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Private Reserve Walter Clore

2006 Columbia Valley Red Blend

Columbia Crest Private Reserve Walter Clore is a captivating red blend from the renowned Columbia Valley, showcasing a deep crimson hue that hints at its complexity. This vintage from 2006 unfolds with a medium body complemented by a medium acidity that creates a harmonious balance on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering enticing notes of dark berries and plums, enveloped by subtle hints of spice and oak. Tannins are notably firm, providing a structured backbone that enhances the wine's depth and longevity. As a dry red, this blend invites you to savor each sip, making it an ideal companion for a variety of rich, savory dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

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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