Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon - Columbia CrestThe Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Crest in Washington presents a bright, purple color in the glass. The bouquet of this Washington red wine captivates with hints of black currant, mulberry, blueberry and blackberry. Tracing the aromatics further, gingerbread spice, cocoa bean and oriental spices come through. The Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine enthusiast. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, but round and smooth. Balanced and complex, this dense and silky red wine presents itself on the palate. The final of this youthful red wine from the Washington wine region, more precisely from Columbia Valley, finally thrills with considerable reverberation. Vinification of the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon This balanced red wine from the USA is made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. When the perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of coarse and less selective full harvesters. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Then fermentation takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for the Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Crest This U.S. red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to spinach gratin with almonds, baked feta cheese parcels or leek soup.