Col Solare Red Mountain AVA

Red Mountain AVA, USA

Flagship Bordeaux-style blend from estate Red Mountain fruit; Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. The Italian-Washington collaboration at its pinnacle: blackcurrant, graphite, black olive, dark chocolate, and the distinctive Red Mountain volcanic mineral note. 20 months in French oak (65% new). Washington's most internationally acclaimed wine.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Red Mountain's dense tannin and cassis require the protein richness of aged Wagyu; bone marrow echoes oak integration
• main: Col Solare's volcanic mineral depth and structured tannin are magnificent with long-braised beef short rib
• cheese: Washington Cabernet with aged sheep's cheese; the Italian-Washington blend bridges European and American cheese culture