Shooting Star (Jed Steele)
Blue Franc Washington State Blaufränkisch
Washington, USA
Wine of the tasting! Very impressed! Dark blueberry and bramble fruit. Begs for cheese with a nice dry finish!
Wine of the tasting! Very impressed! Dark blueberry and bramble fruit. Begs for cheese with a nice dry finish!
Nov 17th, 2017
Nice change of pace from the usual suspects, Blue Franc from Washington state. Could pass for a Willamette Pinot but at an everyday price. Found at Revival Wine & Spirits downtown St. Paul.
Nice change of pace from the usual suspects, Blue Franc from Washington state. Could pass for a Willamette Pinot but at an everyday price. Found at Revival Wine & Spirits downtown St. Paul.
3 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2015Simple, not extravagant. Seems richer on the nose. Smooth on the palate, without any notes that stand out significantly. Maybe the 2007 not as rich as later cuvées. I could see this as a decent picnic or lunch wine. The "historic" label (50 francs) at least could be the source of many stories and discussions of the good old times!
Simple, not extravagant. Seems richer on the nose. Smooth on the palate, without any notes that stand out significantly. Maybe the 2007 not as rich as later cuvées. I could see this as a decent picnic or lunch wine. The "historic" label (50 francs) at least could be the source of many stories and discussions of the good old times!
3 people found it helpfulJan 13th, 2015
Such quality for low cost. I could drink this all the time.
Such quality for low cost. I could drink this all the time.
3 people found it helpfulSep 16th, 2014From eastern Washington - Winemaker Jed Steele. Black cherry, almond. Tastes and smells beautiful.
From eastern Washington - Winemaker Jed Steele. Black cherry, almond. Tastes and smells beautiful.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2014
Notes of cranberry, vegetables, sea shells, and perhaps licorice and blackberry & rhubarb. Tastes of cinnamon, blue berry syrup. It gets better as you drink. Went well with spicy Italian cibo. Salute.
Notes of cranberry, vegetables, sea shells, and perhaps licorice and blackberry & rhubarb. Tastes of cinnamon, blue berry syrup. It gets better as you drink. Went well with spicy Italian cibo. Salute.
1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015Very jammy in the nose with hints of black licorice, earthy, leather. Very dry tannic at the tip of the tongue, finish is soft, almost non existent due to the dryness hanging on to the tip of the tongue.
Very jammy in the nose with hints of black licorice, earthy, leather. Very dry tannic at the tip of the tongue, finish is soft, almost non existent due to the dryness hanging on to the tip of the tongue.
1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2013
Rafael had this 11 years ago
Rafael had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2013
Second of the reds from Steele Wines under his Shooting Stars Label. This wine needed the extra day, on day one this was slightly bland and had a terrible bitter finish. But on day two it developed a little more complexity and definitely became more enjoyable. Bright ruby red with a bluieish hue. Nose was a little lighter than a Gamay. Lots of floral notes and some light dust. Also has some soft dark fruity undertones. Some dust on the palate too with insanely soft and light fruits. Low tannins (4/10) and light bodied. Still a little bitterness in the finish but a lot better than day one. Completely different than any other varietal we have tried. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in experimenting with new varietals. Drink till 2019.
Second of the reds from Steele Wines under his Shooting Stars Label. This wine needed the extra day, on day one this was slightly bland and had a terrible bitter finish. But on day two it developed a little more complexity and definitely became more enjoyable. Bright ruby red with a bluieish hue. Nose was a little lighter than a Gamay. Lots of floral notes and some light dust. Also has some soft dark fruity undertones. Some dust on the palate too with insanely soft and light fruits. Low tannins (4/10) and light bodied. Still a little bitterness in the finish but a lot better than day one. Completely different than any other varietal we have tried. Definitely worth checking out if you are interested in experimenting with new varietals. Drink till 2019.
Jun 2nd, 2016
Aka Blaufränkish. Love it like a Washington Pinot.
Aka Blaufränkish. Love it like a Washington Pinot.
Oct 21st, 2015