Heart of the Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, braised beef short ribs
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The Heart of the Hill Vineyard, nestled in the warm, sun-drenched slopes of the Red Mountain AVA, is legendary for producing some of Washington State's most powerful and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon. Planted by the pioneering Williams family, this vineyard benefits from intense daytime heat, sweeping winds, and quick-draining gravelly soils, forcing the vines to struggle and produce small, thick-skinned berries. Columbia Crest's Reserve expression from this celebrated site showcases the winery's ability to harness Red Mountain's formidable structure. Crafted in limited quantities, the wine undergoes meticulous oak aging to soften the robust, muscular tannins characteristic of the appellation, resulting in a dark, brooding, and deeply complex masterpiece that honors the rugged beauty of the Columbia Valley.
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Established in 1983 in Paterson, Washington, along the banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest is one of the Pacific Northwest's most significant and celebrated wineries. Owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the winery operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Columbia Valley, combining modern gravity-flow techniques with traditional oak barrel aging. Columbia Crest is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and value, showcasing the region's unique terroir through its Grand Estates, H3, and Two Vines series. Their signature expressions include robust Cabernet Sauvignon, velvety Merlot, and the prestigious Walter Clore Private Reserve, which honors the pioneer of Washington viticulture. This dedication to craft has cemented their reputation as a benchmark producer of Washington State wine on the global stage.