H3 Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–7 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, portobello mushrooms
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'H3' designation pays homage to Washington State's spectacular Horse Heaven Hills AVA, a terroir steeped in local lore. Legend has it that in 1857, pioneer James Kinney gazed upon the wind-swept, bunchgrass-covered ridges and declared it 'horse heaven.' Today, this rugged landscape, framed by the Columbia River, provides a dramatic home for Cabernet Sauvignon. The region's relentless winds thicken the grape skins, yielding wines of deep color and robust structure, while the sandy loam soils and intense solar radiation create concentrated dark fruit flavors. Columbia Crest crafts this Cabernet to showcase the wild, powerful spirit of the hills, balancing bold tannins with a velvety, approachable texture derived from careful oak aging.
🍾 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)
14.0-14.5%