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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 3/30/2015 & rated 89 points: Surprised this wine made it to day two, but here it is. Black fruit aromas out front followed by strong jalepeno pepper and milder black pepper notes. The pepper is more subtle on the palate, but still spicy and with roughly the same jalepeno/black split. The spiciness is more consistent through the palate, and it's balanced by some blackberry flavor and mild tannins. The finish is not aggressive, but it's background spiciness lingers.
The green pepper I mentioned in a prior note was not present today, although I can't say for certain that it also wasn't there yesterday. (1050 views) | | | Tasted by Atlantean on 1/1/2015 & rated 90 points: Dark cherry on the nose. Medium body with green and black pepper on the palate. Black currant for mid finish. (1159 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 9/10/2014 & rated 88 points: Wonderfully expressive nose of chili peppers and cracked black pepper. There's also a hint of green pepper on the nose, which translates to a noticeable green pepper flavor. There's also some black pepper and blackberry flavors. Peppery finish. Overall a strong wine, but the green pepper detracts a bit from the overall experience. For the record, my tasting partner noticed the same green pepper flavor but felt it built on the overall pepper profile of the wine and was a feature, not a bug. (1107 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 8/7/2012 & rated 88 points: Unique. Lots of mole spices here, some earthiness, and subdued fruit. Great with spicy enchiladas. (1573 views) | | | Tasted by Gilham Cellars on 6/9/2012 & rated 89 points: really interesting flavor. A little spice with a nice, long finish (1610 views) | | | Tasted by David Paris (dbp) on 6/2/2012 & rated 87 points: This particular bottle has been open for a few days. Really intense green vegetables, like funky stewed bell peppers saturated in old balsalmic vinegar; pretty interesting and not what I expected. Soft and creamy palate, with deep fruit and soft tannins. Still some bell peppers, but lighter; here it's more about the fruit. Tart tannins and mild acid on the finish. Pretty mellow at this point. My friend said on opening it was very tightly wound. Right now it's drinking probably perfectly, but it's certainly soft. (791 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159
(Tertulia Cellars Carmenere Phinny Hill Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Tertulia Cellars Producer websiteCarménère Varietal character (Appellation America)
Wikipedia Page:
Carménère wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than those in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.[8] Although mostly used as a blending grape, wineries do bottle a pure varietal Carménère which, when produced from grapes at optimal ripeness, imparts a cherry-like, fruity flavor with smoky, spicy and earthy notes and a deep crimson color. Its taste might also be reminiscent of dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather. The wine is best to drink while it is young.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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