Beverly Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Beverly Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon showcases one of the Columbia Valley's most extreme and distinctive terroir sites. Situated on a remote, windswept sandy bench directly adjacent to the Columbia River, the Beverly Vineyard is defined by its deep, free-draining sand soils and intense desert heat. These harsh conditions force the self-rooted vines to dig deep for water, resulting in low yields of small, highly concentrated berries. Columbia Crest's winemaking team utilizes this fruit to craft a bold, structurally commanding Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine undergoes extended maceration and is aged in select French oak barrels, yielding a profile rich in dark blackberry, cassis, and espresso notes, underpinned by a distinct dusty minerality and robust, ripe tannins that reflect this unique desert landscape.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson, Washington, along the banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest is one of the Pacific Northwest's most significant and celebrated wineries. Owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the winery operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Columbia Valley, combining modern gravity-flow techniques with traditional oak barrel aging. Columbia Crest is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and value, showcasing the region's unique terroir through its Grand Estates, H3, and Two Vines series. Their signature expressions include robust Cabernet Sauvignon, velvety Merlot, and the prestigious Walter Clore Private Reserve, which honors the pioneer of Washington viticulture. This dedication to craft has cemented their reputation as a benchmark producer of Washington State wine on the global stage.