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Columbia Crest Red Blend
Columbia Crest · Washington · United States
$9.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Spectator at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Apothic Brew Red Blend, is $13.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Ripe plum and blackberry with cherry, sweet tobacco, pepper and a gentle toasty-oak finish.
You’ll like this if…
You like smooth Washington or California red blends with ripe fruit, moderate oak and an easygoing finish.
Why buy it
A recognizable Columbia Valley producer and a generous red-blend style at an everyday price.
Best for
BBQ pork, burgers, weeknight red-sauce pasta, soft cheeses and casual gatherings.
Style
Medium-full to full-bodied, dry, smooth and fruit-forward with polished oak accents.
Drinks like
Washington Syrah-Merlot blends, soft Merlot-based red blends, approachable New World red blends.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still useful for shoppers who want a reliable Washington red blend.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
bbq pork with grilled peppers · soft cheeses · burgers or meatloaf · baked ziti or pasta with sausage and tomato sauce
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the finish.
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now; for the current shelf release, best enjoyed young for its fruit.
- After opening:
- Re-cork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Red Blend is a smooth Columbia Valley red with cherry, dark plum, blackberry, sweet tobacco, peppercorn and a polished finish. It is a friendly Washington red blend for barbecue, weeknight roasts, burgers and soft cheeses.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red Blend
- Grapes
- Current blend may vary by vintage, 2021 tech sheet: 62% Syrah, 2021 tech sheet: 38% Merlot
- Producer
- Columbia Crest
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Appellation
- Columbia Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Dane Day
- Vineyard source:
- Premier vineyard sites including Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, Wahluke Slope and The Burn of Columbia Valley on the 2021 tech sheet.
- Vessel:
- Destemmed grapes fermented to optimize varietal expression of the growing region.
About the winery · Columbia Crest ›
Columbia Crest is a Washington winery founded in 1982. The winery states that it was the first winery in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA. Its Grand Estates tier is positioned as a Washington-value line made from selected vineyards and crafted to show varietal and regional character. The Grand Estates Red Blend sits in that tier as a smooth, fruit-driven Columbia Valley red.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Spectator
“Ripe dark berry, black cherry, licorice and spice flavors with a long, harmonious, toasty finish.”
88/100Wine Enthusiast
“Blueberry, coffee and vanilla aromas are followed by plum flavors with barrel accents and a mocha finish.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia Crest Red Blend dry or sweet?
- Columbia Crest Red Blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Columbia Crest Red Blend taste like?
- Ripe plum and blackberry with cherry, sweet tobacco, pepper and a gentle toasty-oak finish.
- What food pairs with Columbia Crest Red Blend?
- It pairs well with BBQ pork with grilled peppers, Soft cheeses, Burgers or meatloaf and Baked ziti or pasta with sausage and tomato sauce.
- How should I serve Columbia Crest Red Blend?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15-20 minutes of air can soften the finish. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Bordeaux-style glass.
- Is Columbia Crest Red Blend a good value?
- At $9.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Spectator; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Columbia Crest Red Blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.