Washington Wine Reviews
I drank these 5 wines and tasted apple, apple cider, bitter, black cherry, bright, cinnamon, fruity, honey, pear, slightly sweet. The wines are aged, food friendly, low alcohol, small production and came from a variety of sources, including wine clubs, wineries, and wine stores.
Wine reviews by: Jessyca Frederick |
2021 Naked Wines Michaud Riesling
This white wine tastes like most other “low alcohol” white wines — apple cider. I found it a touch sweet with no acid to balance it, and flabby. 11.9% ABV.
Tasting notes: slightly sweet, apple cider, cinnamon
2020 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Blanc
What I liked was that the Semillon added a bit of a honeyed, bitterish note to counteract the Sauv Blanc’s acidic fruitiness. It reminded me of a bright Viognier or a Viognier/Roussanne blend.
Tasting notes: honey, bitter, fruity, bright
2020 Delille Cellars Métier Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
A great expression of Washington’s best terroir across Columbia Valley and into Yakima Valley. Structured but easy drinking blend representing the region.
2015 Camaraderie Cellars Washington Cabernet Sauvignon
I enjoyed this Cabernet Sauvignon, which I often don’t. A blend of Cab Sauv from multiple Washington AVAs and 15% Merlot to soften the edges even further.
Tasting notes: black cherry
2021 Camaraderie Cellars Pinot Gris Yakima Valley
This is an example of a wine that wasn’t especially distinctive, but was exactly as advertised, “Fresh, bright acidity matches aromatics of apple and pear.” Food-friendly, indeed.
Tasting notes: apple, pear, bright
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