Columbia Crest Reserve Walter Clore Private Reserve 2012

This wine is dedicated to the lifelong work of Washington state’s pioneering viticultural researcher who shaped the state’s wine industry and is recognized as the “Father of Washington Wine.This classic Bordeaux-style wine opens with intensearomatics of spice and earthy notes. Balanced flavors ofdark fruit, blackberry and black cherry lead to hints ofcocoa on the palate. The supple tannins lead to a wellbalancedfinish. This wine is powerful, yet elegant.80% Merlot, 8% Cabernet, 6% Cabernet-Franc,6% Malbec Alcohol • 14.8%Total Acidity • 0.58g/100mLph • 3.70