Wautoma Springs Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 2
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, rosemary-infused venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Columbia Crest's Reserve program showcases the pinnacle of Washington State viticulture by highlighting exceptional single-vineyard sites. The Wautoma Springs Vineyard, situated on a south-facing slope in the Columbia Valley, is highly regarded for its quick-draining, gravelly soils and desert microclimate. Planted in 1999, this vineyard experiences hot, sunny days followed by cool nights, a diurnal shift that preserves natural acidity while allowing the grapes to reach optimal phenolic ripeness. The Clone 2 selection of Cabernet Sauvignon is particularly prized for its small, thick-skinned berries, which yield wines of intense color, concentrated dark fruit flavors, and a powerful, age-worthy tannin structure. Aged in select French oak barrels, this reserve bottling represents a sophisticated expression of Washington terroir, balancing bold power with refined elegance.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon