Rough Spots for Washington 2009s
Tastings show wines with great intensity, but some with intrusive tannins
Posted: Dec 6, 2012 10:36am ET
As Washington has come into its own as a wine source worth following, consumers have appreciated the state's prevailing style of clear, pure flavors balanced against refreshing acidity and supple textures. Now that I have tasted the majority of the 2009 vintage, what strikes me is how many wines are much more tannic than usual.
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