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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.