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Grand Estates, Vintage Select

2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Columbia Crest Grand Estates Vintage Select is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Columbia Valley, known for its exceptional terroir and fruit-forward profile. This wine showcases a deep ruby-red color, hinting at its rich character. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied experience, boasting high acidity that adds vibrancy and balance to the wine. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of dark blackcurrant and ripe plum, intricately woven with subtle nuances of baking spice and a whisper of vanilla. Tannins are structured and firm, providing a sturdy backbone that promises aging potential. This vintage is beautifully dry, allowing the fruit and oak to shine without excessive sweetness. Overall, it is a well-crafted expression of the Columbia Valley that embodies depth, complexity, and elegance.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

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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