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RED MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
gourmet pairings
Beautifully structured with firm
tannins, Columbia Winery Red
Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
pairs wonderfully with pan-
seared, Northwest salmon and
morel mushrooms.
tasting notes
Columbia Winery Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon opens
with elegant aromas of brambleberry and a hint of blueberry. On
the palate, big, bold flavors of blackberry and dark cherry meld
seamlessly with toasted oak, vanilla and spice. This wine is well-
structured with firm tannins and a smooth, lingering finish.
winemaker's insight
The Red Mountain AVA produces some of the state's most
intensely flavorful Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard site we have
selected for this wine is on the western end of the mountain,
with a perfect southern aspect. After harvesting, the grapes were
destemmed at the winery and transferred to tanks. Fermentation
occurred at 85 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in small-lot,
stainless-steel tanks after a couple of days of cold soak on the
skins. During fermentation, pump overs and rack and returns
were used for intense extraction of color and flavor. Malolactic
fermentation was completed to soften the acid level and create a
complex mouthfeel.
awards & distinctions
90 points – Wine Spectator
APPELLATION: Red Mountain
COMPOSITION: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with additional
amounts of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; percentages
depend on vintage
MATURATION: Aged 18 months in combination with new and used
French and American oak, 50% new
CELLARING: Beautiful now, but can be cellared up to 15 years
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