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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.7 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ccrida on 6/9/2017: Rich and viscous, but had a dry short finish, cellared well, tight, dumb or done, not sure. (1000 views) | | | Tasted by colinthescot on 2/28/2015 & rated 91 points: Aged nicely, improved with decanting for 30-60 minutes. Consumed with organic grass-fed beef burger, brought out nice mild spiciness of wine. (1725 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 3/8/2014: Consistent with prior notes, opened up nicely over several hours. (2387 views) | | | Tasted by VinLancaster on 3/2/2013: This exceptionally well made syrah submits caramelized fennel, racy spiced plums, blackberry, smoked cherry and molasses scents. The palate offers unyielding density, complex red fruit, rehydrated cherries, sassafras and earthy depth. Finish is powerful, elegant and refined. Tight as a snare drum, this soft and silky syrah will yield many years of pleasure. (2150 views) | | | Tasted by dbcomposer on 1/13/2013 & rated 91 points: Brownish-purple, opaque, with slow, fat legs. Nose of buttered cinnamon rolls, grass, and alcohol. Palate of purple fruit, minerals, full-bodies with good acidity. Q92/D89 (2436 views) | | | Tasted by tahaus on 9/19/2012 & rated 85 points: Solid Syrah that needed an hour to decant. Not as big and bold or spicy as I would think this Syrah should be from Wahluke slope and it didn't last on the back palate very long, but had nice flavors of blackberry jam and subdued spice. (1552 views) | | | Tasted by Phil C on 8/15/2012 & rated 89 points: Wine really improved significantly after being open for a couple of hours. Great fruit and berry flavors and a bit smokey. (1044 views) | | | Tasted by nlassow on 10/20/2011: Pepper and dark fruit. Somewhat earthy. 3rd and final bottle of this. Would probably cellar well for a few more years but at under $20, this is tough to hold long term. (1799 views) | | | Tasted by nlassow on 7/29/2011: Tobacco leaf, cocoa on the nose. Quite good! (1813 views) | | | Tasted by klezman on 4/25/2011: Very nice. Initially dark fruit and pepper aromas mixed with a ton of earth/leather/tobacco. Started off with harsh tannins, but mellowed out after a bit. For a while it actually kind of went dumb, but then after a bit more air its complexity and interesting flavours came back. Predominantly ripe raspberry/blackberry and cracked pepper. To me it's an excellent cool climate syrah. (1835 views) | | | Tasted by deadlyapp on 4/16/2011 & rated 87 points: Take notes with a slight grain of salt, I'm slightly stuffy and won't get all the tastes and smells to be expected.
On the nose: jammy, a bit of heat, not unpleasant but it tinges the nostrils.
Tastes kind of plain. Pretty fruit forward and could maybe use another year or two in the bottle to take the edge off. No noticeable mid, but a rather long lasting finish albeit ... subdued. The heat is there but rather unnoticeable, it meshes well with the wine. Leaves the tongue dry. In my opinion an average syrah, certainly may be better with more time. I'll update the notes after a few hours open. (1884 views) | | | Tasted by JasonG on 3/27/2011 & rated 88 points: Really dense core of stone fruit, with a touch of Yakima sweetness. Some leather, very light oak, but intensely full of flavor. Very good with pizza. When served at the right temperature (55F), this is exactly what WA state Syrah should be. (1419 views) | | | Tasted by austinbeeman- austinbeeman.com on 11/10/2010 & rated 91 points: A wonderful complex syrah with creamy red fruits and a meat and mineral. Nice long finish and a great price.
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| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (2/9/2011)
(Gilbert Cellars Estate Syrah Wahluke Slope) Aromatics of smoke, embers, and blueberries along with a touch of raspberries. The tannins come off as quite aggressive and oak make it a bit difficult to get at the fruit at times. Doc Stewart Vineyard. ** points |
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| Gilbert Cellars producer website2007 Gilbert Cellars Syrah Doc Stewart Vineyardhttp://www.gilbertcellars.com/wines/2007-estate-syrah
Syrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. 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.Wahluke SlopeRed Mountain |
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