About this product
The CVR (Columbia Valley Red) is Quilceda Creek's more accessible bottling, delivering the estate's signature concentration and precision at a slightly younger drinking window. Cassis, dark herb, and vanilla oak with firm, balanced tannin.
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CVR's structure and dark fruit are the quintessential Washington steakhouse pairing; compound herb butter echoes the wine's herbal character while the steak's sear complements its dark fruit.
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The wine's concentration and cassis depth complement slow-braised lamb; olives add Mediterranean depth while roasted garlic's sweetness softens the wine's firm tannin.
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CVR's dark fruit and vanilla oak harmonise with smoked Gouda's complexity; aged Cheddar's sharpness provides contrast while Bing cherries echo the wine's Pacific Northwest character.
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The wine's cassis depth and firm structure are ideal companions for duck confit; blackcurrant jus creates a direct flavour bridge while lentils add the earthy depth the wine's concentration demands.
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