Walter Clore

Our Walter Clore Private Reserve red wine was created as a tribute to Dr. Walter Clore: the “Father of the Washington Wine Industry.” Dr. Clore began viticulture research in the 1930’s in Washington state, and is credited with determining where premium wine grapes could be grown in the state. His research is responsible for increasing vineyard quality for the region.

The Walter Clore Private Reserve is a unique blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc) and represents the pinnacle of winemaking mastery at Columbia Crest. Aged in the finest French and American oak barrels and blended to express the terroir of the most premium vineyard sites, the Walter Clore is a wine that is easily worthy of aging for 10+ years.