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Extraordinary Reserve Wines

To give our Columbia Crest Reserve wines the hands-on, special care you would expect from a boutique winery, we’ve established separate areas where we use artisan techniques for fermentation and barrel aging. This select group of super-premium Washington wines can be consumed now, but we suggest that you hold onto your favorites and allow them to develop in the bottle. They will reward your patience with rich flavors, velvety textures, and long finishes—and prove just how extraordinary Columbia Valley wines can be.

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve

The aromatics of this Washington Cabernet Sauvignon offer chocolate, cherry and subtle spice notes. The palate is a balance of oak, cocoa, raspberry and blueberry. This is a lush, well-integrated wine with a lingering finish.
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Reserve Chardonnay

Chardonnay, Reserve

Rich and complex, this wine is threaded with fruit and French oak toastiness. Pear, apple and melon aromas continue on the palate and are complemented by butter and hazelnuts. The finish is seductive and lingering.
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Reserve Merlot

Merlot, Reserve

The fruit for our Reserve Merlot originates from both the Wahluke slope and Horse Heaven Hills. Fruit from each source is vinified separately, with only the top 10% making it into the final blend. Barrel-aged and racked frequently, this wine has an intensity that shines through. This classic Washington Merlot has a fruit-forward appeal and a lingering, velvety texture in the mouth.
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Reserve Syrah

Syrah, Reserve

Grapes for the Reserve Syrah are harvested predominantly from vineyards located within the Yakima Valley (for their aromatic characteristics)—our oldest Syrah vineyard site, the Horse Heaven Hills (for their balanced and complex characteristics), and the Wahluke Slope (for their texture and good body). Winemaker Ray Einberger was able to pull the best from these vineyards to blend into this intense and exotic wine, creating both harmony and deep varietal expression. This wine pairs perfectly with grilled peppercorn steak and chocolate desserts.
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Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Table Wine

Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Table Wine

Walter Clore is known as the “Father of the Washington’s Wine Industry.” In honor of his viticultural research and contribution to our success, we’ve named this special wine after him. Our Reserve Red is a tradition-bound Bordeaux blend produced from vineyards among the oldest in the state. Small lot, artisan-style winemaking has produced a refined yet powerful wine that will reach maturity well into the next decade. The aromatics feature ripe cherry, raspberry, blueberry with oak-influenced mocha and roasted coffee. The soft, supple tannin profile balances the concentrated fruit and oak, leading to a balanced, lingering finish.
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Past Vintages

The following downloadable documents are in PDF format, ranging in sizes from 100–150kb.

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