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| Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2017 (based on 86 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 83.7 pts. and median of 84 pts. in 27 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by srh on 12/10/2016: Sat, 12/10/16, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Toast atop lemons & forest floor earthiness
P: MF body; RND, swt oaky entry with just a smidgin of (oaky) harshness on the finish; Nicely done in the style, & a MARVELOUS QPR @ this vendor's $6.95! Drink now & through mid '17, I'd guess. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by Tiderunner22 on 6/23/2016 & rated 85 points: Good QPR for a consistent Washington Chardonnay. Always a good value for an everyday wine. (1061 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 6/1/2016 & rated 84 points: Thank you Eastern Washington State (1101 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 5/29/2016 & rated 84 points: Good and dependable QPR (1096 views) | | | Tasted by wineracquet on 5/24/2016 & rated 90 points: Great qpr for an under $10 chard. Score indicates the value and hopefully helps balance the extremely low 80pt review on this wine! (1234 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 5/21/2016 & rated 84 points: Great QPR (394 views) | | | Tasted by Backus on 5/17/2016: Way too much oak. (406 views) | | | Tasted by Teamrehfeld on 2/17/2016 & rated 85 points: Light citrus nose and flavor. Nice balance of flavor and acid. I like chard with a little more 2ndary fermentation for the more buttery palate. Otherwise not bad and i would buy again. Good wine, great price. (465 views) | | | Tasted by UpfromtheCellar on 12/30/2015 & rated 86 points: See my review of their 2012 (no one could tell any difference). At under $10 its a reliably cheap buy. Bravo for homogenized milk (wine!)..... (702 views) | | | Tasted by Mscar84917 on 12/16/2015 & rated 91 points: Vanilla with just enough toasty oak (535 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 10/21/2015 & rated 84 points: Great QPR (583 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 10/21/2015 & rated 85 points: Light straw yellow color; vanilla, apple pie filling, nutmeg, baking spice nose; vanilla, baked apple, apple pie filling, nutmeg palate with lowish acidity; medium finish (13.5% alcohol) 85+ points (432 views) | | | Tasted by DanSm on 10/9/2015 & rated 84 points: All this bitchen about too much wood. Believe it or not, there's still a huge market for oaky Chards. There's a place for both oak and un-oaked. I'm happy CC makes this variety. Want less oak, try their H3, it's great. (522 views) | | | Tasted by Coleman on 8/7/2015 & rated 82 points: Way too much oak, which overpowers any fruit. The oak does not mellow out with time either. Other reviewer noticed too much butter, but all I get is the oak! Previous vintages much better. (736 views) | | | Tasted by schicker-not on 6/21/2015 & rated 70 points: Flabby and a little too sweet for my taste. Buttery but poorly structured. I wouldn't buy this again. Sometimes you can pick up a nice value but this time I got what I paid for. (568 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (8/3/2016)
(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley white) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley white) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (4/19/2016)
(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley white) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Hemming, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/1/2015)
(Columbia Crest, Grand Estates Chardonnay Columbia Valley White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/21/2015)
(Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand Estates) Light straw yellow color; vanilla, apple pie filling, nutmeg, baking spice nose; vanilla, baked apple, apple pie filling, nutmeg palate with lowish acidity; medium finish (13.5% alcohol) 85+ points 85 points |
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| Columbia Crest Producer websiteChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican 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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