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| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2030 (based on 10 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jdurstjr on 3/31/2024 & rated 93 points: Plenty of red fruit on the nose combined with some earthiness. Plenty of grippy tannins to take on a steak and a lush mouthfeel. (223 views) | | | Tasted by richshoes on 2/26/2024 & rated 95 points: really nice wine with very good layering and depth....super soft, supple....mossy, velvety...black cherry, dark fruit (440 views) | | | Tasted by AnnAlbin on 12/27/2023 & rated 93 points: Fruit forward, cherry taste, and nose. Delicious. LOVE IT. Will buy more if I can find it. (586 views) | | | Tasted by richshoes on 12/25/2023 & rated 95 points: really nice feminine soft exquisite structure--slight dark plum, blackberry, raspberry (641 views) | | | Tasted by Acove on 12/8/2023 & rated 89 points: This is my third time drinking this wine and previously I had been very impressed. This time however the wine just did not seem very put together and the mouth feel was far from elegant. Theres loads of fruit, oak, tannin, acid, but none of it really compliments each other at this stage. I think this just needs a lot more time. (650 views) | | | Tasted by teenaging on 8/4/2023 & rated 91 points: Definitely needs time to breathe. I poured it into glasses and let it sit (covered) for about 45 minutes, which allowed it to open up pretty nicely. It was even better on day two. It is a big, dark wine with a strong flavor of dark berries, and brambly blackberry prevailing. Very nice. (792 views) | | | Tasted by daveyk39 on 8/4/2023 & rated 90 points: Gave 90m air. Aromas of red plum, black currant, cigar box, pepper, dark chocolate, star anise and leather. Robust, full bodied, velvety texture, with angular chalky tannins. Needs more time laying down. (940 views) | | | Tasted by pattyvsmith on 6/7/2023 & rated 91 points: Very good (876 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 3/29/2023 & rated 91 points: Natural cork. 14.5% alcohol
Day 1: Nice fruit featuring blueberries, raspberries and cherry. Also offers some spice, pepper and floral notes. While not a super complex wine it is solid and drinking well young. 90 points
Day 3: Improvement and more interesting. Black pepper, earth, violets, black licorice and spices. Nice fruit and medium finish. 91 points
Recommendation: Drink from 2025 to 2030. (1360 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 9/19/2022 & rated 90 points: Day 1: Too tight not evaluate.
Day 2: More open for business. Earth, spice, roasted meats, cinnamon, clay and stone. While not the 17 it is still a nice wine for under $30. 90 points
Day 3: Just not doing it in relation to the 17. Earth, clay, spice, sour cherry and roasted meats. A light style wine and short to medium finish. Not poorly made but once you have had enough good Washington State wines this is an easy pass. 89 points
Recommendation: Seak out 17 vintage. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by PVTerroir on 8/30/2022 & rated 91 points: I can’t understate enough how much this improved with some time. With a pnp, it was tight and a bit disjointed with a lackluster mid palate and no finish. But give it an hour in the decanter and it developed into something more substantial and impressive. Nose redolent of damp leaves, dark fruit-blueberry, fig, plum, black pepper, olive tapenade, and smoke. Dark purple. Judicious use of oak, well-integrated tannins. Nice dry, earthy finish.
Day 3: the pepper is more apparent, on the nose and palate. Tay berries and fig, plum, underbrush, damp soil, sweat, smoke, pepper. Smoother and rounder on the palate, really nice 3rd base transition, lingering earthy finish. Really satisfying with some complexity. Nice wine. (1383 views) | | | Tasted by progenitive on 8/24/2022 & rated 91 points: This KV Syrah doesn’t punch you in the face as some other KV Syrahs of the same age do. Still do note a punchy Syrah game meat character. If you don’t like Northern Rhônes, stay away from this. If you do, a lovely Syrah at a pretty good price! (1341 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 7/30/2022 flawed bottle: corked (1154 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 7/30/2022 & rated 92 points: Day 1: First bottle was corked but this one is better. This will need a full 3 days to open. Underbrush, fruit hiding, black pepper and earth. This is super tight and not revealing enough for a score at the present. Will revisit later today.
Day 1.5: Well, I wish this was more open but still tight. Underbrush, black pepper, floral and spice. Shorter finish than one would expect with a K wine. The 17 was not showing much on day 1 so we will see how it does day 2 and 3. This is not a pop and pour wine. 87 points
Day 2: No surprise that it is opening up more. Still not a great wine however. Underbrush, violets, stone, black pepper and red fruits. Still tight and not showing its true potential. Way to young at this stage. 89 points
Day 2.5: Now we are opening up. Rose petals, roasted meats, mild funk, black pepper, blueberries, mild smoke and dust. This is without a doubt the 2022 3 day wine review evolving wine candidate of the year. Medium plus finish and excellent. 92+ points
Day 3: Black pepper, roasted meats, spice, earth, game and floral notes. Picks up some tar on the finish. Medium plus. 92+ points
Recommendation: This wine is young and you should be rewarded drinking it after 2025. (1456 views) | | | Tasted by sid_loves_wine on 7/10/2022 & rated 93 points: I thought this was totally delicious, and a bit better than some other K syrahs I've had recently that I found too unrelentingly vegetal and dank. This certainly had plenty of that black olive brine too, but also a great dose of dark black plum and something like blueberry pie that really worked well. It's a big, dense, gamey wine, but I didn't find it "harsh" or austere- nice creamy texture without gritty tannins and a good spine of acidity, plenty for the style. I feel like I was more blown away by this cuvée in the past, when a wine like this was so foreign to me- but this was still really fun, and showed solid balance. (875 views) |
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| K Vintners Producer websiteSyrah Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest)
Note that some producers in the Northern Rhone distinguish between simply Syrah and "Serine", the latter described as ‘an ancient clone of Syrah, the berries of which are more oval-shaped and less deeply pigmented than Syrah’ by producer Tardieu-Laurent. 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.Wahluke SlopeRed Mountain |
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