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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2013 (based on 16 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.4 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 62 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Bluecollar on 5/10/2013 & rated 88 points: Still delicious. Soft and round with enough backbone to stay interesting. Didn't stand up to food too well and probably best all by itself or with hard cheeses. (4995 views) | | | Tasted by Bluecollar on 12/7/2012 & rated 86 points: A little flabby and starts off a little soft and fruity. Then the acidity picks up a bit and carries it nicely to a short finish. Drinks way better than expected. (5572 views) | | | Tasted by Sid_Mac on 12/1/2012: NOTE: 12/01/12: (Long story short) Via an email from Columbia Crest, Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red has been discontinued. If you like it and find it, buy some extra. (5541 views) | | | Tasted by Sid_Mac on 11/29/2012 & rated 88 points: Great QPR weekday wine. Soft and pleasant, tasty. Good price. (5519 views) | | | Tasted by Bluecollar on 8/31/2012 & rated 87 points: A bit flabby at first, but it leans out with a little time. Soft and plump with lots of fruit. (6283 views) | | | Tasted by DaddyNeedsPow on 8/6/2012 & rated 88 points: Absolutely serviceable. More structured than the two vines syrah. (2980 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 5/9/2012 & rated 86 points: This 2008 red blend from Washington state continues to feature decent nose, fruit, structure, and finish for a modest price (less than $5.50). We'll continue to buy it happily at this price. (2458 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 4/25/2012 & rated 85 points: We got this on sale for less than $5.00. At this price, it's a cost effective, mid-week quaffer offering decent fruit and finish. We'll buy more when it's on sale. (2420 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 4/15/2012: Debbie sipped this over several evenigs...not tasting notes recorded. (2484 views) | | | Tasted by BSpdx on 4/11/2012 & rated 88 points: As good as always. (2437 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 3/9/2012: Friday evening quaffer...no notes recorded. (2369 views) | | | Tasted by valecnik on 2/29/2012 & rated 86 points: Tastes pretty much exactly like every other red Two Vines bottling I've ever had -- which is not a bad thing. This budget line can always be counted on to deliver ripe berry fruit, smooth mouthfeel, and reasonable acidity. Never great but never offensive, you can't really go wrong for these in the sub-$10 category. And you could do a lot worse. (2197 views) | | | Tasted by Tim221 on 2/27/2012 & rated 83 points: Fairly tasty, but not exceptional. At $8 a bottle a fine value, but not something you'd break out with friends or the Mother In Law (unless you weren't interested with impressing her). Reasonable nose, decent mouthfeel, but uninspiring. (2153 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 2/27/2012: No notes recorded. (2333 views) | | | Tasted by Coleman on 2/18/2012 & rated 87 points: I get a lot of funk on the nose (is it barnyard/Brett?). However, the palate is nice, with some jazzy blackberry and spice. Nice qpr. (2157 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 1/30/2012 & rated 85 points: This 2008 Washington state red blend features decent fruit, modest backbone, and a finish with no off-notes. While it's not as good as the 2007 blend, it's still provides good QPR. (2222 views) | | | Tasted by Mike Kopanski on 1/29/2012 & rated 88 points: A kitchen sink blend of Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Grenache, and Mouvedre, with typical Washington state sun drenched fruit intensity, that really delivers. Not particularly layered and complex, but still easily structured enough, especially at $9 to get scored in the high 80's. Dark magenta color. The nose is a not overwhelming, but still very adequate expression of typical Cabernet Franc graphite/lead pencil. Sangiovese black cherry, and Grenache earthiness. The fruit is just barely intense, actually a little too rounded, but still significan, black cherry, red raspberry, blackberry, and even some plum. There is some brown spice earthiness. The oak probably does not come from barrels, but it seems to work. Nice mouth feel, possibly a little light on the mid palate. Has some of that mocha flavor with black cherry on the finish. Very respectable. (2254 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 1/18/2012 & rated 87 points: Great QPR results from good fruit, some structure, and decent finish for a sub-$6.00 red blend. This wine is one of our favorite mid-week quaffers. Not too expensive, not too pretentious. (2404 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 12/21/2011 & rated 84 points: We enjoyed this bottle of the 2008 red blend less than previous bottles of this vintage and much less than the 2007 vintage. Even so, it delivered decent QPR for a sub $5.50 wine, just not the level previously described. We'll continue to monitor quality. (2627 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 12/7/2011 & rated 86 points: We don't like this 2008 red blend as well as the 2007 offering (the blend was changed), but it still delivers very good QPR. It features nice fruit with modest structure and decent finish given the price (sub $5.50 these days). (2623 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 11/21/2011 & rated 87 points: Paired well with pizza. This Washington state red blend is a great mid-week quaffer. We'll continue to buy it when it's discounted. Not much structure, but very nice fruit and decent finish. Great for the price (under $6.00). (2713 views) | | | Tasted by sipnwine on 11/17/2011 & rated 89 points: When I first opened this wine it had a very pungent, earthy, dirt like aroma. Not appealing at all. However upon tasting it was pleasant, though had a slight after taste to match it's aroma. I let it sit and after an hour the aroma was nice and the flavor enjoyable. I finished the bottle the next night and the first sip was silky smooth. It benefits from some breathing time, next bottle I'll give a minimum of an hour, if not two. It's perhaps the best wine I've had at this price point. I'll purchase more. The 89 I'm giving it is largely based on it's price point. (2778 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 10/24/2011 & rated 86 points: No tasting notes recorded. (2846 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 10/3/2011 & rated 87 points: This 2008 red blend is one of our favorite mid-week quaffers and paires well with pizza. It delivers good fruit up front followed by modest structure and finish. While it's not one of those knock your socks off surprises, it 'svery pleasant and offers great QPR. (2855 views) | | | Tasted by boldntannic on 9/28/2011 & rated 87 points: This remains one of our favorite sub-$6.00 red blends and delivers great QPR. It offers goood fruit on the nose and upon entry. It lacks structure and finish, but one can't expect the whole package at this price point. (2839 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Columbia Crest 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 RimmermanWashingtonRattlesnake Hills |
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