What foods pair best with 2023 Collusion Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?

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What kind of wine is 2023 Collusion Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Is 2023 Collusion Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon a good wine for gifting?

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2023 Collusion Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Name: 2023 Collusion Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Brand: argaux-wine
SKU: US-GWC-01-23
Price: 27.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$27.00

Responsibly Farmed

Crafted by Napa-raised winemaker Josh Phelps, this Bordeaux-style blend brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and Petit Verdot from Washington's Columbia Valley. Grown in rare glacial soils on own-rooted vines — silky, energetic, and deeply satisfying. 20 months in French oak.

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Description

Crafted by Napa-raised winemaker Josh Phelps, the 'Collusion' Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, Bordeaux-style blend from Washington's high-desert Columbia Valley. This vibrant red wine combines Cabernet Sauvignon with Malbec, Syrah, and Petit Verdot to deliver a "secret harmony" of ripe plum, cassis, and subtle chocolate notes. Sourced from unique glacial soils where vines grow on on their own native rootstocks, it features silky tannins and energetic acidity that pair beautifully with grilled steaks or hearty roasts.

Why We Love It

Winemaker Josh Phelps chose the name because he feels Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and Petit Verdot "collude" together in secret harmony to create a blend that tastes much better than the individual grapes do on their own.

Sommelier Notes

Dinner Party ,Weeknight Dinner ,Client Gift

Food Pairings

Chicken

BBQ

Pairs Well With Grilled steak, hearty roasts, lamb chops, mushroom dishes, aged cheddar

Wine Profile

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon,Malbec ,Syrah ,Petit Verdot
Region: Washington
Producer: Small Production
Farming: Sustainable

FAQs

Ripe plum, cassis, subtle chocolate, cedar, and silky tannins lead to an energetic, satisfying finish. Twenty months in French oak adds structure and complexity without overwhelming the fruit. It's polished and deeply satisfying.

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