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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2011 (based on 6 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 45 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by lkelley92 on 7/12/2015 & rated 82 points: Medium bodied, bright fruits (2195 views) | | | Tasted by brown57 on 4/30/2015 & rated 90 points: Found some dusty bottles of this hidden in the back of our local liquor store. I'm pleased to report that this 2007 Tamarack blend is still drinking quite well. Still showing quite a bit of fruit, predominantly black and red berries.
Despite the fact that this wine is blended from several grapes, the Syrah really shines through and provides a touch of earthiness, which prevents it from being a fruit bomb. A great WA blend for < $20. Buy more. (2213 views) | | | Tasted by John Wine on 6/2/2013 & rated 89 points: Blackberry, and plum...chewy with a spicy finish. Paired nice with bacon wrapped filet, with horseradish sauce. Aged nicely...though it is fairly close to end of it's shelve life. Very nice wine. (3197 views) | | | Tasted by johnthomason on 7/9/2012 & rated 86 points: Drank right out of the bottle. This is a big wine with a heavy fruit taste and a spicy bite. Finish indicates that the 2007 might be nearing the end of it's life. (4099 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 7/27/2011 & rated 90 points: Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberries, cherries, baking spice, dried herbs, raspberry, plum, licorice, vanilla, dark chocolate, and a bit of black pepper on the very open and inviting nose. Medium body with soft, ripe, tannins and decent acidity. Ripe and flavorful on the palate where the fruit shines. A bit soft but very tasty. The finish is a touch short and lacks a bit of zip, probably because of the low acidity. Very tasty, but not one to keep in the cellar, drink over the next year or two. (4943 views) | | | Tasted by pdederichs on 4/18/2011 & rated 89 points: Lush fruits, well rounded with a bit of spice. Just as good the second, maybe better Enjoyed. Hope to try the 2008 as it was in the WS top 100. (3635 views) | | | Tasted by cbbrown3 on 2/9/2011 & rated 90 points: Medium to dark maroon color. Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, vanilla, licorice, pepper, and some baking spice on the nose. Medium body with soft, ripe tannins and decent acidity. Loads of rich, ripe fruit on the palate. A bit soft, but delicious. Not very complex, but tasty. I'm liking this a lot. Blend of 8 different grapes. (3720 views) | | | Tasted by Neve on 12/3/2010 & rated 88 points: Good fruit; smooth tannins; too much oak. Fun wine with Maggie and Derek. (3161 views) | | | Tasted by Myron on 10/8/2010 & rated 88 points: Lots o' fruit in this one but it goes down smooth and easy. Nice finish. Great wine to keep around. (3301 views) | | | Tasted by anonymoose12345 on 5/26/2010 & rated 88 points: Very, very fruit forward. Easy drinkin, pairs great with big foods. (3451 views) | | | Tasted by chanote44 on 4/25/2010 & rated 89 points: I really enjoyed this. Nice Washington blend with mild tannins and bright cherry friut. Not too complex but fun anyway. (3491 views) | | | Tasted by cadams on 4/22/2010 & rated 88 points: Very good wine. A nice balanced fruit bomb. To me it seemed very syrah driven which was a good thing in this case. This is a wine that can be had on it's own but would go well with BBQ. (3550 views) | | | Tasted by Skully on 3/12/2010 & rated 89 points: very nice bottle of wine, especially for his price point. Very lush, full bodied berry flavor with hint of pepper on the back end. Smooth tannins that go down way too easy with a nice finish. (3650 views) | | | Tasted by oropeza on 3/6/2010 & rated 78 points: Lovely nose - violets & raspberries are what I picked up. Stewed prunes in the mouth. Terrible. (3765 views) | | | Tasted by greenblanket on 2/17/2010: It's hard to comprehend all the love for this mutt wine. It may be reasonably drinkable but it has no character of it's own. And I could go on and on listing actual real wines that cost less. I'm just sayin'. (4132 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 2/12/2010 & rated 89 points: Consistent with previous notes. (3824 views) | | | Tasted by johnnyo on 2/7/2010 & rated 89 points: Very nice wine but talk about the kitchen sink! The eight varietals in this blend work remarkably well. Blackberry, red cherry, cedar smoke and pepper with nice finishing acidity. Very pleasant mouth feel and overall a well made wine. Paired great with various foods at Super Bowl party. Great QPR. (3953 views) | | | Tasted by BSpdx on 1/26/2010 & rated 89 points: Consistent with initial tasting note. Would recommend. (4007 views) | | | Tasted by rjhilgers@gmail.com on 1/21/2010 & rated 90 points: Raspberry, blackberry, mocha, smoke (from the carmenere...rare for a US wine) and pepper - it's lush, broad on the palate and well balanced, with a long, lingering finish. This is an incredible wine for the price (about $15) and if I can find any more, I'll pick up everything I can et my hands on.
And, the blend on this thing is crazy (see below) - makes me want to be there for that blending party...probably takes a week to figure it all out.
BLEND
- 31% Cabernet Sauvignon (15% Walla Walla Valley, 9% Columbia Valley, 4% Wahluke Slope, 3% Rattlesnake Hills
- 27% Syrah (17% Columbia Valley, ◦6% Horse Heaven Hills, 2% Wahluke Slope, 2% Walla Walla Valley)
- 16% Merlot (9% Walla Walla Valley, 4% Columbia Valley,2% Rattlesnake Hills, 1% Wahluke Slope
- 14% Cabernet Franc (◦8% Horse Heaven Hills, 3% Walla Walla Valley, 3% Wahluke Slope
- 7% Malbec (Columbia Valley)
- 3% Sangiovese (Columbia Valley)
- 1% Carmenere (Walla Walla Valley)
- 1% Petit Verdot (Walla Walla Valley & Columbia Valley) (4865 views) | | | Tasted by seattleguy on 1/1/2010 & rated 89 points: Licorice, strawberry, mushroom, spices. great value (4264 views) | | | Tasted by Kermadur on 12/12/2009 & rated 86 points: The wine was fairly tannic and a bit sharp at first. After about an hour opened, it mellowed out well. A nice blend, a fair value. (4549 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 12/9/2009 & rated 89 points: One of several excellent washington state blends in the under $20 range. Really good for the price, with black fruit, some oak, and a hint of chocolate. (4480 views) | | | Tasted by painaulevain on 11/16/2009: donated to church auction.got to try it...very good (4682 views) | | | Tasted by Mida on 11/14/2009 & rated 88 points: This is an excellent choice for the price. (4660 views) | | | Tasted by jtt300 on 10/23/2009 & rated 89 points: Nice Berries with a hint of spice (4889 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/14/2009)
(Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red) Berry, black fruit, blackberry nose; ripe berry, baked plum palate; medium-plus finish 88+ pts. 88 points |
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| Tamarack Cellars Producer websiteRed Blend.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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