Columbia Crest

Reserve Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1251 ratings
9.133 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.4

Excellent showing from this producer. Lovely fruit profile on the nose and palate. Tannins are solid and bold. Densely compact rich black fruits combine with maple syrup notes. Stunning example.

Excellent showing from this producer. Lovely fruit profile on the nose and palate. Tannins are solid and bold. Densely compact rich black fruits combine with maple syrup notes. Stunning example.

Aug 8th, 2020
Boris Mathiszik

Beautiful cab. A little more subtle than the southern neighbors. But powerful fruit nonetheless and beautiful cassis notes as the wine opens up. Beautiful lingering finish. Good minerals to complement. Very delicious all around.

Beautiful cab. A little more subtle than the southern neighbors. But powerful fruit nonetheless and beautiful cassis notes as the wine opens up. Beautiful lingering finish. Good minerals to complement. Very delicious all around.

Apr 26th, 2020
Gregory Fulchiero

Stewed dark fruits and sour cherry, balsamic notes and dried earth. Excellent reserve bottling.

Stewed dark fruits and sour cherry, balsamic notes and dried earth. Excellent reserve bottling.

Nov 5th, 2019
Shay A
9.1

Small group for this month's WTF wine meet up, so why not hit up Fort Worth's best BYOB?

The nose on this was a bit muted, but it opened incredibly fast. Sweet oak and cassis. The body and texture is fairly light...the tannins weren't gripping at all. Blackberries, dusted plums, touch of graphite. Thanks for bringing Andrew!

Small group for this month's WTF wine meet up, so why not hit up Fort Worth's best BYOB?

The nose on this was a bit muted, but it opened incredibly fast. Sweet oak and cassis. The body and texture is fairly light...the tannins weren't gripping at all. Blackberries, dusted plums, touch of graphite. Thanks for bringing Andrew!

Oct 11th, 2017
Bahar Daijavad

Awesome. Strong cab... Just the way I like it. Wish I had a big, fat filet to go accompany.

Awesome. Strong cab... Just the way I like it. Wish I had a big, fat filet to go accompany.

2 people found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2014
Rob Brobst III

Wine Spectator #1 Wine of the Year - 2009

Ripe in flavor, with a vivid array of black currant, blackberry, violet, black tea and black pepper aromas and flavors that zoom through to a long, expressive finish. Shows subtlety in the layers of complex flavor against a refined structure. Tannins are present but nicely contained.

Wine Spectator #1 Wine of the Year - 2009

Ripe in flavor, with a vivid array of black currant, blackberry, violet, black tea and black pepper aromas and flavors that zoom through to a long, expressive finish. Shows subtlety in the layers of complex flavor against a refined structure. Tannins are present but nicely contained.

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2021
Jay Svoboda

Solid offering from CC. Rich, dark fruits, subtle earth and refined tannins are just a few of the highlights. The kind of bottle that you could pay $80 in a restaurant and feel like you got your money’s worth.

Solid offering from CC. Rich, dark fruits, subtle earth and refined tannins are just a few of the highlights. The kind of bottle that you could pay $80 in a restaurant and feel like you got your money’s worth.

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2018
Paul Juster

2009 Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year; Rich, decadent fruit, blackberry, plum, chewy, tannins. Delicious!!! Still drinking awesome after 11+ years...

2009 Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year; Rich, decadent fruit, blackberry, plum, chewy, tannins. Delicious!!! Still drinking awesome after 11+ years...

1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2017
Drew Dodson

Drew had this 7 years ago

Drew had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2016
Brad Hemmer

Loving it! Good balance between blueberries, plums, oak, earthiness, chocolate, w some light spice. Medium bodied, medium acidity, great finish.

Loving it! Good balance between blueberries, plums, oak, earthiness, chocolate, w some light spice. Medium bodied, medium acidity, great finish.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016