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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.1 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Skrutt (Formerly RotHead) on 2/26/2021 & rated 88 points: Well you need some food with it. The strong acid wants to marry grilled, sweetish carrots as well as parboiled lemon zest in honey, tempered by chicken, Quorn or tofu, jasmine rice and a mild cardanom yoghurt.
Perhaps the -15 was a little better, bur I like the oumpf and the challenge of the spicy finish. (1079 views) | | | Tasted by Wine Team President on 12/5/2020 & rated 90 points: Enviting aroma - ‘Chardonnayesque’ ripe stone fruit with white/yellow flowers and a distant sea shell base. None of which translating to the palette. Broad entry - holds well (naturally, because it’s supported by the 14.5% engine) then leading into pidthier lemon with a green meadow herbaceous finish. Paired with Oysters and Thanksgiving turkey etc - It was a satisfactory call.
A reasonably balanced Viognier that was not too viscous or oily, but not particularly fruity either. Food functional sure, but kind of bulky. Interesting. Not bad. Wouldn’t repurchase. (1067 views) | | | Tasted by wino121 on 10/30/2020 & rated 91 points: Showing beautifully right now, be sure to let this warm up from super cold temps, it reveals the
Warm tropical fruit, good balance and an easy finish. Paired well with assorted cheese and meats.
This was a bit acidic a few years ago, it has mellowed nicely.
Drink now thru 2022 (1054 views) | | | Tasted by VlgJeff on 2/4/2020 & rated 83 points: PnP, chilled, but continued to open and round out for about 30 minutes. Slight floral aroma. Medium bodied wine with only faint touches of orange and apricot, but much more acidity than needed to balance. No where near as satisfying as the TNs from mid-18. Maybe we missed the drink window. (1190 views) | | | Tasted by YoRi on 12/10/2019 & rated 89 points: La note tient compte du prix.
Nez ouvert, ananas dans son jus, paille humide.
En bouche, fruits exotiques mures, ananas, goyave, l'acidité est (trop) faible, texture grasse, heureusement on ne percoit pas le taux élevé d'alcool.
Beaucoup trop cher.
À consommer la prochaine bouteille avec cuisine thailandaise, vietnamienne. (1327 views) | | | Tasted by Moonbootie on 10/20/2019 & rated 92 points: Delish! (691 views) | | | Tasted by glebar2 on 8/12/2019 & rated 80 points: This is not a very good wine. It lacks any of the floral or other characteristics of a viognier. Instead, it’s rather austere and lacks any charm at all. It could be that it’s on the fade, but I doubt that this wine ever had anything to offer. (716 views) | | | Tasted by Brian Glas on 5/22/2019 & rated 86 points: Popped and poured. A simple wine. Not much complexity. Some tropical fruits on the palate. I don't get much on the nose. Some good acid. Decent finish. (766 views) | | | Tasted by pattyvsmith on 3/5/2019 & rated 75 points: Good (707 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 9/17/2018 & rated 85 points: Tried at the Seattle Vino Volo. It almost smells a bit soapy and that translates to the palate which is all hand soap and floral to the extreme. It's like drinking something from bath and body works. Or at least what I expect that would taste like. A bit too intense for me. (1099 views) | | | Tasted by wineismylife on 8/18/2018 & rated 89 points: WIML89
Tasted non blind.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lychee, apricot and lemon. Flavors of orange, yellow pear, yellow apple and a bit of lemon zest. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink now. (1038 views) | | | Tasted by silton on 6/26/2018 & rated 90 points: Lush Viognier profile with ginger and cumin providing definition on the back end; there was an interesting room temperature glass discovered on day 3. (1317 views) | | | Tasted by RPerro on 6/3/2018 flawed bottle: Lightly corked and went down the drain. Not having good luck with white wines this year! (1102 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 2/16/2018: I liked this bottle even less than the first. The nose was off - my wife said if smelled like feet - and it had an unpleasant finish.
Really enjoyed the 14 and 15, the 16 is a significant step down. Too bad. (1160 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 1/15/2018 & rated 85 points: Pours faintly green, turning silver to the edge - looks ready for winter. Notes of French herbs, coconut, sweet island fruit and crackers on the nose. Tastes sweet to start - I can’t shake the sense of canned pineapple juice - adding vanilla custard and green apple through the finish. That tartness is too much though, turning almost bitter, and lingers in a kind of unpleasant way.
Grabbed a 16 since you can still find these in the shelves and while I want to like this but it just leaves me wanting more. The prior two vintages were quite a bit better. I’ll definitely try the 17 before buying. (943 views) | | | Tasted by kstoddard on 7/22/2017: Reduced (1574 views) |
| K Vintners Producer websiteViognierViogner is wrong wine
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.Yakima Valley Wine Yakima Valley |
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