Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged Gouda cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of the winery's craft, showcasing the power and elegance of Washington State's Columbia Valley. This wine holds a legendary place in American viticultural history; its 2005 vintage was named the Number One Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator in 2009, a historic milestone that permanently elevated Washington Cabernet on the world stage. Sourced from premier vineyard blocks in the Horse Heaven Hills and broader Columbia Valley, the grapes benefit from the intense sun, sandy-loam soils, and the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the region. Crafted using traditional small-lot fermentation and extended aging in premium French oak barrels, this reserve bottling is celebrated for its deep complexity, structural integrity, and velvety tannins.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon