Beverly Vineyard Reserve Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, strong blue cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the dramatic, wind-swept sands of the Beverly Vineyard, this reserve bottling showcases a unique pocket of the Columbia Valley terroir. Situated on a desolate bench right along the Columbia River, the vineyard's deep, desert-like sandy soils reflect intense heat and light back onto the vines, while the relentless winds help keep yields low and berries small. This extreme environment is ideal for Malbec, forcing the vines to struggle and develop deep concentration, thick skins, and robust structural integrity. Columbia Crest's winemaking team utilizes traditional oak aging to soften the grape's natural power, resulting in a dark, brooding, and deeply expressive wine that balances ripe blackberry and plum fruit with notes of cocoa, violet, and a distinct mineral undertone reflective of its rugged birthplace.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson along the sun-drenched banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest has played a pivotal role in establishing Washington State as a premier world-class wine region. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills, the estate benefits from ideal growing conditions characterized by warm diurnal shifts and well-draining soils. The winery focuses on precision viticulture and modern cellar craft to produce wines of remarkable consistency, depth, and accessibility. Columbia Crest is celebrated for its rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, plush Merlot, and vibrant Chardonnay, featured prominently across acclaimed ranges such as Grand Estates, H3, and the flagship Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malbec