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| Drinking window: Drink between 2020 and 2024 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 4/24/2024 & rated 89 points: This bottle showed very similar to our previous bottle some 3 months ago with the exception that the lemon/lime citrus was a bit more present, and the sweetness (RS) was a bit more muted. Is this a sign to drink up?! (52 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 1/10/2024 & rated 90 points: Slo-oxed for 15 minutes, chilled. Aromas of citrus - orange and lemon - and minerality. The palate yielded some green apple, peach, lemon/lime, orange and minerality. Only very slightly off dry (a Kabinett style). The acidity was juicy and relatively balancing. Should continue to hold. (236 views) | | | Tasted by eduardo.quirarte@yahoo.com on 3/5/2022: Sabor mineral y a manzana.. un poco dulce al principio y despues se seca al final (829 views) | | | Tasted by jesi1882@gmail.com on 1/8/2022 & rated 91 points: Apple, apricot, has that Riesling steaminess slight tropical notes
A bit broader and less concentrated than a model. Actually a lot less body. That lack of palate weight really makes a difference. The experience of the sweet flavors flowed by racy acidity of Riesling, just fall into a pit or off a cliff (725 views) | | | Tasted by shellylowen on 10/29/2021 & rated 90 points: Peach and lime, good body, good acidity and medium finish. (838 views) | | | Tasted by shellylowen on 10/16/2021 & rated 90 points: Peachy, great acidity, long finish. (815 views) | | | Tasted by ran.shoham on 5/29/2021 & rated 88 points: Had a dominant petrol taste after opening, masking most of the fruit.
After a couple of hours, it became decent, but not comparable to Mosel wines in the same price level. (1230 views) | | | Tasted by Clark W Griswold on 3/26/2021 & rated 91 points: Citrus fruit. Sweetness and acidity are well matched. Finish is very long. Zippy and refreshing. Excellent! On a great a sale right now through the winery. (742 views) | | | Tasted by RDB Wine on 3/14/2021 & rated 85 points: Gift from Mike & Livia. Fresh semisweet and hint of peac. Sparkling medium yellow. Fully body semisweet presentation hint of stone fruit and chalky finish. Similar to a chenin Blanc. 8.5/10. (712 views) | | | Tasted by afields on 12/24/2020: Had company so didn’t take detailed notes. Off dry, tart apple fruit, some breadiness. A little lower acid than a typical German or Austrian Riesling but the fruit isn’t all that much riper. Pretty simple. Solid but considering what you can get for $20 in German or Finger Lakes Riesling I probably won’t buy again, at least not often. ~5.5/10 (869 views) | | | Tasted by The Drunken Cyclist on 7/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Retail $18. I have been a fan of this wine pretty much since its inception. It is always tart, fruity, and just a tiny bit sweet, as is the case again with this vintage. Racy, vivacious, and just the right amount of softness around the edges, this is not only a favorite of mine, but also of my mother-in-law's (which scores me oodles of bonus points). While the sweet edge is perhaps not for all, this is a particularly wonderful interpretation of Riesling. thedrunkencyclist.com (1214 views) |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Producer websiteRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)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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