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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 140 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Fourpin on 4/13/2024 & rated 90 points: Still very deep red for a 17 year old wine.
Wonderful nose. A bit of funk from the rocks. Also tilled earth and deep dark fruit.
Taste is a very balanced tannin with fresh dark fruit flavors. Drank it on its own but would have gone great with grilled red meat. (47 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 6/19/2022 & rated 91 points: A bit better than the previous one. Pretty solid and dense, though the sweetness was a bit grainy and pronounced. Felt surprisingly young and fresh for such a relatively old cab. 91+pts. (1036 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 12/18/2021 & rated 91 points: Similar to previous notes. Makes the '07 vintage feel quite over-rated. This is reasonably solid at about $30 plus tax, but there is congestion there, and the age is not apparent. Not something to seek out really - I think I preferred some of the other older vintages around this time like '08, '06 or '09 where the age and secondary notes were more apparent. (1295 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 8/26/2021 & rated 91 points: Reasonably solid, a bit chalky and congested. You would not know it's 14 years old - feels a lot younger, and not fading at all. May benefit from even more age really. Good for the price of $30+tax, but nothing special. (1565 views) | | | Tasted by MK9786 on 6/17/2021 & rated 93 points: Doesn’t feel like it’s 14 years old! Outstanding wine with a hint of round sweetness and good depth. (1371 views) | | | Tasted by John McCabe on 5/31/2021 & rated 92 points: Similar to previous notes. I picked up these on sale for $30 plus tax. This is definitely more open and complete vs. the ones I had in '16 and '13. Might get more of this. (1677 views) | | | Tasted by kanab ram on 2/16/2021: Popped and poured. Incredible depth and finish. Seamless. Forgot to vacuum seal the bottle overnight and was even better on night two. Paired great with a Flannery steak. (1224 views) | | | Tasted by Richard123 on 4/4/2020 & rated 91 points: Drinking very well now... Just needed 10+ years, I guess! (1271 views) | | | Tasted by jcj on 3/9/2020: Beautiful wine...big fan of Syrah/Cab blend. Plenty of life left but I would not expect much improvement with more cellaring. (1136 views) | | | Tasted by guitarguy on 8/14/2019 & rated 90 points: Juicy, peppery, blueberry with a pleasantly pepper and tannin bite in the finish. This should probably be kept on a short leash. (1274 views) | | | Tasted by Kyle83 on 7/8/2019 & rated 92 points: Great - wish I had another, seems like it's got a lot of life left (1235 views) | | | Tasted by cwiebe on 5/20/2019 & rated 92 points: A powerhouse of strawberries and some bing cherry. Well integrated with waves of flavor supported by some minerality. A lot of years were left in this bottle, very vibrant. (1232 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 12/28/2018 & rated 92 points: Fully mature and full bodied. Medium plus aromas and flavors reflecting the smokiness and sweet licorice of Syrah and the dark berries, cherries, plums, and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon. Acidity and tannin still present and may support another 1-2 years of good drinking. Solid finish. (1178 views) | | | Tasted by guitarguy on 10/7/2018 & rated 91 points: In great contrast to the Seven Hills ‘07 Pentad I had earlier this week. This was a big mouthful of ripe, raspberry fruit, oak, pepper and seemed quite youthful. The SH was quite a bit more restrained, felt more
mature. Nose was smoky, earthy, ripe raspberry and quite lifted. (1341 views) | | | Tasted by juneau bob on 8/20/2018: A bit fruity but still drinking nicely. (1284 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 7/28/2018 & rated 89 points: Black berries, cassis, black pepper and dark chocolate with good+ overall balance. Good weight and length. (1929 views) | | | Tasted by winoma on 4/15/2018 & rated 90 points: lovely balance. fruit forward with dark flavors of blackberry and currants. Drinks like a much younger wine. My last bottle but has time to go. High alcohol but nice. Garagiste Mystery wine #60 (1596 views) | | | Tasted by guitarguy on 3/22/2018 & rated 90 points: This showed excellent pepper and zip, smoke and raspberry with a deep underbrush element in the nose. It finished with a lengthy, peppery bite that also showed a bit of tannic grit and grip. (1467 views) | | | Tasted by LXVETTE on 2/12/2018 & rated 92 points: Excellent aged well, fruit, md tannins clean finish (1441 views) | | | Tasted by Quarked on 12/22/2017 & rated 93 points: Great over two nights (essentially unchanged the second night). Immediately recognizable as a WA wine from the first sniff, the palate was sandalwood, dark fruits, lots of dark chocolate, some cassis. I used to love syrah-cab blends from Australia, but now I find too many to be disjointed and hot. This was the opposite: beautifully balanced, smooth and lovely. Will probably hits its peak in 5+ more years. (1403 views) | | | Tasted by Ralphie1 on 9/1/2017 & rated 92 points: Really nice! (1591 views) | | | Tasted by krhaugh on 5/6/2017 & rated 92 points: Decanted about 2 hours. Very smooth. The Syrah evens out the Cab but this is a big, hearty wine. Paired with some large, grilled rib eyes. Wine held its own. Delicious. Drinking very nicely right now. Wish I had a few more. (1824 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 4/21/2017 & rated 91 points: Opened and let sit for a bit. Still got a lot going on for a 10 year old WA wine. (1786 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 12/4/2016 & rated 92 points: Beautiful. Popped and poured. Delicious (2320 views) | | | Tasted by enjoyvino on 9/12/2016 & rated 93 points: Drank my last one. Short decant and drank over 2 hours. This wine is peaking out and is just great to drink. Subtle nose of black cherry and floral or violet notes. The palate has a very nice complexity to it that just makes this wine very interesting to drink. Very well integrated fruit, no edge, mouthcoating with a medium to long finish. Would like have a few more bottes. Should drink well for another year or so. (2459 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Buty 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.Horse Heaven Hills About AVA (Wikipedia) |
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