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| Drinking window: Drink between 2017 and 2024 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 32 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by pleader on 12/11/2023: Move to Arizona (242 views) | | | Tasted by pleader on 12/11/2023 & rated 51 points: No note or rating. Moving bottle to another location (285 views) | | | Tasted by Bobc7had on 4/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Just fabulous. Fully integrated tannins.
Nice touch of cab Franc
Will not improve. Drink now (768 views) | | | Tasted by familydoc on 12/25/2022 & rated 92 points: Drinking super well Dec 2022- great classic Bourdeaux blend- nice fruit still strong backbone, drinking well. Great fruit on the finish and long finish. Really enjoyed this with a beef tenderloin (822 views) | | | Tasted by JHuseby1 on 3/6/2021 & rated 93 points: Excellent deep, dark black cherry fruit with a velvety mouthfeel. Drinking very well in March 2021. (1856 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 11/14/2020: Black berries and leather, cedar on nose
Decanted one hour, served mid 60's F
Black fruit with an earthy/oaky backnote. Soft tannins, acidity not obtrusive. Medium + finish
Excellent with Camembert (1806 views) | | | Tasted by capnfutsal on 10/17/2020 & rated 92 points: Decanted and opens after about an hour. Fair amount of sediment at 60F - no problem. To the nose, blackberry, black plum, black cherry with slight black raspberry and hints of blueberry and boysenberry. Slight forest or moss. Slight leather which is gone as opens. On the palate, blackberry rules, with support from black cherry and plum, plus slight black raspberry and red cherry. White pepper > black pepper for spices. No leather, smoke or tobacco, but some vanilla or toffee? Tannins are in silky threads, barely providing support now. Full mouthfeel and medium length - almost fruit forward as it falls off at the midpoint. This is still lively. Alcohol is almost touching hot. Paired perfectly with steak. This is outstanding now, but not sure it will stretch much longer - drink by late 2021 or early 2022? (1746 views) | | | Tasted by jeginmt on 5/1/2020 & rated 94 points: I agree with the recent tasting notes as far as characteristics. I rate this wine as excellent to outstanding. A delicious meritage blend. Darn good for sure. (1726 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 4/7/2020: Accompanied a very simple meal. Decanted one-two hours
Lovely balance, unmistakable soft Wa notes, tannins subtle, fruit now restrained (1689 views) | | | Tasted by AJGalvin on 1/5/2020 & rated 92 points: Inky black color with ruby ring. Opaque, but no clear sediment. Medium weight. Medium-heavy dry. Scents of blackberries, green peppers, oak, dried leaves, and mushrooms. (1030 views) | | | Tasted by AJGalvin on 12/8/2019 & rated 91 points: Deep ruby color. Clear. Medium-light weight. Medium dry. Scents of dried leaves, baking spices, cranberries, blackberries, and light oak toast.Tastes of vanilla, blueberries, au jus and something else (maybe sage or, weirder, cilantro?) A excellent balanced Bordeaux. (955 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 12/26/2018: Two hour decant
Subtle aromas, lovely texture, velvet tannins, balance of fruit and savoury notes held up by restrained acidity (1562 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 5/27/2018: Didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Complex and silky, with cassis, spice and earth. Shows beautifully now with just 2 hours uncorked. (2022 views) | | | Tasted by AVLwhiner on 12/27/2017 & rated 92 points: Well balanced Bordeaux blend. Plenty of fruit with smooth finish. Decant 1 hour prior. (1909 views) | | | Tasted by Christine Havens on 7/13/2017 & rated 92 points: Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2013 Artist Series Red is an elegant composition of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 3% Cab Franc, with 85% of the fruit sourced from Cold Creek Vineyard. This is also winemaker Bob Bertheau’s favorite wine to blend, one where he’s given free reign. Freshly turned earth, black currants, cassis, sweet tobacco, and kirsch round out the nose. On the palate, it’s softly textured with mouth filling tannins. The balance of tannin to fruit is particularly nice in the Bordeaux-style blend. 14.5% ABV | Sample (2432 views) | | | Tasted by Christine Havens on 7/13/2017 & rated 92 points: Chateau Ste. Michelle’s 2013 Artist Series Red is an elegant composition of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 3% Cab Franc, with 85% of the fruit sourced from Cold Creek Vineyard. This is also winemaker Bob Bertheau’s favorite wine to blend, one where he’s given free reign. Freshly turned earth, black currants, cassis, sweet tobacco, and kirsch round out the nose. On the palate, it’s softly textured with mouth filling tannins. The balance of tannin to fruit is particularly nice in the Bordeaux-style blend. 14.5% ABV Sample (1772 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 8/17/2016: Sweeter version of classic Medoc nose
Needs three years to develop from today's promise
All the elements are there - mineral; ripe, controlled berries; smooth assertive tannins. If I must drink it now, vinturi and decant for three hours (1912 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, Focus on Washington: Hot Times in the Desert (Nov 2016) (11/1/2016)
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Producer websiteRed 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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