Columbia Crest
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Red Blend
Red wine
3.5
Expert Rating
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WINE DESCRIPTION
This Grand Estates Red Blend is crafted by Columbia Crest, one of Washington's largest wineries. It blends Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from diverse sites across the valley, the blend offers raspberry tones from cooler locations and black cherry and pepper nuances from warmer sites. Aging in oak barrels of varying sizes, toast levels, and cooperages enhances the wine's structure.
The result is an approachable wine known for its rich, full-bodied style, featuring notes of dark fruit, spice, and a subtle oak influence. Aromas of dark plum, dried cassis, and tobacco precede flavors of chocolate-covered dried cherries on the palate, leading to a smooth finish with hints of spice and caramel.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe dark berries, warm baking spices and a hint of cedar.On the palate, it reveals flavors of blackberry, plum, and espresso, balanced with a pleasant acidity and gentle tannins. The finish is long, with lingering notes of cedar and spice.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Shiraz/Syrah
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Columbia Crest
Region: Washington State
Washington State is the second largest wine-producing state in the United States, after California. The state has over 1,000 wineries and 70 grape varieties, with a focus on premium wine production. The wine industry in Washington State has grown rapidly in recent years, with the number of wineries increasing from just 19 in 1981 to over 1,000 today. The state's diverse geography and climate allow for a wide range of wine styles to be produced, from crisp white wines to full-bodied reds.CUSTOMER RATING
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