Walter Clore Private Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of Dr. Walter Clore, revered as the 'Father of Washington Wine' for his pioneering research into viticulture in the state, this reserve bottling represents the pinnacle of Columbia Crest's winemaking. Dr. Clore's mid-20th-century trials proved that vinifera grapes could thrive in the Columbia Valley, paving the way for the modern industry. Crafted as a classic Bordeaux-style blend, this wine showcases the unique terroir of the Columbia Valley, where warm, sunny days and cool desert nights preserve acidity while developing rich, concentrated fruit. The wine is typically aged in French and American oak barrels, resulting in a structured, velvety red with deep layers of dark fruit, cocoa, and refined tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson along the sun-drenched banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest has played a pivotal role in establishing Washington State as a premier world-class wine region. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills, the estate benefits from ideal growing conditions characterized by warm diurnal shifts and well-draining soils. The winery focuses on precision viticulture and modern cellar craft to produce wines of remarkable consistency, depth, and accessibility. Columbia Crest is celebrated for its rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, plush Merlot, and vibrant Chardonnay, featured prominently across acclaimed ranges such as Grand Estates, H3, and the flagship Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc