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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2014 (based on 10 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 84.5 pts. and median of 85 pts. in 220 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Cycledoc on 10/18/2016 & rated 82 points: Nice every day wine.
Great fruit and very smooth, but a bit lacking on the finish (5048 views) | | | Tasted by Joerg65 on 1/10/2016 & rated 89 points: Red blend: Predominantly Merlot and Syrah with other select red varieties. Ruby color, taste of red and (ripe) black berries and cherries, nice balanced with medium and soft finish. Probably it's worth to wait, so that's why I can't agree with the most other tasting notes. (4596 views) | | | Tasted by Saxeman on 12/11/2015 & rated 75 points: With pizza. Not as good as normal. (4269 views) | | | Tasted by Jakestrunk507 on 9/12/2015 & rated 84 points: Smooth, low acidity, higher residual sugar than your average red blend (3355 views) | | | Tasted by JohnBroughton on 8/12/2014 & rated 89 points: Maybe its the aging, but I do like this wine. (8964 views) | | | Tasted by RDA2659 on 7/9/2014 & rated 90 points: Smooth, No Tannins, Slightly Sweet, Good Fruit. A Keeper (4152 views) | | | Tasted by Cycledoc on 6/26/2014 & rated 84 points: Nice, fruit forward, easy drinking wine (3701 views) | | | Tasted by StageOneRacing on 1/27/2014 & rated 83 points: Very drinkable and thankfully not too sweet with nice fruit. (5615 views) | | | Tasted by WineLuvr2012 on 12/15/2013 & rated 85 points: Wonderful wine. Very smooth. Hints of cherry. (5013 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 12/1/2013 & rated 85 points: This bottle was generally consistent with past bottles. It was a bit more biting on the edge, but still showed the chocolate and cherry flavors with a bit of oak and a god bit of sweetness (2617 views) | | | Tasted by wintergreen on 10/7/2013 & rated 85 points: nose: strong herbs, cinnamon, tea, and strawberry jam/cherry candy
palate: initially the sweetness takes you back, but there's good acids and strong tea-like tannins so it doesnt feel cheap. the fruit is a bit generic though. solid finish (4423 views) | | | Tasted by foobarski on 9/14/2013 & rated 86 points: Getting a tang from this tonight that would make me swear there was Pinot Noir in it if I didn't know otherwise. (3520 views) | | | Tasted by Syrogr on 8/27/2013 & rated 85 points: Sweeter than I’d like, very little of the expected Syrah spice. (3280 views) | | | Tasted by Bam_Man on 8/10/2013 & rated 88 points: This was an amazing find for $7.99 at BevMo in San Mateo, CA. Light in color and medium-to-full-bodied. Pleasant aromas of cherry candy and spice on the nose. There's surprising depth and intensity to the luscious raspberry and maraschino cherry fruit here. The long, smooth finish is dripping with ripe, sweet fruit and also shows subtle notes of spice and oak. Very polished and enjoyable. Absolutely insane QPR.
50+5+11+15+7=88 (3183 views) | | | Tasted by Timbo63 on 8/5/2013 & rated 84 points: - Ruby color. (2792 views) | | | Tasted by vinovin on 7/5/2013 & rated 86 points: Party wine- 4th of July- red cherry notes, slight pepper (3285 views) | | | Tasted by foobarski on 6/1/2013 & rated 86 points: Over a year since my previous note, and this vintage is still tasting strong. Still has the spiciness on the nose, and cocoa on the palate. Just a pleasant wine at a good price. (3602 views) | | | Tasted by skifastct on 5/18/2013 & rated 87 points: Pretty tasty for a low cost wine. (3245 views) | | | Tasted by dennist on 5/10/2013: Good, especially with food and chocolate (2949 views) | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 5/9/2013 & rated 84 points: This particular bottle was consistent with my past tasting notes except for one major exception. As the wine was swallowed , there was a bitterness that hit the back and side of the palate. The taste was significantly distratcting to the wine and score. (2425 views) | | | Tasted by DStone on 5/9/2013 & rated 84 points: Harmless 'candy' type of wine. Quaff it without any attempt to be serious. Good 'fun' wine. (2336 views) | | | Tasted by mardan899 on 4/25/2013 & rated 86 points: Nothing special, nice everyday drinking wine. had with BBQ ribs. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by Yankeeman1 on 3/9/2013 & rated 83 points: As mentioned by others, a great, simple everyday wine. (3691 views) | | | Tasted by Beaudreaux on 3/7/2013 & rated 84 points: Like the rest of the gang, good but nothing exceptional.
(2611 views) | | | Tasted by Annie1 on 2/23/2013 & rated 84 points: Nothing special but enjoyed with popcorn while watching basketball. (3038 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| 14 Hands 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 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.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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