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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 146 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Stbirch on 4/17/2024 & rated 90 points: Myranda really liked this wine (714 views) | | | Tasted by Stevethebeav on 3/21/2024 & rated 93 points: excellent (1194 views) | | | Tasted by Zinlady on 1/21/2024 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed but served with wrong food/fried chicken
Not as full bodied as I re (1725 views) | | | Tasted by ShadowIII on 11/5/2023 & rated 93 points: One of the best QPR wines, youthful, dark ruby, aromatics of dark fruit, blackberry, spice notes, vanilla, moderate tannins give good structure, long finish (2591 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 10/15/2023 & rated 92 points: 2 hr decant. Oak barrel, pine and dewy meadow on the nose. The palate has really softened over the last hour (one hour decant) with the wood and acids less prominent than they were. Heavy on the fruit which shows tart bing cherry, blackberry, charred barrel.
Much better than my last tasting a year plus ago when the fruit was more muted than vibrant, this clearly has a long runway but is well balanced in this early phase of its drinking window.
Will try to hold off another 9 to 12 months before tapping another bottle and concur that this should drink to 2034, maybe longer. Conveniently reinforces my 18 bottle purchase from last weeks offering. (2411 views) | | | Tasted by RPerro on 9/8/2023 & rated 93 points: 90 min decant; this is drinking surprisingly well for such a young wine. Fruit forward, showing red and black berry fruits, oak, vanilla, tar, and hints of dark chocolate and fig on the finish. Tannins are well-resolved and acid ties everything together nicely. Really enjoyable wine, particularly on day 2. Drink now - 2034+. (2538 views) | | | Tasted by mreinitz on 7/24/2023 & rated 90 points: After having had several bottles of the 2019 and the 2020 I can confidently say I like the 2020 more. That isn't to say this isn't ready, but it's a little muddy on the midpalate and lacks the richness of the 2020. (2573 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 7/11/2023 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2456 views) | | | Tasted by ziavino on 7/5/2023 & rated 95 points: Seriously good, with notes of ripe blackberry, black currant, dark chocolate, and tar coalescing throughout. Tannins flex on the long finish, providing ample tension and a preview of how this will continue to get better with time. (2011 views) | | | Tasted by sean7711 on 4/14/2023 & rated 93 points: Drank over two nights. One of my favorite QPRs. Still improving and have 5 left (3153 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 4/14/2023 & rated 93 points: As delicious as the last bottle! (2016 views) | | | Tasted by brouigu1 on 4/9/2023 & rated 91 points: A great bottle to pair with grilled filet and garlic baby red potatoes.
Red & black fruit on both the nose and palate. The balance was a little whacked as the acids were much more prominent. Regardless of acids, the wine presents nice fruits, spice, and some herbal notes on the finish. Even from QC this is a decent QPR drinking wine. (1966 views) | | | Tasted by Perfectly Paired on 2/12/2023 & rated 94 points: 90 minute decant. Beautiful dark ruby red color. Juicy red and black fruit on the nose with red floral, cedar and mocha notes. Palate jumps with ripe black fruit, toasted herbs, minerals and oak. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and balanced acid leading to a lengthy finish. Very nice now and will continue to develop. (2422 views) | | | Tasted by Colorado3G on 2/5/2023 & rated 91 points: 91 now and with some time in the cellar....definitely 92+! (2313 views) | | | Tasted by Zinlady on 2/4/2023 & rated 92 points: Enjoyed at Canterbury Room with 4 friends 2 had tenderloin and 3 had flounder stuffed with crab We all enjoyed Ready to drink. Not overly tannic Balanced Good nose. Medium bodied Some tar notes (1786 views) | | | Tasted by YankeeRobio on 1/28/2023 & rated 94 points: Such a great QPR wine. Probably my favorite of the CVR's to date. Followed over two nights. Great brooding blue and black fruit, slight tobacco. Will last another 15 years. (2287 views) | | | Tasted by Tag4wine on 1/3/2023 & rated 96 points: Great celebration of 41 years (2565 views) | | | Tasted by Swanywawa on 12/29/2022 & rated 94 points: This wine is a deep garnet colored. Nose of Blackberry and Cassis. Blackberry, Chocolate and slate across the palate. This wine has a beautifully long finish. It’s punching higher than its weight ! (1963 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 12/13/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2245 views) | | | Tasted by aerosol on 11/20/2022 & rated 92 points: Opened another bottle (see prior note of mine below) and it has aged a little longer and is becoming more drinkable. The wine has youthful color and intense aromas of leather. It's a monster that is starting to wake up, so give it more time and at least a 2 hour decant, or it could be less than enjoyable
I'll try another one in 6 months and report back (2298 views) | | | Tasted by jaxpaj on 10/21/2022 & rated 89 points: too soon, very acidic. (3107 views) | | | Tasted by RJWallis on 10/19/2022 & rated 90 points: Too soon, even with a two plus hour decant. But this will definitely be a keeper in a few years. (2457 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 9/30/2022 & rated 92 points: Similar tasting note to previous bottle with a touch of heat on the finish. Drinking well young! (2664 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 8/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Delicious ripe blackberry, plum and cassis notes on the nose and rich palate with chocolate and oak notes with refreshing tannins on the long finish. Great QPR! (2862 views) | | | Tasted by davidandrose on 7/1/2022 & rated 91 points: 2.5 hours bottle air. Not giving up much on the nose but is well-balanced as it crosses the palate. Graphite, minerality, black tea and leather are the dominant flavors on a wine that is quite different from any of other CVR I can recall; not much fruit going on here, at least not now.
Based on other notes I decanted the second half of the bottle to see if I can inspire more fruit or layering, as I'm unlikely to be able to gas off any to retry tomorrow. 90 now and will update accordingly.
UPDATE: At the 4 hr mark, the portion of the bottle that had 90mins decant time following 2.5 hrs slow ox is beginning to take on more of the traditional CVR sweetness to its finish, though the blue and black fruits still aren't present. But I'll bump from 90 to 91+ and see the upside with more age and air. (3316 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Quilceda Creek Producer websiteRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.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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