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Ethos Reserve

2014 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2014 Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating red wine that showcases the rich terroir of the Columbia Valley. With its full-bodied nature, this wine presents an enticing depth that immediately draws you in. It boasts a high level of acidity, adding brightness and vibrancy to its personality, while the pronounced fruit intensity is highlighted by lush notes of dark cherry, blackberry, and subtle hints of cocoa. The tannins are structured and firm, providing a solid backbone that supports the wine's complexity. This beautifully crafted Cabernet is dry, making it an excellent companion for grilled meats or hearty pasta dishes, and its lingering finish invites you to savor every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Herbed Lamb Chops, Grilled Lamb, Grilled Meats

Region:


Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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