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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.7 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by RPerro on 1/21/2023 & rated 92 points: 21 Grams Vertical: 2005-2016. (Home, Portland OR): 21 Grams Vertical: 2005-2016. Someone at the party called this wine "caramelly" and I think it really hits in this case. Red and black berries, caramel-cola flavors and nice acidity. This was very well-rounded and drinking great. I think it'll continue to show well for a number of years. (2131 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 12/31/2022 & rated 91 points: Very different than the last bottle I opened 7 years ago, but still not a great wine. Lots of crunchy red fruits, and some good depth that raised the score above 90. (563 views) | | | Tasted by millerarner on 11/17/2022 & rated 94 points: Quite nice (832 views) | | | Tasted by pmarlo on 6/27/2021 & rated 89 points: Not all that. I expected more and it didn't deliver. Didn't even finish the bottle, what a shame. It felt on the thin side and nothing above an average bottle of wine. Disappointed in this one. (2764 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 4/24/2021 & rated 93 points: Decanted and enjoyed with grilled fajitas at a family birthday celebration. Clear, deep ruby showing no signs of bricking or age. Aromatic violet florals, cherries, blackberries, mixed currant, baking spice, dark chocolate, and tobacco. Balanced flavors and a mellow, silky mouthfeel, accentuating a wide array complex and layered flavors. Well integrated structure, supporting an exquisite finish. Seems like this can go another 3-5 years. (1538 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 4/22/2021 & rated 93 points: WIML93
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of smoke, currants, graphite, flowers and roasted meat. Flavors of currants, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (1219 views) | | | Tasted by rakasome on 2/25/2021 & rated 95 points: This was just crazy good. Bright cherries seemed dominant. Perfect drinking right now. Wow. Hard to believe that after sitting in the bottle nearly 10 years how good a wine can be. Lovely. (1484 views) | | | Tasted by shellylowen on 1/31/2020 & rated 94 points: Great nose, body, flavor, long finish (5392 views) | | | Tasted by fingers on 5/22/2018 & rated 93 points: Followed over two nights open and preferred it the more it gained air. Almost fully opaque ruby to the edge with an average amount of fine sediment. Blackberries and licorice with minor wood in the bouquet. Pretty sure I’m catching a small dash of Merlot adding to the mix. Big, flavorful palate with excellent texture and feel, but there’s no escaping the high alcohol effect. It also could use another good 3-5 years to really come into its own. It’s a good to great wine, but perhaps out of my wheelhouse these days. 5+12+17+9= 93 (9703 views) | | | Tasted by rmcbrayer on 4/21/2018 & rated 94 points: Slow ox'd for two hours, then decanted for 30 minutes at a restaurant.
A pleasant mix of cassis, graphite, and chocolate. Moderate tannin, long finish. I don't drink a lot of Washington Cab, but this was very nice. Drinks well now, but seems like it will last another 10 yrs. (2738 views) | | | Tasted by Quiet Lion on 6/23/2016 & rated 94 points: Pauillac-like blend, approachable young. Quite nice right out of the bottle. (15057 views) | | | Tasted by skifree on 1/14/2016 & rated 90 points: Have concluded that this was infanticide. Took to a dinner with JRockman & F22Nickell at Red House in Renton, where they opened and decanted the wine. It was very closed, with almost a bitter espresso component even after waiting some time to drink. Had them pour the rest of the wine back into bottle (a telling sign), and enjoyed tonight. Still had the espresso, but had some black fruits and leather as well. This is an elegant wine, reminded me more of a Pomerol than an LB Bordeaux. (1/2(88 + 92)) = 90 (7923 views) | | | Tasted by BBencz on 2/23/2015 & rated 93 points: Popped and poured through a Vinturi, which was probably a little aggressive. Big nose of red fruit and herbs. Solid red and black fruit, with a bit of chocolate across a long finish. Tannins up front, but not overwhelming. Really nice wine, and has the stuffing to go another 10 years. Drinking way better than the 2009. (11976 views) | | | Tasted by handymom on 11/29/2014 & rated 92 points: Excellent wine. (7048 views) | | | Tasted by hdchappy on 7/23/2014 & rated 95 points: Great bottle of Cab regardless of region, would compare well to CA and French wines twice the price. (8734 views) |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171
(21 Grams Red Wine Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (9/4/2013)
(21 Grams Red Wine Columbia Valley) All about elegance, this is perhaps my favorite of the releases from this winery. It shows notes of cherry, olive, and dried herbs. The palate has incredible grace and texture, mouthwatering acidity, and a finish that stretches out for more than a minute ***** points |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous and Washington Wine Report. (manage subscription channels) |
| 21 Grams 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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