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WINE EVALUATION METHODS
WineCOW’s evaluation
methods are different from pretty much any
known rating guide. Most of the wines are
purchased and reviewed at the recommendation
of friends, local wine merchants and other
industry sources. Therefore, just like the
everyday wine buyer, we listen to what people
have to say about the wine and then check
it out for ourselves. The result is an open
comparison of our findings to that of the
industry, as well as a value-based assessment
of cost to overall quality of the wine.
All wines are evaluated under equal conditions
to ensure objectivity for each wine or winery.
Evaluations consist of two consecutive glasses
(4oz average poor) each, rather than the
industries minimal 1-2 tastes, for a more
true wine drinking experience. This way
we can assess how the wine begins to open
up after it’s had time to breathe
in the glass and as the mouth grows accustom
to all the flavors.
Each wine is stored in our temperature-regulated
underground cellar until served for review,
which is never long. Price is not a consideration
in the general evaluation of the wine, but
does get mentioned as part of the overall
review, nor is a winery’s presence/stature
in the marketplace. Prices for each wine
are listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise
indicated.
HOW TO SUBMIT WINES
FOR REVIEW
If you are a Washington
or Northwest (including Oregon & Idaho)
winery and would like to submit wines to
WineCOW.com for review and/or rating, send
1-2 bottles of each wine to our shipping
address listed below. Feel free to submit
new wines whenever they are released, or
at any point throughout the year prior to
releasing the next vintage. We also encourage
wineries to send us their pre-released wines
as long as it’s the same bottling
that will go to the public (no barrel samples
unless pre-arranged). Please include a release
date when the wine will be available for
purchase.
WINECOW.COM CONTACT
INFO
Mailing/Shipping
Address:
Wine Connection of Washington
18645 151st Ave NE
Woodinville WA 98072
Phone/Fax: 866.292.8533
E-mail: wine [at] winecow.com
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