Aromas of blackberry and cherry. Soft and open with a fruit forward relaxed style. Flavors of blackberry cobbler, black currant, anise, and hints of menthol. Slight drying tannin on the medium length finish. Improved slightly over the 1st hour.
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(Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) An aromatically restrained wine with coffee, dried herbs, and cherry. The palate brings a surprising amount of fruit intensity matched by grainy tannins while still retaining a silky texture. 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Merlot. Aged in oak 16 months (33% new). 13.0% alcohol. Sample provided by winery. Recommended
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2/17/2020 - bluepeter2020@outlook.com Likes this wine: 87 Points
Pretty amazing - I was expecting it to be way over the hill - turned out to be just fine. Columbia Crest, as usual, over-delivers!
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1/26/2017 - Rwhfly Likes this wine: 87 Points
Still enjoyable but fruit is fading a bit. Dark red color with distinctive tannins. Hint of leather.
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1/12/2017 - depdoc wrote: 87 Points
drinkable, but not memorable
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11/16/2015 - Bluecollar wrote: 88 Points
Still going strong and is more approachable now that some of the oak has come into balance.
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2/8/2015 - Bluecollar wrote: 89 Points
Aromas of blackberry and cherry. Soft and open with a fruit forward relaxed style. Flavors of blackberry cobbler, black currant, anise, and hints of menthol. Slight drying tannin on the medium length finish. Improved slightly over the 1st hour.
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