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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.9 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 8 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by juneau bob on 2/22/2019 & rated 89 points: Chocolate covered cherry nose. Toasted coffee flavor. Nice long finish. The wine has held up nicely at age 14. (553 views) | | Tasted by td7340 on 1/24/2011 & rated 90 points: great bottle for the price! (2153 views) | | Tasted by wade on 5/8/2010 & rated 92 points: I loved the color, a nice inky purple, a little sediment caught in the filter. Decanted 20 minutes. 2005 Columbia valley fruit was spectacular, and this wine shows it. This wine reminded me of a pretty girl who wears just the right amount of makeup. You know the deal, she doesn't really need makeup at all because she's so pretty, but too much and she'd look artificial... her foundation of tannins was nice structure, softened by decanting, and her eyes are enhanced with notes of vanilla and cocoa, with some carmelized and blackened spices. Maybe a little underbrush/sage, reminding me of Red Mountain. But the natural beauty of the pretty fruit shines through in the end, finishing wonderfully. It complimented the T-Bone steak perfectly. If I can find more I will buy again (I saw a large format at the store, I'm going to capture it and imprison it in my cellar for a future purpose. (2453 views) | | Tasted by wineboat on 1/29/2010 & rated 86 points: Big nose bursting with fruit delivers what it promises. Pleasant feel in the mouth makes you want to swish it around awhile and take in the dark fruit and chocolate and cherry flavors. Started to cloud up a little toward the end of the bottle. (1971 views) | | Tasted by wineaboutit on 1/16/2010 & rated 87 points: Popped and poured on 1/15. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry and dark chocolate. A full bodied blendl 40% cab, 26% merlot & 28% cab franc along w/a dash 3% petit verdot and 3% syrah. Day 2: Developing a ripe plum flavor, not as good as day 1. Drink up, don't see this getting any better. (1917 views) | | Tasted by wineaboutit on 1/4/2010 & rated 89 points: Nose of earth and dark fruits, raspberry stands out. A full bodied wine w/flavors of dark chocolate, raspberry and casis. A nice blend of 40% cabernet savignon, 26% merlot, 20% cab franc, 3% petit verdot & 3% syrah from a great vintage in Washinton state. A very solid blend. (1520 views) | | Tasted by wineaboutit on 4/18/2008 & rated 89 points: Dark chocolate, cherry and a touch of coffee on the nose. Medium to full bodied w/some backbone/tannins. A very tasty red wine, cab, merlot and cab franc? A wine which most anyone will enjoy. (719 views) |
| OS Winery (Owen Sullivan) Producer websiteRed Blend.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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