Winery Portteus - Rattlesnake Red

Winery PortteusRattlesnake Red

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus is a red wine from the region of Rattlesnake Hills of Washington.
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese, the Zinfandel and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Rattlesnake Red from the Winery Portteus

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Portteus's Rattlesnake Red.

Winemaker
Paul P
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Rattlesnake Red - 2017
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Rattlesnake Red - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Rattlesnake Red - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rattlesnake Red - 2013
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rattlesnake Red - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Rattlesnake Red - 2011
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Rattlesnake Red - 2010
In the top 100 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Rattlesnake Red from Winery Portteus are 2014, 2013, 2009, 2011 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Portteus

The winery offers 29 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rattlesnake Hills in the region of Washington

The Winery Portteus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Rattlesnake Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Washington
In the top 20000 of of United States wines
In the top 950 of of Rattlesnake Hills wines
In the top 80000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rattlesnake Hills

The wine region of Rattlesnake Hills is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Two Mountain or the Domaine Ryan Patrick produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rattlesnake Hills are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rattlesnake Hills often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or floral.


The wine region of Washington

Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.

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The word of the wine: Floral

Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.

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