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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 51 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 7/8/2012 & rated 91 points: Honeydew and rose on the nose; more butter and honey on the palate; good to drink; very long finish; somewhat surprised given the value of this wine (2800 views) | | | Tasted by Coleman on 7/30/2010 & rated 88 points: Nice honeydew melon and mango on the nose. Lots of oak on the palate, so much that it overbears the fruit. It dies down a little bit with airtime. Other than the oak, it is a really good wine. (3139 views) | | | Tasted by Bill Davis on 5/5/2010 & rated 90 points: Enjoyed with some smoked salmon and crackers. (3491 views) | | | Tasted by Tuffdawg on 2/18/2010 & rated 89 points: Very consistant. Well balanced, vanilla, butter, peach, green apple on the nose. The palate has decent viscosity with very good balance between oak and fruit. Can't go wrong for the price. (3472 views) | | | Tasted by Zonk on 1/21/2010 & rated 87 points: Can't beat it for the price but a little more oak than I normally like (3574 views) | | | Tasted by theilliniguy on 1/18/2010 & rated 78 points: Flat not much fruit. (2089 views) | | | Tasted by thelostverse on 1/11/2010 & rated 88 points: Hard to beat for $7. Light honey gold in color. Butter and oak on the nose, but the palate added some green apples. Would make a great house white for non-wino friends. (2070 views) | | | Tasted by Tuffdawg on 1/6/2010 & rated 88 points: Pale golden color. Nose of pear, apricots, and faint apple along with some toasty oak. On the palate not as much oak as I was expecting which is good for me. I don't care as much for the heavy oaky chards. Nice clean fruit comes through but would have liked a bit more acid. Still very good for the price. (1969 views) | | | Tasted by Bill Davis on 1/6/2010 & rated 90 points: Enjoyed as a sipper and then with baked salmon and spinach horta! Yummy (2170 views) | | | Tasted by Bill Davis on 11/18/2009 & rated 92 points: I like this wine. A Burgundian/Calif style where they stir the wine & the lees ("batonnage") in the barrel (!!!) makes this wine delicious (rich & creamy). I enjoyed iwth pain d'catalan et pasta. Note: I stored and served this wine at room temperature...I think this allows the flavours and finish to perform. (2390 views) | | | Tasted by VanVino on 10/31/2009 & rated 88 points: Pale yellow with floral and vanilla aromas--almost waffle cone like. Crisp acid with flavors of butter and cream. A little heavy on the oak, but still a nice QPR play. Great with our giant salads with veggie buffalo wings. (2285 views) | | | Tasted by Bill Davis on 10/26/2009 & rated 92 points: This is a very enjoyable sipping wine, I think because of the 'battonage' barrel stirring. A burgundian/Calif style. I think it would go well with seafood with white sauce. For the price, this is outstanding. (2422 views) | | | Tasted by EaglesWin on 10/3/2009 & rated 89 points: Oaky chard. Lots of vanilla on the finish. Best for the price. (2825 views) | | | Tasted by donsimpson on 9/6/2009 & rated 88 points: Terrific wine for the price. First rate with grilled salmon. (2624 views) | | | Tasted by cobystilp on 7/12/2009 & rated 89 points: I tasted a glass of this again and loved it just as much. I think I'm a sucker for the value. Pears and vanilla to taste. Pale golden color. The nose has some alcohol. (2784 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 5/3/2009 & rated 89 points: Very decent bottle of wine - goes well with food. (3021 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 4/22/2009 & rated 89 points: Very good! More like a PG, too light and crisp for a Chard (3015 views) | | | Tasted by bjecjohnson on 4/20/2009 & rated 82 points: SMELL: Very heavy apricot smell on the nose. Very tart.
TASTE: Very disjointed. Lots of butter and not a lot of fruit. Expected a lot different after the very fragrant nose. (3495 views) | | | Tasted by Zinlady on 4/15/2009 & rated 88 points: Had as an aperitif on Easter and everyone enjoyed it. Not very oaky. Very smooth. Went well with cheese (2906 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 3/24/2009 & rated 86 points: Decent bottle, more oak than I prefer. (2859 views) | | | Tasted by Outplaying on 3/21/2009 & rated 86 points: oily mouthfeel, citrus/lemons, cream and butterscotch. For the price it is pretty good. (2848 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 3/15/2009: light golden color. medium + viscosit. lemons, buttercream and butterscotch on the nose. full-bodied with lots of butterscotch, pear and apple flavors. lots of oak, but it's yummy. medium acid keeps it quite well-balanced. (2895 views) | | | Tasted by Cameron Gunn on 2/5/2009 & rated 69 points: Tight nose when cold. Opens up to gobs of caramel candy and not much else. Tastes cheap and carmely with a hint of clove. Bogle, Chateau St. Jean et.al kick the crap out of this. Yuck. (2694 views) | | | Tasted by Rick B on 2/5/2009 & rated 83 points: Paired with blackened shrimp. Overpowering oak with a touch of butterscotch on the nose and palate. Not terrible but not particularly memorable either. A bit too much oak for me (and I like oak). I agree with the previous post, Bogle chardonnay is light years ahead at this price point. (2758 views) | | | Tasted by cobystilp on 1/27/2009 & rated 90 points: This wine rocks for the price. This one had a little darker fruit notes than previous vintages. I think it is drinking perfectly now. Toasted pears and cream. Nice. Buy many more as everyday white. (2670 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Columbia Crest Producer website2007 Columbia Crest Chardonnay Grand EstatesWinemaker Notes: Delicate aromas of apple and pear lead to notes of melon and creamy butter on the palate. The refined flavors of this Chardonnay cumulate in a lingering finish that gracefully balances sweet oak, caramelized sugar, and fruit. Ray Einberger, Winemaker
Wine Spectator: Lithe, open-textured and inviting, offering a very pretty mouthful of delicately spicy pear and fig flavors that linger on the silky finish. Drink now. Score: 89. —Harvey Steiman, February 28, 2009.
Wine Enthusiast: As comfortable as an old shoe, the Grand Estates Chardonnay from Columbia Crest delivers broad, open flavors of buttered fruit – almost like biting into a slice of apple pie, crust and all. Hard to argue with it, all 160,000 cases strong. Score: 86. —Paul Gregutt, May 01, 2009. Chardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeUSAAmerican 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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