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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2016 (based on 34 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 11/26/2022: This held up fairly well. Still big fruit and lots of tannin. Was in much better shape than expected. (177 views) | | | Tasted by COWineLover on 11/4/2013 & rated 88 points: On the nose there is a lot of lilac and raspberry. On the palate this is a very rounded wine with plush integrated tannin, raspberry, strawberry, and a bit of pepper with spice box. A decent finish that is steady and consistent, without that cloying drip that so many Washington wines have. A fine Monday night drinker. Drink this over the next 2-4 years. (2266 views) | | | Tasted by Tri Wine on 11/20/2012 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. So solid and smooth. Great floral nose with hints anise and herbs. An hour in the nose is the most stunning part of this wine. With time decanting (or additional years in the bottle) i'm thinking that this gem will develop into more. Big body of great cab fruits and spice on the midpalate. Very nice finish. I love many of the Washington wines...but very few Cab Francs anywhere have this depth and character. What a great QPR. (3002 views) | | | Tasted by psusfca on 9/10/2012 & rated 92 points: I found this to be a beautiful wine. Is it wrong that being from Northern California I find so many Washington wines so appealing? I hope not. i like my Cali wines too, and other regions as well. As to this wine (sorry for the delay) - fruit and structure, wait an hour or even two before drinking and the depth will increase substantially. There is some herb as per most Cab Franc, but in a really good way. Deep fruit that is able to go across the palate. I think that this is great wine that you should seek out. I have four left and will space them over the next 5-7 years (3030 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 12/6/2011: Big and alive aromas. Red and black fruit nose. Palate plays on the fruit, but also opens up to some tar and tobacco notes as well. Mossy aspect to the aromas and even a flowery breath on the palate. Dark earthy feel pervades and this is very nice Franc under $30. I forgot to mention...very juicy fruit and uber refreshing. (3666 views) | | | Tasted by Paleoemcee on 11/23/2011 & rated 87 points: Deep ruby core, pink rim
Confected raspberry & capsicum; raspberry bubblegum
Tart acid, 14% alcohol, chewy tannins. Long raspberry-capsicum finish
Decent Cabernet Franc (3603 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 11/16/2011: Good cabernet franc here. Needs a bit of time to ease into itself. I am not having a good tasting day. If it can get to $24.99 its killer. (2014 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 10/30/2011 & rated 89 points: Nice mix of dark fruits and red cherry, and solid through the midpalate, but also still a little rough and compact despite an hour decant. Could use a little more time in the bottle. (1464 views) | | | Tasted by EJS on 4/21/2011 & rated 90 points: nice balance good fruit but not over the top, should improve with age but drinking nice now,after being open for an hour (1750 views) |
| Tamarack Cellars Producer websiteCabernet Franc Varietal character (Appellation America) | Wines & Vines articleUSAAmerican 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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