Columbia Winery - Element

Columbia WineryElement

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Element of Columbia Winery is a red wine from the region of Wahluke Slope of Washington.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Element from the Columbia Winery

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Element of Columbia Winery in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Element of Columbia Winery in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Columbia Winery's Element.

Winemaker
David Lake
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.1°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Element - 2016
In the top 100 of of Wahluke Slope wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Element - 2015
In the top 100 of of Wahluke Slope wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Element - 2014
In the top 100 of of Wahluke Slope wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Element - 2013
In the top 100 of of Wahluke Slope wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Element - 2012
In the top 100 of of Wahluke Slope wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Element from Columbia Winery are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2013.

Informations about the Columbia Winery

The winery offers 62 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the E & J Gallo.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Wahluke Slope in the region of Washington
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The Columbia Winery is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 60 wines for sale in the of Wahluke Slope to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Washington
In the top 25000 of of United States wines
In the top 1500 of of Wahluke Slope wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Wahluke Slope

The wine region of Wahluke Slope is located in the region of Columbia Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine K Vintners or the Domaine Two Vintners produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wahluke Slope are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wahluke Slope often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or tree fruit.


The wine region of Washington

Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.

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The word of the wine: Nervous

Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.

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