COL SOLARE RED MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019

Col Solare represents an exceptional partnership between two wine industry titans—Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori and Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle—focused on showcasing the distinctive terroir of Red Mountain, Washington's smallest and most acclaimed AVA. The estate's sustainable vineyard practices and meticulous winemaking create a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend (with touches of Cabernet Franc) that perfectly expresses the region's unique growing conditions, where intense sun exposure, cooling winds, and well-draining soils produce grapes with exceptional concentration and structure. This sophisticated red displays enticing aromas of black cherry, currants, and warm spice intermingling with subtle notes of dark chocolate and cola. The palate reveals characteristic Red Mountain tannins—rich yet refined—supporting generous flavors of berries, black fruit, and cocoa that carry through the lingering finish, demonstrating why this collaboration has earned recognition as one of Washington's most prestigious wine projects.