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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2014 (based on 19 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.6 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 52 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dangdad on 8/29/2014 & rated 88 points: Very nice lite, hint of peach, medium body, lite tannin, slight sweet finish. perfect with Chinese food (2099 views) | | | Tasted by ChipGreen on 10/16/2013 & rated 83 points: A little too sweet but still quaffable. Medium body. Peaches, pears and green apples on the palate. Some tartness and acidity help to balance the sweetness. (2275 views) | | | Tasted by 27greywolf on 8/3/2013 & rated 88 points: My favourite go-to Reisling! (2217 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 4/2/2013 & rated 86 points: On the sweet side of off-dry with honeyed notes of stonefruit, honeysuckle, green apples, pears, quince, and petrol. Has a tactile mouthfeel and though it has adequate acidity, it's not enough to prevent it from seeming sweeter than it is. (2478 views) | | | Tasted by Ironmanlife on 3/15/2013 & rated 86 points: Surprisingly good for the price. Fruity, light, easy to drink on its own. (1704 views) | | | Tasted by margolism on 2/10/2013 & rated 87 points: A sweeter Riesling, a bit too sweet, more like a Kabinet. Sweetness not ideal for food-wine pairing. Sweet Concorde grape flavor profile, not complex at all. (1029 views) | | | Tasted by Pnjbee on 1/25/2013 & rated 68 points: Complex and floral, light but bitter don't care for it. (1127 views) | | | Tasted by ivsimler on 1/11/2013 & rated 86 points: Its a good cheap riesling. What more needs to be said. $9 for a bit of sweetness with a good body that stands up to sushi quite well. (728 views) | | | Tasted by Tim221 on 12/14/2012 & rated 88 points: A little on the sweet side, you have to really like sweet-ish Rieslings to enjoy this one. A little too sweet for me, but spouse liked it very much, hence the rating. Even the bouquet seemed a little sugar-y. (733 views) | | | Tasted by 309VEB on 12/2/2012 & rated 86 points: Easy drinking but a bit sweet. Decent table wine for everyday if you need an off dry white. (495 views) | | | Tasted by David_T on 11/10/2012 & rated 87 points: Lemon/lime, stone fruit, a touch of sweetness but a nice acidity to balance it out. Short-ish finish; I think WE overshot things a bit with their 90pt score, but still this is really nice/refreshing for a $8 riesling! (714 views) | | | Tasted by cliffkol on 10/25/2012 & rated 86 points: Enjoyed with Thai food with Bonnie and Nate in Vermont. A pleasant wine. Only slight acidity, could have used more. Sweet overtones accompanied spicy food well. (706 views) | | | Tasted by ivsimler on 5/28/2012 & rated 88 points: Damn fine cheap riesling. Was on the sweet side, but definitely not overly so. (973 views) | | | Tasted by rietpetiet on 5/18/2012 & rated 85 points: A little bit sweet but also a bit crispy. Normally I really don't like sweet wine wine but this one is actually quite yummie (815 views) | | | Tasted by dukefirst on 4/29/2012 & rated 86 points: really nice, off-dry rees. pineapple and pear - screams for thai food. (1568 views) | | | Tasted by Ironmanlife on 4/8/2012 & rated 95 points: surprisingly wonderful wine for the price. fresh and fruity full body, slight acidity to balance it. great for everyday drinking or a wonderful compliment to cheese. if you like Evolution 9 you'll love this one. (1117 views) | | | Tasted by ctbob on 3/11/2012: With the right food this has lots of merit... (1175 views) | | | Tasted by AnytimeWineTime on 3/3/2012 & rated 90 points: Green apple, pear, light citrus. A slight mineral finish. Light to medium acidity. Slightly sweet with a nice balance. Very good with chicken or a cream based pasta. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by Jason Rzutkiewicz on 2/27/2012: Had a chance to try this again and liked it a bit less than last time around. I'd say this is not a candidate for an aperitif giving the sweetness. Pair with food and preferably (for my palate) a fresh fruit desert at that... (1451 views) | | | Tasted by mazik on 2/4/2012 & rated 88 points: Charming west coast riesling, sort of like a Rheingau spätlese of an unremarkable year, balanced, with apricot and peachy notes in the fruit, nothing by way of minerals. Served with Thai shrimp buns, perfect match for anything oriental and spicy. Great QPR for under $8. (1623 views) | | | Tasted by Decanthor on 1/17/2012 & rated 86 points: Good everyday riesling. Some sweetness, but not over-the-top. Don't know if I will buy again though, as there are too many similar (or slightly better) weekday rieslings at this price point. (1407 views) | | | Tasted by Grumbling_Goat on 1/16/2012 & rated 87 points: Excellent value for $12 or so. Mild fruit (pears, apples), just sweet enough. Paired well with spicy chicken tacos. (1360 views) | | | Tasted by rmh66 on 1/14/2012 & rated 88 points: This is such a great wine for the price. Lovely flowers, pear, lime and tangerine on the nose. Good acidity and very nice minerality. The balance is a little more sweet in this vintage (I prefer a bit more acidity myself), but it's still delicious and a lot more full and complex than one would expect, especially for the price. I suspect I'll be buying more of this over the summer. (1149 views) | | | Tasted by Jason Rzutkiewicz on 1/2/2012 & rated 85 points: (11.5%) Rich, crisp apples and nice acidity that wind down to show sweet, ripe peaches on the palate. As that covers some ground I’d summarize by saying a lot of fruit and not quite enough acid. This is the type of wine I prefer with a dessert of fresh fruit and ice cream. Otherwise the spicier your food the better! That said I need to try the “dry” offering from Pacific Rim as this one is clearly well made just not in my style.
Wine Geek Notes: #1 Best Buy of 2011 and 90pts from Wine Enthusiast, Screwtop, Residual Sugar = 3.1% (1623 views) | | | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 12/19/2011 & rated 86 points: We like much of what this winemaker makes. This one had the minerality, crispness and the acidity I like so much, but the fruit was a little overpowering, so I thought it was a tad off-balance. It went OK with oriental food, just think I should stick with their Dry Reisling..
Not a bad deal for the money. (1160 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (8/30/2011)
(Pacific Rim Riesling Columbia Valley) Pale lemon yellow. An aromatically compelling wine with floral notes, peaches, and jasmine. The palate is medium-dry and full off mandarin orange and lime flavors, beautifully stitched together with a zing of acidity that carries along to a lingering finish. 100% Riesling. 11.5% alcohol. 2.3% Residual Sugar. **** points |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Washington Wine Report. (manage subscription channels) |
| Pacific Rim Producer websiteRiesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)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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