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Description of the Columbia Crest Winery
Columbia Crest Estate, established in the heart of Washington State's Columbia Valley wine region, is recognized for its commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality. With an ideal climate and fertile soils, Columbia Crest takes advantage of these optimal conditions to grow classic grape varieties, with a particular emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate is famous for its innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking, aiming to express the best of the Columbia Valley terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estate
The Cuvée Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estate is a perfect illustration of the excellence and aromatic richness that Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon can offer. Selected from the highest quality plots of the estate, this wine is the result of meticulous work aimed at combining complexity, structure and accessibility. It represents the refined expression of Columbia Crest know-how.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Offering a generous aromatic palette, this Cabernet Sauvignon seduces with its intense notes of black fruits, such as blackcurrant and blackberry, enriched by touches of vanilla, coffee and chocolate, provided by carefully controlled aging in oak barrels. Spicy and herbaceous nuances complete the whole, giving the wine a captivating complexity.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: A balanced wine, with a beautiful tannic structure and well-integrated acidity, which ensures a persistent and elegant finish.
- Aging Potential: This Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent aging potential, promising to evolve gracefully in bottle to reveal increased complexity.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estate is ideal with rich and flavorful dishes, such as grilled red meats, sauced dishes or mature cheeses. Its pronounced character and depth make it an excellent companion for convivial meals and special occasions.
The little history of the country
UNITED STATES
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.