Reserve Red
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted prime rib, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, aged gouda cheese
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The Reserve Red from Columbia Crest represents the pinnacle of the winery's craftsmanship, sourced from the finest estate vineyard blocks in the Horse Heaven Hills and the wider Columbia Valley. This wine showcases the dramatic terroir of eastern Washington, where intense desert sun is balanced by cool winds sweeping along the Columbia River, resulting in grapes with concentrated fruit flavors and balanced acidity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Reserve Red is typically aged in premium French oak barrels to develop a complex structure, velvety tannins, and refined spice notes. Historically, Columbia Crest's reserve program has played a pivotal role in establishing Washington State as a world-class wine region, proving that its terroir can produce bold, sophisticated red blends with exceptional aging potential.
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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.