Columbia Winery

Rich blackberry aromas with a noticable amount of spiced aromas; medium weight on the palate, well balanced between acidity and soft tannins in the finish.

91 PTS, CELLAR SELECTION, WINE ENTHUSIAST. Possibly the best Clore to date, the '08 is firm, with substantial dark fruited flavors swathed in swirls of loam, blood, sweet tomato & red licorice.

Lively notes of applesauce and lemon, flavors of honeydew melon and citrus that blend harmoniously.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST, BEST BUY. The '12 Vintage of Les Chevaux is complex with notes of plum, blueberries; smooth and silky on the palate with an abundant of chocolate in the finish

The Columbia Winery Pinot Gris is fresh, lively and true-to-type; green apple and mineral flavors; crisp finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Wild and appealing, the black fruited, tar-like '09 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Amitage is a lively and bright red wine; lots of complexity in this fine offering.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. One smart wine, the fresh and appealing '09 Columbia Crest Vyd 10 White shows serious, super premium fruit flavors, yet is soft and smooth on the palate; great with grilling.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. These guys have it down pat, the fresh and pretty '09 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Riesling shows a little petrol, a lot of ripe apples and flowers; easy, yet crisp in the finish.

A wonderful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec; this Washington State gem delights the palate with crushed balck cherry and dark fruit flavors; deep and concentrated on the finish.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Plush and polished, the '07 Columbia Crest Vineyard 10 Red is a not a big wine, but applies pillowy tannins around a core of dark berry and sassafras flavors.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Starts out with a velvety aroma, the almost creamy, ripe melon-like '06 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Sauvignon Blanc is a fine, drinking wine; dry, yet smooth in the aftertaste.

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87 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. A Right Bank Bordeaux-style blend at a low price. Tart berry fruit and some stiff tannins. There is some barrel toast that run through the aromas and on into the finish.

88 PTS BEST BUY, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '08 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah delivers solid fruit; tart boysenberry; notes of earth; tannins are firm and carry through the medium-long finish.

The Columbia Crest Two Vines Shiraz is a medium bodied red with very pleasant, ripe fruit flavors; drinks well now.

The Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant yet approachable. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and cola are accompanied by notes of luscious berry sweetness on the soft palate. This wine has moderate tannins and ends with a long silky finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A heady wine with excellence extract fruit aromas, the lively '04 Columbia Crest Reserve Syrah delivers bright red and blackfruit flavors with an accent of subtle spiciness.

The Columbia Winery Cellarmaster's Riesling is a bright, sweet white wine; shows excellent balance and style; fine apple, flowery flavors.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. This '98 dessert wine from Washington State is very sweet, almost surupy with delicious almond and coffee overtones to the deeply honeyed pear, fig and apricot flavors.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. This red hangs right in there, ripe and sturdy, the '07 Columbia Winery Syrah delivers black fruit, sweet oak and savory dust on the palate; firm in the finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A wine of international significance, the '95 Colombia Winery Peninsula Red is superb meritage red. Softened with a few years, this wine has now become unequivocally delectable.

The Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot-Cabernet shows how well these two Bordelais varietals work together; red fruit flavors; soft tannins.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '02 Columbia Crest Reserve Merlot is aristocratic stuff, elegantly balanced to weave its currant, plum and mineral aromas and flavors; has layers of roasted pepper notes.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A very impressive effort, the generous and fruity '08 Columbia Winery Merlot dazzles on the palate with pretty, black fruit flavors; long and enticing in the finish.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. An outstanding Reserve, this opens with potent aromas of spice and cacao, which leads onto a muscular, sleek and stylish palate that shows terrific depth of black fruits.

This Gewurztraminer shows the varietal well; some spice and flowers in the flavors; a touch savory in the aftertaste.

One of the great white values out of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the Columbia Crest is absolutely crisp, refreshing, and delicious; great with shellfish.

86 PTS WILFRED WONG. Zesty and bright, the stylish '99 Columbia Crest Semillon shows up with excellent citrusy, earthy aromas and flavors; a superb choice with shellfish.

A fine effort from the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia Crest Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, clean, and citrusy; lively on the palate with lots of dried fruit nuances.

Washington. Pear and tropical aromas. Medium-bodied clean flavors.13% ABV