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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2021 (based on 15 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.5 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 85 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rossdhu House on 9/26/2021 & rated 89 points: Pretty jammy but not bad as a PNP. (1659 views) | | | Tasted by kmicho on 5/6/2021 & rated 87 points: Better than before. Maybe it was just the pairing with a rotisserie chicken salad with bacon (everything is better with bacon) but rating this up a couple of points over last time. Decent, cheap wine. (1861 views) | | | Tasted by kmicho on 2/3/2021 & rated 85 points: Probably the least good of the CC H3 series of wines. Not a lot going on in this bottle. Disappointed, actually. Even at the reasonable price, not going to purchase again. Heavy on minerality, but not a lot else. Mineral/medicinal nose. I have another of these...bummer... but I have a 2016 as well and we’ll see if it’s any better. (1954 views) | | | Tasted by kmicho on 1/10/2021 & rated 85 points: Nothing terribly special, but a good every day pop and pour wine. Not terribly complex, but goes well with pork or beef or a heavier chicken dish. (1952 views) | | | Tasted by L Wilson on 5/18/2020: See 7/20/19 tn (2608 views) | | | Tasted by djpo on 2/1/2020 & rated 87 points: Did well after relaxing a while in the cellar. (2124 views) | | | Tasted by jjlobi on 7/7/2019 & rated 87 points: Fruit forward and pleasant easy drinker as an everyday stand alone wine (2933 views) | | | Tasted by gamlingman on 6/10/2019 & rated 88 points: Once again proving that nice cabs do not need to come from Napa. Consistent wine with this vintage no exception. Nice solid nose with good array of black fruit up front with a bit of a gritty finish. For $12.00 you simply can't go wrong with this buy. (2605 views) | | | Tasted by Dougtulsa on 4/17/2019 & rated 89 points: i like it! smooth even taste. not complex but easy drinking (2875 views) | | | Tasted by dilbert64 on 4/4/2019 & rated 80 points: I think this is in the same league as the California Apothic Red. Cherry cough syrup accidentally mixed in with some prune juice tainted with off putting greenish after taste. What a mess. Maybe the bottle I got was flawed, but I am not willing to buy another bottle to find out. (2563 views) | | | Tasted by ScottHaller on 4/2/2019 & rated 89 points: Solid everyday wine. Decent body and fruit profiles. Probably should drink in the next 12 months as this is not a long term keeper (2241 views) | | | Tasted by jjlobi on 3/29/2019 & rated 87 points: Good body and balance. Fits my flavor profile. (1572 views) | | | Tasted by samsneed on 3/27/2019 & rated 87 points: Ok wine, cherry and licorice stood out for me. Easy to drink mid week cab. Got it on bogo for 7 bucks per, pretty good value at that price! (1496 views) | | | Tasted by jsternh on 3/19/2019 & rated 87 points: Very soft tannic structure but surprisingly good balanced. Label indicates 14.5 alcohol but it integrates well. For under $10 it is worth a try. Won't enhance your food but will provide a pleasant accompanyment. (1360 views) | | | Tasted by Sebastian80 on 3/9/2019 & rated 88 points: Cassis, pencil shavings, and a hint of underbrush. Fruity. Also some odd aroma I cannot identify. No obvious vanilla. Full bodied, smooth, medium(-) acidity. A sweet touch. Subtle bitterness in the finish. Nothing complex about it. Straightforward new world cab at a good price. Wouldn’t keep this in the cellar.
After one week in the fridge it’s slightly better. Very yummy cassis. (1374 views) | | | Tasted by jjlobi on 2/25/2019 & rated 89 points: A winner for me. Nice balance, body and flavor. A great match with a pulled pork that uses a balsamic barbecue sauce. (1366 views) | | | Tasted by Deesinha on 2/23/2019: Everyone really likes the wine. Ordering a case (1329 views) | | | Tasted by ERinSTL on 2/13/2019 & rated 89 points: Strong varietal flavor, very dry and tannic, medium- to full-bodied (1413 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 2/10/2019 & rated 88 points: Chinese New Year (Gen Hoe): CNY. Cassis and dark fruit with vanilla accents. (1712 views) | | | Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 2/7/2019 & rated 86 points: Day 1: Solid effort with cherry, plum, spice and wood. Good intensity and medium finish. Perfect wine for a hearty stew. 86 points
Day 2: Day 2 has not done this wine any favors. Muted fruit, spices and oak chips. Short to medium finish. Pales in comparison to day 1. 80 points
Recommendation: Good everyday value wine. Drink on day 1 and consume these young (within 2 years). (1398 views) | | | Tasted by gwarnken on 1/15/2019 & rated 86 points: While not the most complex wine, it is an easy drinker with soft tannins, a round palate and aromas of black cassis and violets. A wine that boasts a beautiful array of flavors including plum and black cherry, with licorice and vanilla layered between hints of mocha. (1384 views) | | | Tasted by alimack on 1/10/2019 & rated 86 points: Light bodied cabernet. Soft tannins with a touch of oakiness. (1445 views) | | | Tasted by seijaro on 12/18/2018 & rated 91 points: The low price ringer in a flight of six hefty wines, it clearly benefitted from the company. Not bad for a cheap PnP, probably 89 by itself. (1808 views) | | | Tasted by grfaust on 12/16/2018 & rated 89 points: Light bodied cab. Long legs with nice cherry flavors, soft tannin & oak. Opened up nicely after only a short time. Drinkable now. Paired nicely with ribs; let the flavor of the ribs show through without overtaking the flavor. Great value at $9.98. Headed back for a case. (1481 views) | | | Tasted by feinwine on 12/4/2018: Love this as a week day wine. Can’t beat the price! (1617 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Columbia Crest Producer website2015 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon H3“Over 75% C.S. with smaller amounts of Merlot & C.F. from 100% drip irrigation vyds planted on S-facing slopes; Grapes were crushed & then fermented 6-10 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation occurred in s/s tanks & oak barrels. Blending occurred immediately after fermentation. The wine aged predominately in oak barrels, 1/2 new & 1/2 older AM & FR, for > 6 mos. 13.5% ABV, 0.53 g/100mL T.A., & 3.79 pH;” 340,435 cases produced.Cabernet 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.Horse Heaven Hills About AVA (Wikipedia) |
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