Jones Vineyard Reserve Malbec
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, strong blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the sun-drenched Wahluke Slope of Washington State, the Columbia Crest Jones Vineyard Reserve Malbec represents a focused, small-lot expression of one of the region's most promising red varieties. The Jones Vineyard is celebrated for its sandy loam and gravelly soils, coupled with a warm, arid climate that allows Malbec to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining balanced acidity. Columbia Crest's winemaking team utilizes traditional small-lot fermentation and meticulous oak aging to craft a wine that highlights the grape's signature dark fruit profile, cocoa undertones, and velvety texture. This reserve bottling showcases the unique synergy between Washington's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and the expressive potential of Malbec.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.