{"title":"WASHINGTON STATE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Banner-_Horse_Heaven_Benches_Vineyard.jpg?v=1536389300\" alt=\"Arial shot of Horse Heaven Hills Benches Vineyard Washington State\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eLocated in the Pacific Northwest, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003eWashington State\u003c\/b\u003e stands proudly as a powerhouse of premium American winemaking, delivering exceptional quality that confidently rivals the finest estates of California. The region is defined by a dramatic mosaic of landscapes, transitioning from evergreen coasts and snow-capped mountains to a vast, sun-drenched sagebrush desert where vineyards enjoy three hundred days of sunshine a year. This distinct geography creates a spectacular climate for growing a diverse range of world-class grape varieties, with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"544\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"564\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"572\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"579\"\u003eRiesling\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"593\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e all thriving in the unique desert conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe industry here completely breaks the traditional European winemaking model, as many boutique cellars are located dozens or even hundreds of miles away from the actual vineyards they harvest. This geographic separation offers brilliant advantages, allowing wineries to establish themselves close to vibrant consumer hubs like Seattle while sourcing pristine fruit from top-tier growers across multiple distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). By not being anchored to a single plot of land, winemakers possess the freedom to creatively blend fruit from different terroirs—such as Cabernet Sauvignon from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"614\"\u003eHorse Heaven Hills\u003c\/b\u003e with Merlot from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"650\"\u003eRed Mountain\u003c\/b\u003e and Petit Verdot from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"689\"\u003eWahluke Slope\u003c\/b\u003e—to capture the absolute best characteristics of each location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eUtilising a diverse selection of vineyard sites also serves as a natural insurance policy, helping to maintain impeccable quality and consistency across different vintages while protecting production against occasional spring frosts or severe winter freezes. The vast majority of the state’s producers remain small, independent family operations crafting fewer than five thousand cases annually. This artisan, highly focused approach ensures that elite names like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"464\"\u003eAndrew Will\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"480\"\u003eCol Solare\u003c\/b\u003e deliver incredible precision, structure, and character, highlighting the thrilling potential of a wine region defined by bold experimentation and meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"col-solare-red-mountain-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-red","title":"Col Solare Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Col Solare Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc. The 2019 vintage was crafted by Col Solare winemaker, Stephanie Cohen, in partnership with Renzo Cotarella, Chief Winemaker and CEO of Marchesi Antinori. Col Solare expresses the bold vision of the Antinori family to produce a Cabernet Sauvignon of unparalleled elegance and intensity that captures the essence of the acclaimed terroir of Washington’s Red Mountain AVA. The 2019 Col Solare pours a deep, opaque garnet. The complex bouquet immediately reveals the depth of the Red Mountain terroir with powerful aromas of cassis, ripe black plum, and dark cherry, supported by nuanced layers of baking spice, cocoa, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated, and beautifully structured. While immensely powerful, it showcases a velvety texture and an elegant, seamless integration of oak. The finish is extraordinary long, persistent, and savoury with fine-grained, firm tannins that promise a magnificent evolution in the cellar. 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