Baer Ursa is a premium red wine produced by Baer Winery, a renowned winery located in the Columbia Valley appellation of Washington State. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc grapes sourced from some of the best vineyards in the region. The vineyards are known for their unique features, including well-draining soils, ideal sun exposure, and cool breezes that help to maintain the grapes' acidity. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in French oak barrels to create a wine that is rich, complex, and full-bodied. Baer Ursa is a wine that showcases the best of Washington State's terroir, with its bold fruit flavors, firm tannins, and long, lingering finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Baer Ursa Major is a balanced and well-structured wine with a deep ruby color and aromas of ripe dark fruits and hints of spice.On the palate, it is full-bodied and rounded with a velvety texture and an intense core of blackberry, plum, and cassis. Notes of baking spices, tobacco, and earth linger on the long, persistent finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
ORIGINS
Winery: Baer
Region: Washington State
Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.