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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.3 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 67 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Sakerkar on 11/25/2023 & rated 88 points: Smells like concrete
Peppery taste (284 views) | | | Tasted by golfhawk on 10/25/2021 & rated 94 points: Outstanding blend that is at it’s peak. Went great with a Grilled New York Steak. Don’t see this getting better but it should hold for a couple more years. (1452 views) | | | Tasted by golfhawk on 9/20/2021 & rated 91 points: Good blend with some secondary notes starting to come through. Light on the fruit with some tannins showing up on the second night. Should be drank in the near term. (1361 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 6/22/2021 & rated 92 points: Decanted 1.5 hrs, resolved, nice depth. (1441 views) | | | Tasted by Redteeth on 6/8/2021: Not good. After having a very good experience with this wine recently, I opened my last bottle. This was unusual right from the start. When I pulled the cork there was a noticeable pop sound; sort of like Champagne. There was an "off" aroma and the initial taste was that of a wine that was slightly corked. My guess is that a secondary fermentation occurred in this bottle. I gave the bottle a couple of thorough decants to see if it would improve. It did improve slightly but was never that good. I saved the bottle and tried it again the next evening. it was worse and I poured it in the garden. Very sad. (1552 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 5/22/2021 & rated 93 points: Nice pairing with beef ravioli. Drink now-2022. (1442 views) | | | Tasted by Redteeth on 5/16/2021: Decanted and drank over two evenings. This opened up nicely and was very enjoyable. I have sometimes felt a bit let down on my aged Corliss wines; all the effort and work just didn't seem to translate into a world class bottle. But this Bordeaux blend was nice. I think it is ready to consume. (852 views) | | | Tasted by curtr on 3/13/2021 & rated 93 points: Decanted 1.5 hrs. Resolved, big, smooth. (887 views) | | | Tasted by knorthrip on 1/20/2021 & rated 92 points: Elegant, round, and well balanced. Lovely soft tannins. (968 views) | | | Tasted by mattiolaj on 11/8/2020 & rated 94 points: 1+ hour decant and kept evolving throughout the evening. This still has plenty of life left in it. Cab franc really shines through...long and smooth finish with great balance. (1049 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 3/14/2020 & rated 90 points: Last bottle for me, over 10 years out and the wait wasn't really rewarded, it was somewhat one dimensional, tannins and fruit are diminished, limited character, not what I expected for an aged Corliss. Still a good wine but not up to the level i had hoped. (1376 views) | | | Tasted by GA_Seattle on 3/21/2019 & rated 93 points: Super tasty, improved over 3+ hours. Luscious fruit with spice accents, silky texture with fine tannins. In a really good spot now, no signs of fading whatsoever, likely good for several more years but super enjoyable at this juncture. (1713 views) | | | Tasted by gmbdds on 3/11/2019 & rated 90 points: Lots of fruit - a mix of currant, plum and creme de cassis. The impression the wine gives is of high end fruit, so the quality is there. My bottle is kind of an oak and ooze monster right now, so it was a relative letdown. (1581 views) | | | Tasted by knorthrip on 2/14/2019 & rated 92 points: Decanted for about an hour and continued to evolve nicely over dinner. Cassis, raspberry, and blackberry: tart on the nose and more ripe on the palate. Notes of mint, toast, flowers, oak and earth. Med + alcohol, med + tannin, med acidity. Well balanced and elegant with a longish finish. (1421 views) | | | Tasted by enjoyvino on 4/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Needed about 1 hour of decant and it opened nicely. Clean medium nose of red berry/floral notes. Smooth mouthfeel witht a slight bit of smooth tannin. Palate was much deeper and darker with some tar and earth notes. Medium finish. (2102 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 2/7/2018 & rated 93 points: Great bottle of wine. I thought the 08's were fantastic, well, I think the 09 rivals it every step of the way. Right amount of dark fruit and tannins to balance it out. Drink now. (1920 views) | | | Tasted by gkjrs on 11/25/2017 & rated 93 points: Hints of blueberry fruit on the opening, earthy and extremely well balanced and structured. Tannins are well integrated at this point and leave the mid-palate with an excellent grippy finish. No heat and alcohol level was just right (1698 views) | | | Tasted by redhead6971 on 10/14/2017 & rated 89 points: Opens with heightened Blueberry and blackberry and softened pomegranate. Like previous reviewers have said pulling the Malbec out and emphasizing Cooler climate Cabernet Franc may be the best answer for this blend. Could be pretty stunning in another 3 years. Tightly wound and compact and ready to blossom. PNP purchased from a local retailer. (1644 views) | | | Tasted by Tom Myers on 5/13/2017 & rated 92 points: Did not taste like a 7-8 year old wine. Should develop nicely over the next 5-10 years. (1986 views) | | | Tasted by FruitFly on 2/19/2017 & rated 90 points: Big and bold. Glad the later vintages moved away from this 5 grape blend and have removed the Malbec. It is personal, but I feel this grape flattens the finish too much. (1645 views) | | | Tasted by Montrachet11 on 11/25/2016: RP 94 + T 93 (1498 views) | | | Tasted by Montrachet11 on 11/25/2016: x (1642 views) | | | Tasted by knorthrip on 10/2/2016 & rated 91 points: Drank early but I don't care. A well balanced elegant wine. Complexity increases with time open. Dark fruit, vanilla, and spice. (1601 views) | | | Tasted by TexasBob on 7/9/2016 & rated 91 points: Medium-dark purple-red. You can taste the silken texture in the nose, which is the first time I have ever connected texture to bouquet, which also has plums, cinnamon, tons of vanilla, and light Christmas spices. A bit of tar and coffee on the back end, but well-integrated. (1596 views) | | | Tasted by cadamson on 1/11/2016 & rated 91 points: Very approachable, though many years to go. Round, lots of dark fruit and a good spice component. A bit monolithic now, but in a very tasty sense, but I think will evolve a bit more complexity given some time. (1575 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Corliss Estates Producer websiteRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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