Dark in color with a nice vibrant nose of dark berries. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with bold black cherries coming through nicely, backed almost immediately by some strong pepper/spicey notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm tannins and acidity. This is a bigger wine that would benefit from some breathing or a little ageing, or drink it with something that can hold up to it. I would give it an 88+.
From the LCBO web site:
Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon — VINTAGES#: 210047
STYLE – Full-bodied & Smooth
PRODUCT DETAILS
Release Date:April 3, 2017
Alcohol/Vol 14.5% Made in: Washington, USA By:Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sugar Content:7 g/L Sweetness Descriptor:D – Dry Style:Full-bodied & Smooth Varietal:Cabernet Sauvignon Description: Columbia Crest has risen from strength to strength since emerging in 1983, and Vintages customers have fallen in love with this focused and appealing Cab. Smooth, generous and fruity with chocolate and coffee notes. Try with coffee-and-porter-braised brisket. $20.95
