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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 52 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Dave124 on 5/25/2019 & rated 87 points: Fruit forward. Enjoyable. (1255 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 5/8/2019 & rated 89 points: Consistent with prior notes, the tannins have softened although it is still assertive. Simple and robust. (1099 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 2/21/2019 & rated 88 points: A fun wine with in-laws and burgers. Nose shows juicy plums, blackberries, pipe tobacco, cocoa. Fresh and juicy, full-bodied, soft tannins, bright acidity. Tangy blackberries, plums, red and black currants, with cherries, pepper, moderate to significant vanilla and oak, but it all works out quite well. (1265 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 2/21/2019 & rated 89 points: The tannins have softened a bit but the fruit is still there. Simple but satusfying. (1184 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 12/5/2018 & rated 89 points: A bit rustic with earthy and tobacco notes. The fruit come through with significant tannins. Good concentration. (1282 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 10/21/2018 & rated 89 points: Good value. (607 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 9/4/2018 & rated 90 points: Medium to full bodied with balance and surprised smoothness. Good berry notes and nice earthiness. (811 views) | | | Tasted by Alaskawino on 4/17/2018 & rated 88 points: Medium to dark purple. Dark fruit with black cherry and raspberry notes. Cherry blackberry and cocoa spice. Long smooth finish. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 3/28/2018 & rated 90 points: Light tannins with decent fruit and mellow character. A bargain at this price point. (1192 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 3/27/2018 & rated 87 points: Lots of oak and big red fruit. A bit of a liquor-like quality. Not my style and I wouldn't buy it again, but if you like this sort of thing it is good for the price. (1263 views) | | | Tasted by edog77 on 12/23/2017 & rated 87 points: Delicious cherries vanilla and spice. Great value. (1560 views) | | | Tasted by guzmana on 12/13/2017 & rated 89 points: Full bodied and with a lot of structure. A little too tight even after a while of airing. It is OK. (1413 views) | | | Tasted by CFroggenhall on 12/5/2017 & rated 83 points: Soft body, too much alcohol on the finish, but juicy and fruity. Great value, maybe I’ll try aerating it next time. Would buy this for parties. (1182 views) | | | Tasted by TannicBeast on 11/5/2017 & rated 88 points: This is a remarkably good blend of 59% Merlot, 36% Syrah, 4% Viognier and 1% Cabernet Franc. It overflows with red and black fruit, savory spice, red flowers and sweet baking spices. If you want to quibble, the acidity and tannins are a little soft and the 14.5% alcohol is a little hot, but this red blend's appeal grows with time, rather than becoming tiresome. Aging this for 17 months in a combination of American and French oak, 40 percent new, is arguably too much, but the oak influence is more muted with time. This wine is a remarkable value at under $11. It is drinking well now and should continue to do so through 2019. WS 90. (1153 views) | | | Tasted by Z1nnfull on 10/1/2017 & rated 87 points: Nothing special, but not bad.
Their lower-priced Grand Estates is just as good, if not better.
Kind of a fruit bomb, this vintage is towards the end of its life. (1364 views) | | | Tasted by Alaskawino on 8/23/2017 & rated 85 points: Deep purple big fruit nose. Black cherry and current. And blackberry black cherry palette made for quaffing. Fine tannins and good acid support. The carmalized onion and mushroom pizza was very congenial. (1093 views) | | | Tasted by jjlobi on 6/26/2017 & rated 86 points: Popped and poured. A bit too sweet for my taste. But certainly drinkable. (1277 views) | | | Tasted by Bax62 on 6/19/2017 & rated 88 points: Nice forward fruit and well balanced for the price point. Drinks very well now. (1166 views) | | | Tasted by laurariski on 6/18/2017: From Tai (1069 views) | | | Tasted by Kasz on 4/22/2017 & rated 71 points: Gift (1053 views) | | | Tasted by nisid on 4/5/2017 & rated 88 points: A little funkier than I remember. Had it as a sipper this time, but I think it would be better as a food wine; I'm thinking some grilled beef would be perfect. (903 views) | | | Tasted by timfrank on 3/15/2017 & rated 89 points: Good nose. Dark chocolate. X
Smooth tannin. Great weekday wine (870 views) | | | Tasted by Dionysusx on 3/13/2017 & rated 90 points: Similar to previous note. Noticeably more vanilla in the body with milk chocolate and raspberry on the finish. (862 views) | | | Tasted by avwineguy on 2/12/2017 & rated 88 points: Gotta Agree with NIS_ID very smooth merlot , but I detect a little stinky sox (not in a bad way) from the Syrah...great QPR (984 views) | | | Tasted by nisid on 1/6/2017 & rated 88 points: A nice weekday wine. There is a nice smoothness from Merlot, with a hint of pepper from the Syrah. Will pick up a few more bottles next time it's on sale. (893 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Columbia Crest Producer websiteRed Blend.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.Horse Heaven Hills About AVA (Wikipedia) |
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