The Walter Clore Private Reserve was picked from Columbia Crest's premier vineyard sites. Vineyards are located on the Wahluke Slope (50%), offering aromatics, texture and complexity and on the Horse Heaven Hills (50%), introducing balance and body. A classic Bordeaux-style wine offering a heady nose of cherry, blackberry, cinnamon and cocoa. Fruit and oak are perfectly balanced on the palate, and the seductive chocolate, cherry, blackberry finish lingers. -Ray Einberger, Winemaker

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 84 notes)

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 164 on Apr-06

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Bordeaux-style, 58% Cab Sauv, 42% Merlot