Grand Estates Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork loin, fresh fruit tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Columbia Crest's Grand Estates Riesling is a beautiful testament to the unique terroir of Washington's Columbia Valley, where long, sun-drenched summer days are balanced by cool desert nights. This dramatic diurnal temperature swing preserves the natural acidity of the Riesling grape while allowing it to develop intense, ripe fruit flavors. Historically, Washington State's wine industry was built on the back of Riesling, championed by pioneers who recognized that the region's sandy, free-draining soils and glacial-flood history provided the perfect canvas for this noble German variety. Crafted in a style that balances vibrant off-dry sweetness with crisp, refreshing acidity, this wine showcases classic notes of white peach, apricot, and subtle floral undertones, representing the accessible yet high-quality winemaking that put the Columbia Valley on the global map.
🍾 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
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5-12.5%