Beverly Vineyard Reserve Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, strong blue cheeses
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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.
🍾 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.