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Description of the Columbia Crest Winery
Columbia Crest Estate, located in the exceptional Columbia Valley in Washington State, is renowned for its innovative approach to viticulture and winemaking. Exploiting the advantages of an ideal climate and terroir, the estate excels in the production of classic grape varieties, with particular attention paid to Syrah. Committed to creating wines that faithfully reflect their origin, Columbia Crest skillfully combines tradition and modern techniques to deliver superior wines.
Description of the Cuvée Columbia Crest Syrah Grand Estate
Cuvée Columbia Crest Syrah Grand Estate is a rich and nuanced expression of Syrah, a grape variety renowned for its aromatic intensity and complex structure. Made from a meticulous selection of the best grapes, this wine embodies the estate's commitment to producing a Syrah that combines power, elegance and depth. The Grand Estate cuvée highlights the distinctive character of Syrah grown on the unique lands of the Columbia Valley.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Offering an intense aromatic palette, this Syrah seduces with its notes of blackberry, black cherry and blackcurrant, enhanced with touches of spices, black pepper and chocolate. Aging in oak barrels brings subtle nuances of vanilla and smoke, enriching the whole and adding to the complexity of the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Syrah
- Profile: An impressive wine with its velvety texture, well-integrated tannins and perfect balance. The finish is long and persistent, highlighting the quality of the aromatic expression and the mastery of the aging.
- Aging Potential: This Syrah has excellent aging potential, promising to develop even greater complexity and richness with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Columbia Crest Syrah Grand Estate is ideal for pairing with rich, flavorful dishes such as grilled meats, spicy stews or mature cheeses. Its deep character and complexity make it a perfect companion for gastronomic moments.
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.