Red Wines	Cabernet Sauvignon	Columbia Valley	Washington

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Date Printed: 1/9/2009

Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

(search item no. 94961)
Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 1/9/2009: $44.99

Winemaker's Notes:

"This intense, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of cherry blossom, and rose petals, with a perfect balance of earth, mineral, deep berry flavors, and a soft, smooth cocoa finish."
- Ray Einberger, Winemaker

My Notes:

Additional wines from Columbia Crest:

2003 Grand Estates Shiraz (search item no. 90176)
2003 Reserve Syrah (search item no. 84776)
2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 94308)
2005 Grand Estates Chardonnay (search item no. 92075)
2006 Grand Estates Chardonnay (search item no. 93868)
2006 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon (search item no. 96178)
2007 Grand Estates Chardonnay (search item no. 96754)

About Columbia Crest:

Columbia Crest is one of the most impressive wineries in the Northwest. Fashioned after a country French chateau, the winery sits amidst 2,000 acres of estate vineyards just 20 minutes south of Prosser. Picnickers enjoy the winery's landscaped grounds, acres of lawn, scenic pond and courtyard with tables. Inside, the elegant lobby, large gift shop and tasting room top the list of visitor amenities. The winery is best known for Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon-Chardonnay which are consistently recognized for their quality by leading wine publications.