1858 views) | | | Tasted by garambler on 10/19/2013 & rated 90 points: A friend and I had this at the winery on 10/19/13. It had bright, open bouquet of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, earth, smoked meat and spice aromas. The palate was deep and layered with flavors of cherry, raspberry, dirt, pepper and spice. (1860 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 8/17/2013 & rated 90 points: Incredible development since last tasting; Dark pale red in glass. Cloudberries and smoke on nose. Lightish body in mouth with multiple layers of smooth tannins and blackberries. Finish of pepper on side and back with a hint of bitterness (N confirmed that this is the blood-orange referred to in the house tasting notes (1818 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 5/25/2013 & rated 88 points: Light garnet. Nose of red fruit and forest. Medium viscosity, mid-length finish with grenache dominating (1509 views) |
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DRINK NOW OR DRINK LATER?
by Chris Upchurch, Executive Winemaker/Vineyard Manager, Owner/Partner
By far, most questions asked of me always have something to do with the age ability of our wines. We offer the vintage chart below for this very reason, for all the red wines we have ever released. Please note that all of our wines are classically structured and designed to age well. I believe they will all see their tenth birthday and beyond in good health, and I include the white wines as well. Our white wines are not included in the chart because they are at "Drink" status at release. Aging does not make them more drinkable, yet there are interesting characteristics that can only develop in time, especially in the Chaleur Estate Blanc.
Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. 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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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