Shiraz Two Vines
⏳ Drikkevindue
Best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh, fruit-forward character.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Barbecued ribs, grilled burgers, roasted pork chops
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The 'Two Vines' designation from Columbia Crest pays homage to the vineyard canopy method where vines are trained to trellis systems to maximize sun exposure and air circulation, a critical practice in the high-desert climate of Washington's Columbia Valley. This Shiraz represents an approachable, fruit-forward style that highlights the region's signature diurnal temperature shifts—hot, sunny days that fully ripen the grapes followed by cool nights that preserve natural acidity. Crafted for immediate accessibility, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel followed by light oak aging to soften its structure. This process yields a plush, crowd-pleasing red that showcases the vibrant, jammy dark fruit character and subtle spice notes that Washington Syrah has become globally recognized for.
🍾 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
Syrah
🍷 Alkoholprocent (ABV)
13.5-14.5%