Columbia Crest 2011 Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Wine Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Walter Clore Private Reserve Red Wine
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Columbia Crest / Columbia Valley (WA)

The blend here is two-thirds Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc. Tight and toasty, it carries a hint of green tannins that show up in an astringent, lightly chalky finish. The fruit is sharp and herbal, with a suggestion of heat.