Crowdsourced Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The Crowdsourced Cabernet Sauvignon by Columbia Crest represents a groundbreaking chapter in Washington State winemaking. Launched as an innovative, industry-first digital experiment, the winery invited wine enthusiasts from around the globe to vote on every pivotal decision shaping this wine. From managing the canopy and determining irrigation schedules in the estate vineyards of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, to selecting the harvest date, oak aging regime, and final blend, the online community directed the hands of head winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca. This unique collaborative effort yielded a classic Washington Cabernet, defined by the intense solar radiation and cooling winds of the Columbia River gorge, resulting in a rich profile of dark berries, cocoa, and the signature dusty tannins of the region.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%