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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.1 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 76 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by MIRick on 3/17/2024 & rated 92 points: Score was for day 2. Wine was still tight and finally opened up beautifully on the 2nd day. Would suggest decanting (176 views) | | | Tasted by MIRick on 4/30/2023 & rated 88 points: Fresh out of the bottle a decent wine. However air was not kind to the wine and acids ended up dominating the wine.
Will open another bottle soon and hope for the better. Gilles, Long Shadows wine maker, makes spectacular wines so we were very surprised by this one bottle (704 views) | | | Tasted by om42 on 4/24/2023 & rated 93 points: Lots of life left. (631 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyDelMar on 10/2/2022 & rated 92 points: Decanted two hours and it needs it. Too much air however kills it. Decant two hours then drink over the next hour. IMO. Dark black color. Malbec dark. How WA Cab and Merlot rolls. Nice flavor layers with Cab dominating but again too much air and this thing dies. Have never experienced this with any other wine. Trust me on this. (1677 views) | | | Tasted by eszencia on 7/4/2022: Solid fruit. Tannin's grip remains. (1471 views) | | | Tasted by mianthon on 11/4/2021 & rated 90 points: Leather, dark fruits but tight. Decanted 2 hours and still needs more time to open up. (2032 views) | | | Tasted by WineGuyDelMar on 10/2/2021 & rated 91 points: Decanted 90 minutes. I think it needs more air time. Charcoal black color. Cab dominates here but great structure. Lots of black fruits with nice flavor layers. Nose is a bit muted. Wine is still tight and not fully open. A previous comment said the wine needed a couple more years which I agree with. Will hold my last bottle. (1955 views) | | | Tasted by Millennial Drinkers on 9/12/2021 & rated 92 points: Deep purplish ruby red. Dark nose with dark cocoa, black currants, cassis and spices. Medium tannins (6/10) with a medium body. Well rounded palate with dark cocoa, spiced herbs, cassis, graphite and minerals. Long finish. Drink till 2026. (2056 views) | | | Tasted by sroons on 2/26/2021 & rated 93 points: Soooooo good. Decanted 1/2 hour before drinking. Leather, fig, prune. A tiny bit of tannins. Loved it. (1732 views) | | | Tasted by mianthon on 2/13/2021 & rated 94 points: Really nice once its had some air. Firm tannin, leather and pepper on the nose. Long finish. Maybe a couple years too soon but looking forward to the next bottle. (1448 views) | | | Tasted by fitchbuck on 8/28/2020 & rated 91 points: Couldn't quite get this to sing across the palate like it did thru the air. Tried it solo & with a few different food pairings [but not beef] over several eves. Chewy with dusty tannin and acidity. Nice but expected more. (1511 views) | | | Tasted by jrglm on 8/27/2020 & rated 93 points: Super layer and complex wine. (1477 views) | | | Tasted by Nbkat8 on 5/22/2020 & rated 92 points: Needs a good decant to bring out the depth. Good left bank blend. (1711 views) | | | Tasted by RLinCellar on 11/1/2019: It has a nice finish...smooth, soft tannins. Not a big Napa Cab. More subtle. Good Cab nose, great legs!!!! (2074 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 10/21/2019: A bit of a puzzle.
Smooth dark berries from nose to palate, but an unpleasant oaky overtone on back palate which was very noticeable with pork, less so with a hard cheese and totally disappeared with Camembert
Lesson: stick to soft cheeses with this for the next few years (1963 views) | | | Tasted by mmpotter on 9/2/2019: Very nice. Balanced (1694 views) | | | Tasted by familydoc on 6/9/2019 & rated 93 points: vanilla, plum, jam, very ripe, a bit of spice
mint, plum, oregano, vanilla
The finish was maybe a little short for the quality of the rest of the wine, that held it back for what in the front palate was a 94-95 point wine for me (793 views) | | | Tasted by Coopcnr on 12/8/2018 & rated 92 points: Plush aromas of floral and berries. On the palate, black berries and bramble up front. with vanilla and cedar hightlighting the mid-palate. Tannins were still noticeable but not harsh - could easily cellar several more years. (2061 views) | | | Tasted by fredman on 11/18/2018 & rated 92 points: One-hour decant. Excellent. Drink or hold. (1958 views) | | | Tasted by cdp1276 on 10/12/2018 & rated 91 points: Great up front but fairly flat on finish. (1613 views) | | | Tasted by blabbott on 8/19/2018 & rated 92 points: Dark rich fruit blends with a bit of tar, solid tannins, well balanced acids and a hint of chocolate, all coming together into a complex and rich wine. Add a really long full finish, velvety mouth feel and we wish we had more. (1919 views) | | | Tasted by SGates on 7/13/2018 flawed bottle: Cooked, calvin and hobbs stewed monkey heads.... (1903 views) | | | Tasted by Trolson on 6/3/2018: Not ready to drink. (1952 views) | | | Tasted by brouigu1 on 4/2/2018 & rated 92 points: What's not to love about this wine?
Popped early but wanted to see what this was shaping up like... This had an hour decant and it was ready to go. A dark purple color with a firm nose of black berry, pencil shavings and oak spices.
Medium+ in body but a nice round mouthfeel. It is decently balanced but the tannin edge is still a tad sharp and not unexpected. Bold flavors of Black cherry, black berries along with cedar box and cocoa. Soft finish with very good hang time.
Time will reward no doubt. (1863 views) | | | Tasted by tmvedelago on 8/20/2017 & rated 92 points: Decanted for a bit over an hour. Medium bodied, rather smooth, and slightly tart. Subtle fruit flavors overlaid with strong tannins. Medium finish.
Best let it set another year or so. (2730 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Long Shadows Vintners Collection Red Wine Pirouette Washington) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (2/23/2016)
(Long Shadows Wineries Pirouette) Dark red violet color; fresh, tart currant, leafy nose; tasty, fresh, tart red currant, leafy palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 92 points |
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https://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2018/11/thanksgiving-feast-features-rhone-wine.htmlRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.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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