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2008 Hedges Family Estates Red Mountain Washington Red Blend

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The 2008 Hedges Red Mountain Red Blend, this winery's flagship wine, looks like a Bordeaux style blend on the surface, but another look reveals a small amount of Syrah added to the blend of Cab, Merlot, Cab Franc and Malbec. All of the fruit comes from Washington's Red Mountain AVA, though from a number of vineyards, and is aged for 10 months in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak, half new half neutral. It balanced firm acidity and tannins, for a lovely, complex wine with elegant black and red fruit and well-integrated spice. Give this some time in your cellar if you can, this has got the stuffing to age beautifully.

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By: Chiara Shannon |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 11/4/2011  | Send Email
In a tasting of 60+ domestic wines, it's hard to stand out. Nevertheless, more than one staff member marked Hedges' 2008 Red Moutain Red Blend with a star that intense October day. That's because it has everything we like to see - aromatics, substance, structure, a little meaty grit - all wrapped nicely up in a medium-bodied, classy, package; sophisticated but totally accessible. The nose leads with smokey, dark-fruited aromas, with gamey undertones and savory herb accents. There's a bit more density and ripeness here than in 07, and it works. Firm (but not too firm) grainy tannins frame the medium-bodied, juicy core, that is plump in all the right places. While this could age, it's really tasty now. A real standout in the domestic red wine category for $20, give it some air time and enjoy it with slow-braised beef short ribs or lamb stew.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.
Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
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Washington

- Washington has become one of the most important wine producing states in the United States, and development continues to grow rapidly. In 1969, when California was exploding as a wine producer, Washington had only two wineries, but by 2000 that number had passed 100. Most of Washington's grape crop goes to uses other than wine. Merlot and Chardonnay have been the most successful in Washington. It's interesting to note that Washington's prime wine regions are located at 46° north, along the same latitude as the legendary French wine districts of Bordeaux and Burgundy. During the summer, Washington averages more than two hours more sunlight each day compared to California.