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| Drinking window: Drink between 2009 and 2011 (based on 51 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 8/30/2018: Burnished wood and fat on the palate but not off. Mineral and not tired. But I’m not sure a crowd pleaser either. (2422 views) | | | Tasted by paulmase on 3/17/2012 & rated 84 points: Past its prime, rapidly losing its floral nose and fruit. Just ok at this point 84pts and declining. (3395 views) | | | Tasted by njgolfer on 4/24/2011 & rated 88 points: Good acidity and balance. Palate has well defined pear and dried apricot flavors and hints of orange blossom. Acidity stays through the finish with a little bite at the end. Could use a touch more minerality to round out the wine. Overall, an enjoyable Viognier. (2366 views) | | | Tasted by Gilmortal on 1/25/2011 & rated 89 points: Very good wine -- tropical fruitmeat, honey and vanilla. (3759 views) | | | Tasted by talesofthegrape on 7/25/2010: Rich golden color with fragrant aromas of stone fruits and honeysuckle. There is an underlying mineral layers that goes really well with the silky, lanolin-like texture. (4022 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 7/21/2010: More peachy than I remember. (3236 views) | | | Tasted by Barstool on 7/5/2010 & rated 82 points: Not my favorite Viognier. Second bottle I've tried of this vintage and my response is consistent. I think the honied, floral notes of this viognier are out of balance, the wine seems flat and flabby to me - lacking acid to balance the tropical notes. Disappointing in that I like Viognier and K's wines a great deal. Can't win 'em all... (2226 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 7/4/2010: Really nice white. Great balance with plenty of juicy fruit. (2050 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 3/19/2010: Still big and buxom, better out of a Pinot glass. Needs to be drunk up. (2073 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 2/13/2010 & rated 90 points: Pointed, rich nose of bees wax, white flowers and apple / pear. Palate is laser focused with sharp acidity well matched to medium bodied fruit. Pure, waxy fruits provide persistence into a medium, floral finish. (2158 views) | | | Tasted by paulmase on 1/9/2010 & rated 92 points: Citrus and pears on the nose bright acidity, honeysuckle and stone fruit on the palate. A great viognier 92pts. (2202 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 12/12/2009: I got my first real viognier
bought it at the Waterford Wine
drank it til my liver blend
It was my viognier of '09
Me and some guys from school
We had a bar and we tried real hard
Jimmy quit, jody went to rehab
shoulda known, we'd never get far
Standin on your mama's porch
You told me that it would cellar forever
Oh when I took a glass
I new that it was now or never
That was the best Viognier of my life (2523 views) | | | Tasted by pmilne on 10/30/2009 & rated 91 points: Very nice florals and fruit on the nose. Citrus flowers and peaches and apricots. Taste didn't disappoint. Lots of fruit, but balanced by acidity to keep from being too sweet. Nice taste of peaches and lemon drops. Nice clean finish. (2625 views) | | | Tasted by moguls on 9/23/2009 & rated 90 points: Very nice floral/peach on nose. Wonderfully balanced mouth feel with enough structure to make everything come together. Blew the Paras viognier out of the water.
Outstanding. (2686 views) | | | Tasted by Bluedevil99 on 9/5/2009: Brought to a party. Obvious peach and floral notes on the nose and palate. Missing some of the depth and weight I expect from previous good experience with K-V wines. I think I may have over-chilled this, so will hold off on rating. (2732 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 9/4/2009: Mega Slide (Waterford Wines Milwaukee): Peach and flower blossom on the nose. quite a sweet floral note in the air tonight. Medium acid and a hint of chalk. drying note on the finish balances the perceived sweet nicely. (3217 views) | | | Tasted by Beavis77 on 9/4/2009: Mega-Slide! (Waterford Wine Co. Tasting Room): Highly aromatic nose of peaches and stone fruit. Some hints of floral and honey.
Getting nice flavors of peach with a touch of bitter almond. Seems a bit watery, but I think it's because it's too cold.
Nice with the BBQ. (3267 views) | | | Tasted by Geo58 on 6/22/2009 & rated 89 points: very good solid wine (2774 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 6/18/2009 & rated 90 points: Dang, really liked this. Peach, apricot, mango and honeysuckle on the nose. Apricot, tropical fruit, a bit of minerality on the palate. Very nice acidity and balance. Must get some more. (2842 views) | | | Tasted by Tarrant on 6/2/2009 & rated 90 points: Lovely Viognier - Yellow/Gold, medium bodied, nose of flowers, peach, pear, lanolin and a touch of vanilla, nice balancing acidity, smooth on the palate with nice length (90 Points). (2620 views) | | | Tasted by AdamWallstein on 5/21/2009 & rated 90 points: Very nice: Generous nose of tropical fruit and sea-water. Well proportioned and plenty of cut on the palate leading to a satisfying finish. (2785 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 5/12/2009: Better than the label would suggest. (2699 views) | | | Tasted by jsokel on 4/10/2009 & rated 89 points: Generally not a Viognier lover, but this is a nice one. Not overly floral (my usual complaint), nice body. (2887 views) | | | Tasted by nzinkgraf on 3/21/2009: grilled pizza, Italian lady and spring tyme. (Waterford Wines Milwaukee): not to exicted or over the top peach notes. light minerality adds complexity to this finely tuned spring quaffer. (3183 views) | | | Tasted by al-Zabba on 3/21/2009: Fresh and alive with tropical fruit, lively minerality and fruit glazed almond confections, what a delight! (3114 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141
(K Vintners Viognier Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Sean Sullivan
Washington Wine Report (1/19/2009)
(K Vintners Viognier Columbia Valley) Almost clear in color. An engaging nose with white peach and mineral hints. Not swirled tropical fruit shows through. On the taste, just of touch of sweetness and peach. A very enjoyable wine. *** points |
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of Vinous and Washington Wine Report. (manage subscription channels) |
| 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.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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