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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2016 (based on 35 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by SeattlePaul on 3/17/2024: An easy fun drink that still holds up well. Not super complicated but just delightful. Big fruit and no sharp elbows. Bottle was gone before we realized it. (244 views) | | | Tasted by Ralphie1 on 12/25/2015 & rated 90 points: Very nice northwest fruit (1296 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 8/29/2015 & rated 92 points: Should have bought more of this when it was available. But, regretfully did not. A stunner. Plenty of life remaining in this beauty. (1314 views) | | | Tasted by shorty01 on 3/11/2015 & rated 91 points: In a good groove right now, and should have 3 to 7 healthy years ahead. It would be interesting to learn where in the Columbia Valley the grapes were grown. So good. (1458 views) | | | Tasted by chatters on 3/7/2014: medium plus intensity aromas of rich, ripe red berry and black currant fruit, spice & toast, slight vanilla and cream, tiny herby note and alcohol heat. In the mouth the wine has concentrated red over black fruit, vanilla, cream, toast and that tiny green almost astringent note, medium minus front of mouth tannin - surprisingly untannic for a cab sav but it is very ripe - Medium plus length with the alcohol heat and the tiny tannin travelling the duration with the fruit. Bit flabby as well as touches of residual sugar but...it's very nice in a kind of alcoholic fruit cordial way. Hmm. (1742 views) | | | Tasted by moxielady on 11/26/2013 & rated 90 points: Bright fruit nose. Pepper and dark red fruit palate, spicy finish. Good with chocolate and creamy cheese. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by Sauvyfan on 8/25/2013 & rated 90 points: Well done and neck deep with black and blue fruits. Soft on the palate yet hot on the nose. Well made with quality fruit. Limited on the nose. This is a $30 cab that could really benefit from several hours of decanting. (1176 views) | | | Tasted by Phil C on 7/1/2012 & rated 90 points: Excellent Cab for the price and has very complex structure with little tannins on the finish. (1847 views) | | | Tasted by Sauvyfan on 3/11/2012 & rated 90 points: Deep, brooding, and black fruit driven nose. Some medicinal notes, a bit like sniffing Blackberry NyQuil, if there was such. Full force palate of black fruit. Soft approach but followed by firm tannins on the finish. Voluptuous midpalate that gets juicy. Very long and "candied" finish. Really nice now, and could develop over the next five years. (1875 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 12/23/2011 & rated 88 points: Good, not great WA Cab.... round, dark fruit lead to clay and earth. Good for everyday but elevating to Baby Poux seems worth it... (1797 views) | | | Tasted by jctaylor on 7/13/2011 & rated 91 points: Nice big, structured cab. Needed some air. (1937 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 7/3/2011 & rated 88 points: Sineann wines and whole bunch of other stuff (Our home): This is a nice value in Cabs. For the most part, I am not a huge fan of Washington Cabs and I think this falls into that category. Not as ripe as Napa or as expressive as Bordeaux blends, it is still very solid. Good black cherry fruit. Some oak. Might improve with cellaring. (2912 views) | | | Tasted by David Paris (dbp) on 5/28/2011 & rated 85 points: Memorial Day weekend tasting (Willamette Valley/Ribbon Ridge, Oregon): I tried to skip this wine but was told that I "had to try it" because "The Wine Spectator gave it 91 points." This smells like large blackberry and plum skins were combined in a metal bowl. Lots of spice on the palate, with big fruit, and alcohol coming through a lot. Mild tannins. The finish is grippy, showing sweet tannins and is mildly bitter. Well... David Paris gave it 85 points, and in the end that's all that matters to me. (2104 views) |
| Sineann Producer WebsiteCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonUSAAmerican 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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