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At Vinoscout, you\u0026#39;ll discover a hand-picked selection of \u003cstrong\u003e10 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from Washington that bring the taste of the Northwest USA to your glass – with prices ranging from around €19 to €83, there\u0026#39;s something for every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cms-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"CMS Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMS Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a unique red wine blend from the family-owned \u003cstrong\u003eHedges Family Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e winery in \u003cstrong\u003eWashington State, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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On the palate, the wine is concentrated, juicy, yet crisp, with soft but present tannins, fine acidity, and a long, spicy finish full of black berries, chocolate, and lightly toasted spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The alcohol content varies depending on the vintage, ranging from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14.0% to 14.5% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is ideally served at 16–18°C, lightly decanted. 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Founded in 1983 in a former school building dating back to 1915, the winery has been working with the region\u0026#39;s best vineyards – including Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills – for over four decades. The dry continental climate, with hot days and cool nights, produces Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with fully ripe fruit and vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The nose reveals dark fruit – blackberry, blackcurrant – paired with espresso, graphite, and a spicy cigar box note. A hint of rose adds an unexpected touch to the profile. On the palate, black plum, blackberry, and lavender emerge: the tannins are present but integrated, the acidity holds everything together, and the finish is long and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 17–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2030. 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Powerful but not overpowering, with a structure you want to drink, not analyze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Charles Smith wasn\u0026#39;t born a winemaker. He came as a tour manager who discovered wine in Europe and found his place in Washington State. In Walla Walla, where the Columbia Valley meets the Blue Mountains, he began building K Vintners in 1999, a brand that transforms grapes from the region\u0026#39;s best vineyards into distinctive wines. Wine Enthusiast named him Winemaker of the Year in 2014 – not for perfection on paper, but for wines with character and vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, the Syrah displays black cherry and a hint of roasted meat, typical of the cool nights and hot days of Washington State. Earthy notes and dried herbs follow on the palate, with a generous finish and a mineral edge. 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The name \u0026quot;Golden West\u0026quot; hints at the western coastal influence that gives the wine its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the nose, blackcurrant, forest floor, and a subtle hint of spice—clove or allspice. On the palate, mineral notes of limestone and leather, medium body, dry finish with pleasant length. The acidity keeps the wine lively without making it harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature \u003cstrong\u003e15–17 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Pairs well with herb-crusted salmon fillet, mushroom risotto, or a mature goat cheese. 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In Walla Walla, he met the Frenchman Christophe Baron, who inspired him to produce his first wine. Baron sold him grapes – and with the Syrah from his Cailloux Vineyard, the first K-Vintners wine was born in 1999. Smith\u0026#39;s great talent was finding grapes from the best vineyards of various producers and creating something truly distinctive. The K-Vintners series was born. Charles Smith\u0026#39;s message is simple and compelling: \u0026quot;I make powerful, well-balanced wines, not overripe, but always with that certain something.\u0026quot; Starting out in 2001 with 330 cases, the K-Vintners winery\u0026#39;s production has now grown to 15,000 cases. Wine Spectator awarded the seductive 2010 K-Vintners Syrah Walla Walla Valley Old Stones 94 out of 100 points. 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Back in Seattle, Washington State, in the far northwest of the USA, he took over a small wine shop and made his first contacts with wine producers in the up-and-coming wine region between the Columbia Valley and the Blue Mountains. In Walla Walla, he met the Frenchman Christophe Baron, who inspired him to produce his first wine. Baron sold him grapes – and with the Syrah from his Cailloux Vineyard, the first K-Vintners wine was born in 1999. The fact that the wines stand out not only because of their eccentric labels is also evidenced by the reviews (Robert Parker, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator). Furthermore, Smith was named \u0026quot;Winemaker of the Year 2009\u0026quot; and was the first to achieve a perfect 100-point score in Washington. Charles Smith\u0026#39;s story is a typical American success story: he went to the bank with a full bottle of his own Syrah and a solid business plan, and came out with an empty bottle and a loan. 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