Reviews & Ratings

2009 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon "H3"

Winery: Columbia Crest

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "H3"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah & 2% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Horse Heaven Hills

State or country: WA

Price: $15

Cases produced: 69,000

KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: November 5, 2011

Wine Review: I often get asked for a really good value Cabernet. Here it is! This is a lot of Cab for the money. It is opaque and very dark purple colored and opens with a very mild black cherry and vanilla bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a gentle black cherry and plum blend with a hint of black currant and oak. It finishes dry and its pleasant black cherry flavors linger with very mild tannins that barely show up in the end. As I mentioned, it is an impressive and affordable Cab. It is also food friendly and would be perfect with Theresa’s meatloaf. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Inviting aromas of cassis, licorice and dark berries mingle with slight earth notes. The voluminous texture is accented by flavors of fruit preserves and leads to a long and silky finish.

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