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Washington Wine Tasting Notes
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1998 Hogue Genesis Pepper Bridge Vineyard Walla Walla Washington Sangiovese $25.00 Score: 85.0 "A 'Super Tuscan' blend of Sangiovese with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a leathery, smokey wine with light spice. Dark fruit supports it all. " |
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1999 Hogue Columbia Valley [Washington] Chenin Blanc $7.00 Score: 90.0 "A dry Chenin that holds its own against most Chardonnays. Green grass, lime and melon flavors in fine balance, with a crisp, barely spritzy texture. Bright, tart and refreshing. A good aperitif, but it would be good with poultry, veal, pork or fish." |
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1997 Hogue Barrel Select Columbia Valley Washington Merlot $14.95 Score: 86.0 "Tight at first, with a little aeration thiswine really opens up, revealing lots of blackcherry on the palate with a touch of oak spice, medium tannin and a long fruity finish." |
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1998 Hogue Columbia Valley [Washington] Chardonnay $10.00 Score: 84.0 "Light green apple, dry, clean and refreshing. " |
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1999 Hogue Columbia Valley [Washington] Gewurztraminer $8.00 Score: 87.0 "Floral nose, spritzy, pear and grapefruit flavors, barely off-dry with a slightly astringent fruity finish of good length. Excellent pork wine" |
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1996 Columbia-Crest Estate Series Columbia Valley [Washington] Cabernet Sauvignon $16.00 Score: 88.0 "After tasting a series of heavy Cabernets, this more elegant style hit the spot. Its a medium bodied wine with fresh black currant aromas and flavors, silky smooth texture, light tannin, and subtle oak in the finish. " |
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1997 Columbia-Crest Columbia Valley [Washington] Cabernet Sauvignon $11.00 Score: 82.0 "Fuller bodied and more one-dimensional than the 'Estate Series,' this is a disappointment. " |
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1998 Hogue Barrel Select Columbia Valley Washington Chardonnay $13.95 Score: 90.0 "This is a deceptive wine: its so smooth and elegant that you could be fooled into believing its one-dimensional. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. Under the apple and vanilla are complex mineral and clove notes that give it great length. Fine value. Outstanding quality!" |
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1996 Hogue Reserve Columbia Valley Washington Merlot $15.00 Score: 88.0 "Smokey, dense blackberry-cherry fruit and vanilla flavors, lean and herbal on the palate. Good now, this one has great potential for further aging over the next decade." |
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1997 Hogue barrel select Columbia Valley Washington Syrah $15.00 Score: 91.0 "Heres a medium-bodied silky wine with layers of plum, vanilla and nutmeg, and a finish that wont quit. Pair with lamb, duck or tomato based sauces." |
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Hogue Washington Semillon $7.00 Score: 89.0 "Bright gooseberry and citrus peel wfith a cinnamon edge, lean, tart and an excellent choice with oysters or fish. Great bargain." |
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Hogue Columbia Valley Washington Johannisberg Riesling $7.00 Score: 87.0 "Crisp and spritzy apple, off dry, intense, sinfully quaffable-one sip leads to another. Very close to a Rheingau kabinett and a bargain at the price. Great as an aperitif, it would also be excellent with Mexican cuisine or fish." |
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Hogue Columbia Valley Washington Chardonnay Barrel Select Score: 85.0 "A light, well-balanced, lightly oaked Chardonnay with light butter and vanilla, plus melon flavors. Best with poultry." |
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1997 Hogue Columbia Valley Washington Cabernet-Merlot Score: 88.0 "Aromatic sage and concentrated black fruit on the nose, juicy black fruit on the mid-palate, moderate tannin, and a long tarry finish." |
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1998 Hogue Columbia Valley Washington Riesling Late Harvest $8.00 Score: 89.0 "Full, sweet and lush, this is like a well-rounded dessert-lavender, orange zest and clove. A perfect accompaniment to pound cake." |
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