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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 70 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by caroleandjay on 1/30/2024 & rated 93 points: Finally opened one of these pups. 45 minute decant
V - Clear deep ruby, almost purple. Significant meniscus.
N - Cherry, blueberry, plum, bit of violet. Vanilla and baking spices.
P Cherry and blackberry, cocoa and baking spices. You can taste the age on the finish as the flavors deepens.
Silky, velvety and flavorful.
Good bit of sediment - so be careful. (290 views) | | | Tasted by The_Cat on 1/17/2024 & rated 93 points: Ripe and rich in the nose. Full bodied a bit warm but very well integrated tannins and excellent length. (355 views) | | | Tasted by Rtaker61 on 12/25/2023 & rated 93 points: Big fruity silky. Beautiful bottle of wine (277 views) | | | Tasted by pgrzesik on 11/4/2023 & rated 92 points: This was a fantastic wine. We drank this with home made hamburgers on the grill and it was fantastic. The wine pours a very dark almost purple color. No real signs of age on the rim. The nose is very pleasant with lots of dark fruit, still felt very primary on the nose. It did have a bit of alcohol bite on the nose that took away a bit from the experience. The palate was medium to full bodied, lots of dark fruit on the palate, long good finish. The only downside on was the bite on the palate from the alcohol. Overall a really enjoyable wine - probably in its prime drinking window. (414 views) | | | Tasted by 422dbowlsby on 9/19/2023 & rated 94 points: Well worth waiting for. Dark inky black appearance with deep purple rim. Rich dark fruits with smooth tanins. Velvety mouth feel, medium long finish. (609 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 12/12/2021 & rated 90 points: Served with ribs and the richness and black fruit of the wine complemented the dish.
Lots of depth and layers of flavor. Black and red fruit, coffee and a finish of dark chocolate (1807 views) | | | Tasted by JCGuthrie on 8/7/2021 & rated 92 points: Dark black fruit with a dusty, mineral element. Drinking well with some air. (1868 views) | | | Tasted by WAWINEFAN on 6/9/2021 & rated 91 points: A great wine - in a good place now. (1915 views) | | | Tasted by deekmon on 5/12/2021 & rated 92 points: 85% Caberenet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Syrah (1930 views) | | | Tasted by Château de Farmer on 12/12/2020 & rated 91 points: Deep purple color still at 8 years and lots of blue fruit. Tannins have settled but still could use a little more smoothing. Vanilla and other oak signatures notable. There is a quality and refinement signature (hard to describe) that is evident on the nose and initial palate, and the finish is long. This is a good or very good wine, but not special, and probably not worth $60+. Enjoyed but hard to justify cost. Good enough that I’ll check other vintages to confirm, though. (2145 views) | | | Tasted by jimyeni on 10/10/2020 & rated 92 points: Quite enjoyable. (1570 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 5/8/2020 & rated 95 points: Big, bold, rich and round. Layers of red fruit with hints of blackberry with oak notes. Tannic backbone supporting a silky smooth finish. Superb! (1511 views) | | | Tasted by Dough Boy on 1/8/2020 & rated 92 points: Not the punch of Cali Cabs but nice expression of the Italian/US collaboration, although maybe a dichotomy to some. Earthy tones and fruit - pleasant wine. (1880 views) | | | Tasted by Cjs578 on 2/3/2019 & rated 84 points: Massive fruit bomb. Disjointed, hot and sweet. Might down in 10+ years but right now, not in a great place. (2469 views) | | | Tasted by mtnbarry on 10/6/2018 & rated 88 points: I think this is overrated. Good solid WA cab, but, not up there with so many others in the state from this vintage. Lacks the "wow" factor. Perhaps a few more years will change that, but, I don't think so. Drink now. (2621 views) | | | Tasted by JCGuthrie on 2/5/2018: Only had a small taste at our Super Bowl party, but the best this has tasted to me so far. 91 - 92. (3466 views) | | | Tasted by EvanRose on 6/18/2017 & rated 93 points: Happy Father's Day to me! Delicious and luscious. Lots of round red fruit with a long finish (4558 views) | | | Tasted by pmroddy on 5/24/2017 & rated 85 points: Must be me because I thought this was average at best and fully recognize that is not the general consensus (4248 views) | | | Tasted by markcic on 5/9/2017 & rated 91 points: Still very young. Unfortunately we had to pnp. Dark fruit on the nose. Berries, red meat and thyme on the palate. Finish was moderately long and smooth. A few years in the cellar or a few hours decant brings this to a 93. (3840 views) | | | Tasted by tkdlzhbb on 4/29/2017 & rated 85 points: 맛있기는 한데 가격대비 아닌것 같음 (3184 views) | | | Tasted by Mkaz on 4/10/2017 & rated 92 points: Give this a couple more years in the bottle or a very long decant. Nothing special on day 1, and really just kind of disjointed right out of the bottle. But with some cheese it came alive, so I thought "hey maybe there's something here". Recorked and put it back in the fridge overnight. Developed very well for a good showing on day 2. Went well with that cheddar again and then a couple of filets. Plan ahead and you'll be rewarded, IMO, and a much better wine with food than on its own. 92+. (2761 views) | | | Tasted by PT insurgent on 12/23/2016: See previous note and also my note for the 2011 vintage.
Modern, fruity wine, enough complexity of flavors, but nothing is driving this wine other than sweet, jammy fruit. (2287 views) | | | Tasted by PT insurgent on 12/17/2016: Very sweet and fruity. Consistent with my note for 2011 vintage. Happy to have tasted this wine on consecutive vintages but would feel very let down had I actually spent any money on this wine. It is just sweet, anonymous, and not interesting in the least. (1970 views) | | | Tasted by arnold2015 on 11/8/2016 & rated 94 points: Surprised by this wine, expected a Napa-esque fruit bomb, and was surprised by the balance, and flavors of this Bordeaux blend. Smokey dark fruits and a mild earthiness that contributed to the oak and tannin. Very smooth. (2447 views) | | | Tasted by jmcmchi on 7/3/2016 & rated 91 points: Mid red in glass
Pungent nose - dark fruit, considerable graphite
Smooth on palate, complex fruit layers and entwined mineral. Blue, bright berries finishing slightly mineral
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RJonWine.com (2/24/2016)
(Col Solare) Saturated, very dark ruby color; aromatic, black currant, tar, ripe berry nose; complex, tight, black currant, tar, ripe berry, vanilla, cedar palate; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Syrah; 14.5% alcohol) 92+ points 92 points |
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| Col Solare 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.Red Mountain WinesNW Article on Red Mountain
Wine Enthusiast Article on Red Mountain
The Seattle Times Article on Red Mountain |
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