For more than 50 years, Columbia Winery has embraced a legacy of progressive winemaking that has led its forward-thinking winemakers to discover new grape varieties, vineyards and blends. Today, Winemaker Sean Hails continues this spirit of innovation, handcrafting a distinct collection of food-friendly wines from Washington State. Here, intense sunlight, coupled with a lack of rainfall, translates to deeply concentrated color, flavor and structure in the glass. Located just outside of Seattle, the iconic Columbia tasting room offers daily tastings and Northwest-inspired offerings.
Wine Spectator 90 "This dense and focused red plays its coffee and mineral-accented blackberry flavors against a blanket of fine tannins, coming together smoothly on the
"Sweet wine. A beautifully balanced wine that has classic floral, Riesling aromas. This wine is almost clear in color as Rieslings have very little pigment
"Light straw color with aromas of grapefruit peel and lychee nut on the nose which carries through to the palate. Floral, clove and melon notes
Wine Spectator 86 "Light and tangy, with grapefruit and almond flavors, echoing easily." ~HS
Wine Spectator 87 "Light and tangy, with a lemon character most prominent, but also hitting apple and spice notes as the finish lingers." ~ HS
"Light in texture, with raspberry and cranberry aromas and flavors, echoing softly on the bright finish."~Wine Spectator
Wine Enthusiast 86 "This new release reflects the change of winemaking and ownership at Columbia. It's well-crafted, juicy and ripe with pleasing flavors of cranberry and
Wine Spectator 88 Tart, juicy and lively, with lime, grapefruit and pear flavors that echo on the light, elegant finish. Drink now through 2007. 1,780 cases
Wine Spectator 91 Elegant, polished and beautifully knit, appealing for the fleshy currant and berry at the core, shaded nicely with cedary, spicy, slightly gamy overtones.
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