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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2023 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 52 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 8/5/2023 & rated 89 points: Dark and ripe, strong earthy slight herbal notes on the nose, over black cherry and currant fruit. The more I swirl it, the more green pepper notes come off (this is on night two). Palate is big and ripe as well, with deep. slightly sweet blackberry and currant fruit, no hint of green on the palate - there is nice soft tannins and juicy currant acidity and a nice long finish. Overall actually pretty good, but probably about 1-2 years past its best. (396 views) | | | Tasted by CWang on 1/15/2021 & rated 92 points: Floral and elegant in the nose with less tannins and more creamy berries and delicious wood spices on the palate; long finish; overall, nice evolution in 2 years; very enjoyable as a Washington Cabernet Sauvignon wine, so 92-93 points well deserved at this stage. (2627 views) | | | Tasted by elevation02 on 7/31/2020 & rated 90 points: Another spectacular wine from the Duckhorn Wine Company! I was given this bottle for Christmas in 2016 and I think I hit the perfect drinking window is 2020. Intense dark fruit flavours brambles and chocolate. A bold wine! Will have Canvas Back again! (1714 views) | | | Tasted by JMFWC on 7/26/2020 & rated 88 points: Okay wine, but really rather unassuming given what I ad hoped from similar red mountain vintages. Drank over three nights and didn't really show much development. (1659 views) | | | Tasted by The Raven on 3/7/2020 & rated 89 points: Nice wine. Not very complex. Actually didn't get better with more air. (1889 views) | | | Tasted by Jeka on 2/1/2020 & rated 90 points: Enjoyable. (1690 views) | | | Tasted by Dionysusx on 11/3/2019 & rated 93 points: Bold and bright, yet smooth and very flavorful. Graphite, blueberry, cherry, mocha add complexity, while earth and dried herbs give a rustic structure. Excellent wine. (1251 views) | | | Tasted by Baron Slick on 5/19/2019 & rated 92 points: Well made wine in its mix of bright, black fruit, Old World structure, and earthy, penetrating aromas of pastille, pencil shavings, and hints of fruit ripeness. This is chiseled, savory, full of Old School character, and opens up beautifully with a long decant. (1433 views) | | | Tasted by CWang on 2/16/2019 & rated 91 points: Rich aromas of ripe dark berries and cherries, lavenders, mints, roses, black peppers, and animal furs; rather fat on the palate, ripe dark berries and cherries, wood spices, and quite some tannins; medium-long finish; overall, 90-91 points at this stage. (4951 views) | | | Tasted by DJWoodTX on 9/8/2018 & rated 91 points: Red Mountain is quickly becoming one of my favorite VAs for cab. Seriously underrated! Garnet rim with a dense black core. Wonderful bouquet of dark fruit and sage. More dark fruit on the palate, with dark cherry and cola. Still plenty of length out of this magnum bottle. 14.5 abv. I truly can't wait to see what this site is capable of with deeper, older vines. (1910 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 9/1/2018 & rated 89 points: We opened and let in breathe while we had cocktails. Fruit on the nose, the palate is blueberry, cherry, fig, and tobacco. A moderate to long finish. (1956 views) | | | Tasted by Jlbag on 7/1/2018 & rated 82 points: Nothing special, just fine. (2034 views) | | | Tasted by Brent25 on 1/20/2018 & rated 89 points: Clear, medium ruby, not quite yet garnet; clear, medium intensity nose of cherries, dark raspberry, musty cedar and violet; pfn with more pronounced fruit; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium body, medium plus finish with addition of fennel; very enjoyable wine that opened up after about an hour; reasonable value given the price point (2254 views) | | | Tasted by alabunka on 1/14/2018 & rated 85 points: a bit too acidic with underwhelming taste for a cabernet sauvignon ...from anywhere...but drinkable...only because you wish to open another bottle of red wine from somewhere else but do wish to waste a an opened bottle... (1956 views) | | | Tasted by GasperTheWineGuy on 12/31/2017 & rated 89 points: Very drinkable, nice acidity, dark stone fruit and pleasant finish. Nice. (1628 views) | | | Tasted by twavering on 11/5/2017 & rated 90 points: Really dark and rich. Strong hints of pepper and fruit. Went well with our steaks and potatoes on the grill. We had this 2013 along with 2 2014’s as well. All are drinking superbly. (2136 views) | | | Tasted by pavinee.paulsness@gmail.com on 9/27/2017 & rated 90 points: OLD STYLE, GOOD AND WILL BE MUCH BETTER 5 YEARS OUT. (2066 views) | | | Tasted by Brent25 on 4/10/2017 & rated 86 points: Ruby with lighter rim; stewed plums, nutmeg, some heat and molasses on nose; palate follows nose with sweet cherry and cocoa; decent finish but on the thinner side; not what we'd expect from Duckhorn - hopefully it will get better with age, but hard to imagine; a little overpriced (2514 views) | | | Tasted by BaltimoreSteve on 2/11/2017 & rated 88 points: Much higher in acidity than its Napa counterpart. That might go down in time. I think I would drink this over the next 5 years, but it's not one to sit on. (2593 views) | | | Tasted by UTexaslawyer on 2/11/2017 & rated 87 points: The high acidity overshadowed the delicate berry notes that stood as the foundation of what would otherwise have been a nicely balanced wine. Hints of ginger and coriander float on top of lavender undertones. The price point is simply too high to justify further consumption but were the price to fall it would be a contender. (2600 views) | | | Tasted by Filthy on 12/3/2016 & rated 90 points: Intense purple/red color. Medium high ABV with a light-syrup viscosity. The bouquet is subdued after an aerated pour and opening up for 30 minutes. Lots of black fruit on the nose with notes of gravel and cedar and pepper. Slightly sticky tannins. Definitely on the sweeter side with muted acidity. Should mature nicely, but enjoable now. (2463 views) | | | Tasted by Jeka on 11/9/2016 & rated 92 points: Still needs some cellar time. Lots of fruit, hints of lavender and rosemary. (2290 views) | | | Tasted by RajivAyyangar on 10/24/2016 & rated 80 points: Institute of Masters of Wine - 2013 Cabernet Walk-Around Tasting (Hyatt, San Francisco): Raisinated with green pyrazinic menthol (maybe heat stress led to under-developed flavor at time of harvest?). Soft and a bit acid-deficient / sluggish on the palate. Ah I see this is made by Duckhorn. Makes sense - and consistent with their plusher, riper style. (2634 views) | | | Tasted by bestdamncab on 10/24/2016 & rated 88 points: MW Institute 2013 American Cabernet Tasting, never tasted this Winery before, nose of blackberry, dusty earth, and briar, same on the palate, rich fruit, easy sipping Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit forward, tasty, soft tannins showed during the medium/long finish. Retail under $35, good but not great QPR. (1841 views) | | | Tasted by srh on 9/17/2016: Taste WA State Wines (San Diego Wine & Beer Co.): N: Somewhat muted, but SEEMS elegant: Berries, some pyrazines & smoke, jamminess coming out as it opens.
P: Med, very likely MF body with additional cellaring; VERY long with excellent structure; Needs a good yr or 2 to come together. [Though I didn't purchase any, I think it's QUITE a reasonable cellaring candidate @ $32.95.] (1888 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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RJonWine.com (12/10/2015)
(Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon) Very dark ruby color; appealing, tart plum, black fruit, dried berry, dark chocolate nose; tasty, tart black fruit, tart black currant, dark chocolate, light menthol, tart blackberry syrup, fig palate with good balancing acidity; could use 1-plus year; medium-plus finish (14.5% alcohol) 89+ points 89 points |
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| Canvasback 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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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