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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 23 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by kdubler on 4/19/2019: Had with Halibut.
The more I drink Viognier out of Washington the more I am always impressed. This had an expressive nose, but was not over the top like many new world expressions of the grape. Honeysuckle, peach, apricot and just a small hint of almost an oregano aroma. Acid was medium, but was enough to balance it out. Medium plus body and good length.
I often find Viognier to be too floral for my liking and can take on a canned peach aroma with just too much sweet smelling fruit. This wine was balanced and delicious, sad I don't have more. (934 views) | | | Tasted by czar33 on 10/1/2016 & rated 86 points: Mince et pas gras du tout, acidité dominante, fruit en retrait. Pas ce que je voulais. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by buckeye76 on 11/15/2014 & rated 93 points: CRISP FRUIT, APPLES AND MELONS IN THE NOSE AND FLAVOR. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH. (1627 views) | | | Tasted by jhieb on 3/16/2014 & rated 88 points: Light yellow in color. Apple, honey, and melon flavors. Strong acidity, and a little heavy. (2993 views) | | | Tasted by affordableCollector on 8/28/2013 & rated 86 points: clear, faint yellow, in color. citrus, floral, mineral, on the nose. spice, citrus, oak, on the palate. medium acid on the finish. (3293 views) | | | Tasted by JenXH on 8/17/2013 & rated 88 points: I'm a fan of Charles Smith wines so I was excited to find this. I don't recall ever having a Viognier before, reminded me a bit of a Chard on first sip. Heavy apple, some wood. Some tropical fruit flavors, light pineapple, with a light tart after bite. Settled in nicely, getting better as it went along. Interested to try this & other Viogniers again. (2651 views) | | | Tasted by WineScoundrel on 5/22/2013 & rated 90 points: Not an expert on straight viognier, but I really enjoyed this. Like a citrusy SB with more heft. (2215 views) | | | Tasted by christophee on 5/9/2013 & rated 84 points: Straw yellow and lite in the glass. Brett, walnuts and tropical fruit on the nose. Lite body with diluted citrus, wet stone, flowers and silky tartness. Short finish. Interesting up front, but fades quickly. (2140 views) | | | Tasted by AWineFan on 4/22/2013 & rated 90 points: A lovely nose with peach and apple aromas and hint of straw and honey. The palate follows the nose with fresh acidity. Not overripe like many viogniers. Truly delightful stuff. (1135 views) | | | Tasted by jstarnes on 1/11/2013 & rated 92 points: This wine is really good! will write more later. (1257 views) | | | Tasted by Firefly78 on 1/3/2013 & rated 89 points: Tropical fruits and wet stone on nose and palate. Dry, crisp with a medium finish. Nice bottle. (573 views) | | | Tasted by InternationalWineReport on 10/3/2012 & rated 90 points: The 2011 K Vintners Viognier offers aromas of tropical fruits, fresh peaches, toasted almond and wet stones. This is fresh and lively on the palate and finishes up clean and crisp. Very pretty. 100% Viognier. (Best 2012-2015) (1384 views) | | | Tasted by Ramberg on 8/23/2012 & rated 92 points: Great stuff!
Really good wine, with a mixture of old and new world.
I likes this allot.
Thanks Markus for bringing this bonus bottle.
Recomended and very priceworthy. (1952 views) |
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This is nonsense.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.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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