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| Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2020 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by studleytrey on 1/4/2023 & rated 83 points: Only just getting into these, and unfortunately it's showing a little long in the tooth, so I'll check in on another sooner than later. Cork came out very easily to the point of thinking it was broken as well.
Deep golden color. Smells like oxidized apple, lemon, pear, bit metallic, bit honeyed. Full body, medium acid and finish, faded fruit, and flavors of lemon and oxidized apple. (265 views) | | | Tasted by logos on 8/13/2022 & rated 60 points: light tawny colour; fairly dry, very delicate floral nose with hint of white peach and vague suggestion of petrol, slightly piquant; good acidity; simple but pleasant fruit with clean finish (432 views) | | | Tasted by nectar14 on 10/14/2019: Very good once again. Impressive new world riesling, and can age well. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by merryberry on 7/7/2018 & rated 87 points: Golden amber yellow. Lemon and petrol nose. Tart lime, pineapple, spices, good acid, and a tangy, mineral-infused finish. That green apple showed up at the very end. (1248 views) | | | Tasted by jsherdc on 6/8/2017 & rated 88 points: Green apple. Pretty dry. Probably served too warm. Decent but.... (1453 views) | | | Tasted by lockestep on 12/16/2016 & rated 88 points: Nice green apple spectrum flavors. Okay length, seemed to have slightly less acid than the fruit demanded, otherwise a fine effort that did well with a very spicy shrimp dish. (1627 views) | | | Tasted by syrahz on 12/2/2016 & rated 91 points: Two cases of this juice, and then came summer, and then went summer, and after four of us sipping and thoroughly enjoying this bottle there remain but...ugh...two. How sad. All I can ask myself is why didn't I buy four cases...sigh...
Tart green apple, maybe pear, a hint of ripe peach, something tropical like mango or maybe papaya (I'm one of those allergy ridden people), and crisp acidity. A long finish makes every sip last.
I'm not really a white wine person, but this is a rare one I love on a warm evening. Or by the fire...where it's warm. (1574 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 11/23/2016: No rating as this bottle may have been slightly off. Very apple like and bitter. (1193 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 8/13/2016 & rated 91 points: Consistent with previous bottle. Just loaded with lime zest and flowers with great acidity and a touch of RS. Satisfies both the wine geeks and drinkers. Fantastic riesling. (1222 views) | | | Tasted by J3r0me H@n on 6/4/2016 & rated 89 points: You would never guess this was from Washington.
Nose opens up with some petrol fumes and a new sneaker rubber smell. Fresh bright lime, fennel seeds, and maybe even some almond/walnuts.
Good acidity and very layered flavors. Limes, stones, salt water. ginger peel, grapefruit pith on the long and dry finish.
Very complex for a $10 bottle. 5 more left, so will revisit and compare notes again. (908 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 5/31/2016 & rated 90 points: Crisp, off dry and great with Pho (835 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 5/30/2016 & rated 90 points: Good crisp riesling with citrus, balance and off dry style with good finish (747 views) | | | Tasted by Rich S on 5/6/2016 & rated 92 points: Popped and poured. Medium lemon color. Nose of lime zest and juice, petrol, white flowers and hints of apple and pear. Very nice. Similar flavors on the palate with mostly bright citrus flavors along with some stone/slate and a touch of under ripe peach. Medium+ to high acid with a palate cleansing mouthfeel and nice finish with just a hint of residual sugar. I thought this was excellent and a steal for the sale price paid. (856 views) | | | Tasted by f22nickell on 10/18/2014 & rated 92 points: Solid, German crisp. Nice residual sugar, almost an Auslese. Hints of lemon and green apple. Paired perfectly with a goat cheese and blood orange salad. Acid was on par. (736 views) | | | Tasted by wineaux2 on 7/2/2014 & rated 92 points: This riesling was very balanced with a nose of stones, limes, white flowers, beeswax and spice that followed through to the palate. Sweetness on the mid-palate was complemented with refreshing lemon on the finish. A slight note of petrol was present on both the nose and palate when first opened but dissipated quickly. Just a seamless and engaging wine. (1450 views) | | | Tasted by Champagneinhand on 7/22/2013 & rated 88 points: Clearly this needs more time in the bottle, just so young, but I really wanted to try this and compare vs German and Finger Lakes.
While there was decent acidity and some stone fruit flavors, this was pretty dry and the minerals weren't showing off today. I would say better can be had from Germany like Donnhaff or JJ Prum in the Kabinett level that drink much better young and probably would age as long or longer. Still not a bad little wine, just missing some things. The wines of the Finger Lakes generally have the acidity in their semi-dry and dry riesling and the mineral component as well thanks to the limestone or acidic shale seated below the wines. This was enjoyable and it will get better, I think after a couple years taking a cellar nap. I just don't think its a cost effective alternative to good Kabinett or Spatlese, even when its on sale, unless you have no access, but I'm still glad I had a chance to try it. (1782 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Riesling 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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