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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2014 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 3/12/2017 & rated 89 points: Tasting at a LWS and meeting an old friend for the first time (WRW): I must admit to not really liking this in its youth, but it has come around nicely. The oak has integrated, there is fruit left and slight tannins. Also brought from my cellar to add to the tasting. Purple/ruby in color. The nose has cassis, slight earthiness, bit of spice. On the palate, this has cassis and layers of earth. Wispy tannins. Nice balance. Good finish. The power of cellaring well made wine. (1892 views) | | | Tasted by suburbanfrog on 4/28/2014 & rated 89 points: Decanted several hour. Wine softened with time and was a very pleasant drinking Cab showing notes of black fruits. Nose was pleasant, not much more and maybe slight alcohol on nose. Enjoyable wine. (2520 views) | | | Tasted by grantyerke on 5/16/2013 & rated 88 points: A bit tart and just can't seem to open up even a day later. Bright berries with a leather caramel finish. Just too hot. (2793 views) | | | Tasted by What I'm Drinking Now on 11/13/2012 & rated 89 points: Ordered at BLT Steakhouse in Washington DC. This was a solid bottle of Cabernet despite the big mark up ($90). Dark red fruit dominated the mid palate with pleasant tobacco notes on the finish. The frame was medium and the color was dark ruby red. This wine far outshined a couple bottles of Chester Kidder that kicked off the night. (3231 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 11/4/2012 & rated 89 points: Very smooth with dark blue fruits - the cobbler note below really describes it well.... you get a nice sense of sweet baked crust and a slight spice. Some linger green pepper on the backside and very pleasant acidity - it paired nicely with the roast we enjoyed this with. This is right in it's stride and makes me look forward to visiting Peter's epic tasting over the holiday weekend to see how the 09s and 10s are coming together. (3177 views) | | | Tasted by Ewhite30 on 4/5/2012 & rated 88 points: Given the glass stopper we gave it a longer decant - about an hour and a half - and the even at that point the nose was still a bit tight. Into the second glass it all started to come together - dark berries, all the peppers are present (black, white and green) for great spice, and some clay notes as well. Very enjoyable. (2598 views) | | | Tasted by beezer6 on 1/16/2012 & rated 90 points: Really nice medium bodied wine sporting cool blue and purple fruit - cobbler, some light gray pepper and granite rock.
Balanced finish. Not extremely exciting but exquisitely made. I thoroughly enjoy both Pinot and Bordeaux varietals coming from Sineann. (1823 views) | | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 8/31/2010: The Merlot from Champoux is better, but more expensive too. Here, a touch greener and herby, a little bit tense. Again, my preference is for the Merlot. (2022 views) | | | Tasted by mdstenner on 6/26/2010 & rated 91 points: Nose of currants, dark cherry, cinnamon, cloves and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, with soft tannins and good acidity, with black currants and dark cherry fruits. Svelte and quite velvety. Drinking beautifully right now. (2644 views) | | | Tasted by manonthemoon on 6/24/2009 & rated 85 points: Had been dying to try an 07 cab, so decided to kill this entry level bottle. Notes from day 2. Color is purple. On the nose there is black and red raspberry, currant, a little cinnamon, chocolate, with a green pepper comming through. On the palate there is black raspberry, currant, green pepper, and milk chocolate towards the end. The tannins on the end are a little lower quality than I like, but the finish is average in length. Overall a decent entry level bottling not as full throttle as I was anticipating very accessible right out of the gate, and nothing to wait around on IMO. Drink, better on Day 1. 50+5+11+14+5 (2370 views) |
| Sineann Producer WebsiteCabernet 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.Columbia Valley Columbia Valley Winery Association |
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