Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estates
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, portobello mushroom burgers
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Crafted in the heart of Washington's sun-drenched Columbia Valley, the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon represents a masterclass in regional expression and accessible luxury. The Columbia Valley's terroir is defined by its dramatic diurnal temperature shifts—where hot, sunny days are followed by crisp, cool nights—allowing the grapes to develop rich, concentrated dark fruit flavors while preserving vital natural acidity. This wine is typically crafted using traditional fermentation methods followed by aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, which imparts subtle layers of vanilla, cocoa, and baking spice to the bold blackberry and plum profile. It stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit of Washington viticulture, delivering a structured yet remarkably approachable Cabernet Sauvignon that has introduced wine lovers worldwide to the potential of the Pacific Northwest.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Columbia Crest blev grundlagt i 1983 i Paterson langs Columbia-flodens solbeskinnede bredder og har spillet en afgørende rolle i at etablere staten Washington som en vinregion i absolut verdensklasse. Vingården ligger i hjertet af Columbia Valley og Horse Heaven Hills, hvor vinstokkene nyder godt af ideelle vækstbetingelser med markante temperaturforskelle mellem dag og nat samt veldrænede jordbunde. Huset forener præcisionsdyrkning i vinmarken med moderne kældermetoder for at skabe vine med imponerende konsistens, dybde og umiddelbar tilgængelighed. Columbia Crest er især berømt for sin fyldige, velstrukturerede Cabernet Sauvignon, sin bløde Merlot og sin spændstige Chardonnay, som udfolder sig i anmelderroste serier som Grand Estates, H3 og flagskibet Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
13.5-14.5%