Stone Tree Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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grilled ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, wild game stew
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Sourced from the celebrated Stone Tree Vineyard, perched on the arid, sun-drenched slopes of the Wahluke Slope AVA, this Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon represents the pinnacle of Columbia Crest's single-vineyard expressions. Planted on ancient, gravelly soils deposited by the historic Missoula Floods, the vineyard is renowned for its intense heat accumulation and dramatic diurnal temperature swings. This unique microclimate coaxes out extraordinary concentration, rich dark fruit flavors, and ripe, velvety tannins in the grapes. In the cellar, Columbia Crest employs traditional small-lot fermentation and extended French oak aging to craft a wine of remarkable depth, complexity, and structural integrity, capturing the wild, untamed spirit of Washington State's premier desert terroir.
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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.