H3 Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled salmon, fresh goat cheese salad, charcuterie board
✨ Technical Specifications
The H3 series by Columbia Crest celebrates the rugged, wind-swept terroir of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington State. The name 'H3' is a direct tribute to this unique appellation, where intense winds, well-drained sandy loam soils, and high solar exposure create grapes with exceptional balance and concentrated flavors. This Rosé is crafted in a contemporary, fresh style, typically utilizing varietals that thrive in the region's warm days and cool nights. The winemaking process focuses on preserving vibrant fruit character and crisp acidity, employing cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks with minimal skin contact to achieve its signature pale pink hue and lively profile.
🍾 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.
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-13%