H3 Red Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, hearty beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The H3 Red Blend from Columbia Crest celebrates the rugged beauty and unique viticultural heritage of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington State. The 'H3' moniker pays homage to this distinctive terroir, where wild horses historically roamed the windswept ridges. Defined by intense solar radiation, well-draining sandy loam soils, and powerful winds sweeping through the Columbia River Gorge, the region coaxes concentrated flavors and thick skins from the grapes. The winemaking approach focuses on preserving this vibrant fruit character, utilizing temperature-controlled fermentation and aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels to deliver a velvety, approachable, and structurally balanced red blend.
🍾 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
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%