Merlot Two Vines
⏳ Drikkevindue
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Grilled pork chops, roasted chicken, pasta with marinara sauce
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The 'Two Vines' designation from Columbia Crest pays homage to a classic vineyard trellising method where two vines are trained to grow along a single wire, maximizing their exposure to the generous Washington State sunshine while maintaining excellent canopy airflow. Sourced from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Columbia Valley, this Merlot benefits from the dramatic rain shadow effect of the Cascade Mountains, which creates a semi-arid climate with warm, bright days and crisp, cool nights. This diurnal temperature swing allows the grapes to develop lush, ripe fruit flavors while preserving a vibrant natural acidity. Crafted in an approachable, fruit-forward style, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and light oak aging to soften its tannins, resulting in a velvety, easy-drinking red that captures the friendly, inviting side of Washington viticulture.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Columbia Crest blev grundlagt i 1983 i Paterson langs Columbia-flodens solbeskinnede bredder og har spillet en afgørende rolle i at etablere staten Washington som en vinregion i absolut verdensklasse. Vingården ligger i hjertet af Columbia Valley og Horse Heaven Hills, hvor vinstokkene nyder godt af ideelle vækstbetingelser med markante temperaturforskelle mellem dag og nat samt veldrænede jordbunde. Huset forener præcisionsdyrkning i vinmarken med moderne kældermetoder for at skabe vine med imponerende konsistens, dybde og umiddelbar tilgængelighed. Columbia Crest er især berømt for sin fyldige, velstrukturerede Cabernet Sauvignon, sin bløde Merlot og sin spændstige Chardonnay, som udfolder sig i anmelderroste serier som Grand Estates, H3 og flagskibet Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
13.5%