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Here's what they're saying
about Baer Winery Ursa
"Baer 'Ursa'
2001
We have just received the 2001 Baer Ursa. The 2000 was a big hit, putting
Baer at the top of our list of new Washington wineries. I tasted the 2001
a few months ago and was once again quite impressed. It’s a blend of
merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon and is made in a style that
can be enjoyed upon release. Though Lance Baer doubled his production this
year that only means 400 cases so I don’t expect this to last more than
a couple of months. "
Seattle
Tasting Group does WA-wines at Kaspars (4/16/2003)
"
We
followed up with a great flight from Baer Winery, and Lance Baer had a
chance to share his philosophy and his thoughts on some of his first
creations … I was amazed to hear that all three of these were pure
free-run, as the press wine was sold off for these. Very pure and focused,
these were delightful wines.
- 2000
Baer Winery Ursa [Washington, USA] 89 pts.
200 cases produced, all from Alder Ridge. Wow, this is driving and
pure with very impressive acidity and structure, showing a tart
cranberry character. This is very linear yet pure, clean and powerful.
- 2001
Baer Winery Ursa [Washington, USA] 90 pts.
397 cases produced. Compared to the 2000 this is a bit more spicy and
shows a bit more wood with a hint of maple syrup on the palate. This
is very nicely balanced with no rough edges.
- 2002
Baer Winery Ursa [Washington, USA] 92 pts.
This was a cask sample which Lance Baer brought. This seems to show a
higher percentage of Cabernet Franc with a bit of tea leaf or green
tobacco on the nose. On the palate this is quite sweet and expressive
again showing some brown sugar, very pure and balanced. Like the prior
two Baer wines, I found this to be very compact and laser focused.
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