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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2024 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 58 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by elevwine on 12/28/2023 & rated 93 points: Velvety, intense dark fruited blend. Friends strongly preferred this over slightly older Quilceda Creek red blend. Incredible value. May be at its peak. (175 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 10/16/2023 & rated 89 points: Dark cloudy red color. Minimal red fruit aromas. Full red with chewy but pleasant finish. Good value. (263 views) | | | Tasted by MostlyFrance on 12/25/2022: Too much oak the first 60 minutes for me. But ok afterwards. (528 views) | | | Tasted by robmillis on 9/25/2022 & rated 91 points: Smooth, fulfilling, very versatile. Incredible QPR.
Like berry-soaked leather-tobacco velour robe for the tongue. Pop and pour, first night is best. (663 views) | | | Tasted by elevwine on 3/6/2022 & rated 91 points: Nice combination of grace and ooomph from a Bdx blend. Takes its time opening but then rewards with mocha and cherry base. A bit of acid bite on opening. (1069 views) | | | Tasted by pyrat40 on 2/5/2022 & rated 90 points: Excellent QPR. Very tasty Bordeaux style blend from Washington State. Medium body, cherry fruit on nose and palate. I did not get the green streak some have mentioned. Will buy more if it comes up on Garagiste again. (1076 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 11/23/2021 & rated 89 points: Dark red and viscus in the glass. Musty cellar aromas. Mid weight with fruity but earthy cherry flavors. Fine tannins on a lengthy finish. (1146 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 10/24/2021: Strong green streak suggesting substantial pyrazines, with cherry cola and vanilla oak, fine tannins. Consistent with previous notes, though more harmonious than previous bottles. Not my favorite. (1103 views) | | | Tasted by Fuz98112 on 8/9/2021 & rated 91 points: Amazing with marinara tagliatelle. Shame on me for only buying one bottle. (1207 views) | | | Tasted by swoodworth on 8/7/2021 & rated 91 points: Merlot dominated with all 5 Bordeaux grapes. Chocolate covered dark cherries. Delicious with nice tannins. (995 views) | | | Tasted by bcolbath on 5/21/2021 & rated 90 points: A very nice Washington blend. Nice color, nose and body. A great value. (1125 views) | | | Tasted by wagonwine on 3/27/2021 & rated 90 points: Qpr is solid. Hint of pyrazine shows it's place and varieties. Balanced palate that highlights WA with a lack of sap/RS often found in CA reds. While not a showstopper, the wine punches above its class, especially at Garagiste closeout. (1245 views) | | | Tasted by davidspieker on 5/12/2020 & rated 90 points: Mature dark red color. Musty cherry aromas. Ripe and juicy red and blue fruit flavors with some citrus and licorice on a lengthy finish. (1907 views) | | | Tasted by bradleymichaelharris@gmail.com on 4/27/2020 & rated 92 points: Fantastic Bordeaux blend from waters. Really an enjoyable full bodied wine for a steal (1764 views) | | | Tasted by Jmac56 on 4/15/2020 & rated 91 points: Modest fruity nose. Medium full bodied wine with nice ce acid, tannin and fruit. Relatively well balanced. Very enjoyable. (1736 views) | | | Tasted by jayw on 3/27/2020: Another bottle with a bitter green streak.
Edit: Much better on day 2. Probably just needs more time. (1699 views) | | | Tasted by Epic Tale on 3/26/2020 & rated 90 points: (opened yesterday) - color: medium-dark purple; nose: oak and light cherry; taste: medium-bodied mouthfeel, round, polished red fruit taste with a tiny hint of sweetness, medium-length finish with notes of cola and dark chocolate, light tannins; overall: very delicious, New World personality, easy to drink, drinking well as of March 2020, decent QPR ($15.50 via Garagiste)...wish I'd bought more than two bottles. (1632 views) | | | Tasted by JimEaton on 3/15/2020 & rated 91 points: Cab dominates the nose. Lots of fruit on the pallet. Subtle tannins. I always order these when they show up on Garagiste. (1156 views) | | | Tasted by Portland Seth on 1/30/2020: Went down like candy, no reason to hold. Yum! (1305 views) | | | Tasted by winepog on 1/10/2020 & rated 91 points: Solid bdx blend. (1307 views) | | | Tasted by mkates2000 on 12/30/2019 & rated 88 points: A bit green for my taste. Slightly ruggid with some blackberry and bark (1300 views) | | | Tasted by Jmac56 on 12/12/2019 & rated 90 points: Well rounded, nice fruit medium full body- a lovely wine. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by MBusk on 12/8/2019 & rated 91 points: Rich, forward, and acidic, this hits the palate with smooth, oak-tinged berry fruit, solid mid-palate density, and a long finish. The lingering impression is of dark chocolate and raspberry ganache. (1535 views) | | | Tasted by Doc90 on 12/2/2019 & rated 88 points: Distinct nose of maraschino cherries and eucalyptus. A bit of EtOH. Punches strong up front. Cherry palate, taut. Spicy and fun though, and ready to drink now. (1462 views) | | | Tasted by stbraunt on 11/24/2019 & rated 91 points: A really nice blend. Not too sweet... mild fruit flavor. Really easy drinking. (1749 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Waters Producer website
Waters Winery is a boutique winery located in Walla Walla, a quaint community in Southeastern Washington with a rich history and fertile lands. Now boasting over 100 wineries, world-class vineyards and some of the top restaurants in the Pacific Northwest, Walla Walla has become a popular destination for wine and culinary enthusiasts.
Waters was founded in 2005 based on our indelible belief that the Walla Walla Valley terroir is capable of producing some of the best wines in the world. Our winemaking approach is influenced by our preference for distinct, "old world" wines that express the “time and place” of their origin. We are inspired by wine’s influence on various cultures throughout history, and the experiences around great food and relationship. We are intentional about making wines that carry on these traditions.Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.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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