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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 22 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | Tasted by sommola on 12/10/2021: Drinks perfectly now (509 views) | | Tasted by ibglowin on 3/21/2021 & rated 92 points: Still crazy good even after all these years. (622 views) | | Tasted by WineJunkieWest on 12/15/2018 & rated 92 points: Drinking very nicely now. Decanted for an hour. Lovely nose of dark berries. Some tannins midpalate, but very smooth and lush. The definite winner of the night. Glad I have another cellared! (928 views) | | Tasted by ibglowin on 8/11/2018 & rated 92 points: Paired wonderfully with a NY Strip. Plenty of life left. PNP snd was excellent from first glass to the last. Fantastic wine made from grapes grown in the coolest growing season on record. Excellent job by John and the entire winemaking team. (1188 views) | | Tasted by tombiro on 12/31/2016 & rated 91 points: Beautifully dark, familiar cocoa notes that many a Bookwalter wine is known for. (1644 views) | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 12/12/2015 & rated 92 points: Better than I expected. Smokey on the nose with dark fruits, coffee and dark chocolate on the palate. Not a ton of length but enjoyable. (1701 views) | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 4/27/2015 & rated 93 points: Very enjoyable. Big fruit with tannins starting to smooth out. Nice barrel spice and coffee. (1726 views) | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 8/31/2014 & rated 94 points: Mix of red and dark fruit with chocolate and baking spices. Excellent. (1872 views) | | Tasted by Ben Christiansen on 7/23/2014: Herby and somewhat pretty on the nose. More grip and structure. Over T $60. (2147 views) | | Tasted by IamNotDrinkingAny#@!%Merlot on 5/17/2014: A ton of oak on this. Delicious wine, but the oak was a distraction. (1561 views) | | Tasted by Jamesgold on 1/29/2014 & rated 93 points: Young but with lots of potential. (1436 views) | | Tasted by Motz on 1/4/2014 & rated 91 points: Reminiscent of the 2009 Protagonist. Crimson with purple hues. Nose of red and dark berries, raspberry and cranberry stand out, oak, spice, with notes of summer flowers and minerality. Bright acids, oak, and red fruits star on the attack. The nicely balanced mid palate features dark fruits, with hints of minerality. The finish is short but agreeable.
A rock solid wine made in a crowd pleasing style, that also offers intriguing elements for more refined palates. (1317 views) |
| J. Bookwalter 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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