Reserve Riesling Dry
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to capture its vibrant freshness, though it can gracefully develop petrol and honeyed complexities over 5–8 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Dungeness crab, spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork loin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Columbia Crest Reserve Dry Riesling is a tribute to the historical significance of Riesling in Washington State, a variety championed by the pioneer of Washington viticulture, Dr. Walter Clore. Sourced from select micro-climates within the Columbia Valley, this reserve bottling thrives in the region's sandy-loam soils and dramatic diurnal temperature swings, which allow the grapes to develop intense aromatic complexity while retaining their natural, crisp acidity. Fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to preserve its pure fruit expression, this wine avoids oak contact to highlight its bright, mineral-driven character. It showcases the elegant, dry side of Washington Riesling, marked by notes of white peach, lime zest, and a refined slate-like minerality born from ancient glacial flood soils.
🍾 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.