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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 28 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by skifree on 3/31/2012 & rated 91 points: 87 first night (closed), 93 the second. Luscious black fruit paste on the nose, with glycerin, fruit, cigar box, and white pepper in the mouth the second night. Finish was sweet oak with a bitof hard tannins, or the score would have been higher. (4061 views) | | | Tasted by bmarshall on 4/5/2011 & rated 90 points: Found this wine to be in excellent shape. Dark ruby red color. Still plenty of fruit, but secondary flavors developing. Beautiful nose of black fruits, berries, cedar and some eucalyptus. Black and red fruits, minerals and fine grained tannins on the medium to full bodied palate. Just a touch of heat holds the score in check. Nice, lingering finish. (4713 views) | | | Tasted by stevemn on 1/30/2011 & rated 89 points: Dark fruit still showing nicely with nice struture. Nicely balanced with oak. (4747 views) | | | Tasted by rben_mvp on 2/19/2010 & rated 84 points: Still showing the tannins that are overpowering the fruit underneath. Just doesn't have the balance and air doesn't seem to be helping (5244 views) | | | Tasted by FLI on 1/12/2010 & rated 82 points: Tannic, without the fruit to match. (5204 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 12/7/2009 & rated 86 points: Lush, showy fruit, rose petals, blackberry and smoke. Supple, soft and easy to drink. (1619 views) | | | Tasted by snowine on 11/6/2009 & rated 79 points: Is is past its prime. The fruit has faded, but the tannins have not. Disappointing. Purchased it at the winery about 4 years ago and it was great. I missed the window. If you have any, drink up or dump! (2037 views) | | | Tasted by buddy22 on 12/24/2008 & rated 89 points: Glad we drank this now instead of waiting much longer. Overall impact has tapered off since the last bottle we drank in July of 2007. Probably missed the window in which it was in its prime. Drank Christmas Eve with Herb Crusted NY strip Loin, Asparagus, Chicken Liver Pate, Gorgonzola appetizer spread. Paired well with all, but just didnt move me like the first two bottles of this we drank. (2144 views) | | | Tasted by rjonas on 6/21/2008 & rated 85 points: Not nearly as tannic as it was a year ago... balanced, still needs about 20-30 minutes to really open up... (2543 views) | | | Tasted by offtwofish on 5/10/2008 & rated 89 points: fruir forward, very nice (2575 views) | | | Tasted by offtwofish on 4/20/2008 & rated 86 points: ready to drink, just a hint of tanin remaining. very good earthiness and blend of fruits. (2601 views) | | | Tasted by offtwofish on 1/1/2008: quote from Hedges wine site
'2002 Well structured, still developing. Hold.' (2704 views) | | | Tasted by rjonas on 11/21/2007 & rated 88 points: Took about 30-45 minutes to open up... floral nose, tannic... About what you'd expect from a Red Mountain wine... (2825 views) | | | Tasted by rjonas on 9/9/2007 & rated 85 points: Wow does this wine need some breathing time... First taste after opening was a tannic explosion... (Red Mountain soil is apparently very tannic) But, after giving it some air for about 30 minutes, it calmed down. The nose was somewhat muted but good flavor and a nice finish. (2858 views) | | | Tasted by bmarshall on 8/19/2007 & rated 87 points: Nice, unique red dominated by the Zinfandel... berries, some mint and oak on the nose and palate. Nice, lingering finish. (2884 views) | | | Tasted by buddy22 on 7/30/2007 & rated 93 points: This is a big, full bodied, luscious mama! Oaky and tannic. Dried fruit with peppery spice. Probably could lay down for a while longer. Down to my last bottle so I will sit on it. (2349 views) | | | Tasted by buddy22 on 5/19/2007 & rated 93 points: Wow. Loved everything about this one. Notes are fuzzy, but we have a couple more of this one and will make a point of getting some better notes next time. Big Big Big. Could probably use a lot more time to lay down. (2398 views) | | | Tasted by mstrickland on 7/28/2006: Tastes expensive and explosive. Bright with a nice acid that would accompany fatty meats like beef short ribs or a dijon coated rack of lamb. Big plum and cocoa flavors, with an oaky balanced finish. (2648 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 5/20/2006: Almost an eggplant purple color. Nice fruit nose. Big, dry, astringent finish. A nice wine, easily worth its price. (3448 views) | | | Tasted by plitton on 2/6/2006 & rated 83 points: Woody, earthy with a cinnamon finish. Not worthy of another purchase. (3917 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 2/25/2005 & rated 87 points: Medium red color - Lots of cab flavors even though it is a 50/50 blend. Cherry and cassis flavors complimented by an earthy, tobacco undertone. finish somewhat short. More oak than tannin. (3774 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Hedges Family Estate Producer websiteRed 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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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