Beverly Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, rosemary-infused beef tenderloin
✨ Technical Specifications
The Beverly Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc from Columbia Crest highlights one of the Columbia Valley's most distinctive terroirs. Situated on the banks of the Columbia River near the town of Beverly, Washington, this vineyard is defined by its deep, wind-blown Quincy sandy soils and a warm, arid microclimate. The relentless winds off the river help temper the heat and keep the canopy dry, while the sand forces the roots deep, resulting in low yields of highly concentrated fruit. In this unique environment, Cabernet Franc sheds its aggressive herbaceousness, developing rich dark fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a complex bouquet of dried herbs and cocoa. Crafted under Columbia Crest's prestigious Reserve program, this wine undergoes meticulous small-lot fermentation and extended aging in French oak barrels to showcase the elegant structure and expressive character of Washington State Cabernet Franc.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Columbia Crest was the pioneer winery founded within what is now the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA of eastern Washington. Situated along the benchlands above the Columbia River, the estate takes full advantage of a semi-arid, rain-shadowed microclimate marked by intense summer sunshine, constant river breezes that deter frost and pests, and fast-draining, wind-blown Warden silt loam soils. Initial plantings in 1978 and early winemaking under founding cellar master Doug Gore established the winery's benchmark status for reliable varietal purity and commercial scale. The production regimen bridges large-scale precision with small-lot barrel fermentation and French and American oak aging. Columbia Crest cemented its reputation when its 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year. Today, the estate produces tiered selections ranging from the everyday Two Vines and Grand Estates labels to vineyard-driven Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Franc