Sauvignon Blanc Two Vines
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese salad, grilled white fish, herb-roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Two Vines' designation from Columbia Crest pays tribute to a classic vineyard trellising method designed to maximize canopy exposure to the generous Washington State sun. Sourced from the sandy loam soils of the Columbia Valley, this Sauvignon Blanc thrives under the region's dramatic diurnal temperature swings—where hot, sun-drenched days develop lush fruit flavors, and cool desert nights preserve the grape's natural, vibrant acidity. To maintain its crisp, fruit-forward profile, the wine is fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, completely avoiding oak contact. This process highlights the bright, clean, and energetic character that has made Washington State an exciting frontier for refreshing white wines.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Columbia Crest was the pioneer winery founded within what is now the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA of eastern Washington. Situated along the benchlands above the Columbia River, the estate takes full advantage of a semi-arid, rain-shadowed microclimate marked by intense summer sunshine, constant river breezes that deter frost and pests, and fast-draining, wind-blown Warden silt loam soils. Initial plantings in 1978 and early winemaking under founding cellar master Doug Gore established the winery's benchmark status for reliable varietal purity and commercial scale. The production regimen bridges large-scale precision with small-lot barrel fermentation and French and American oak aging. Columbia Crest cemented its reputation when its 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon won Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year. Today, the estate produces tiered selections ranging from the everyday Two Vines and Grand Estates labels to vineyard-driven Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay expressions.
🍇 Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%