Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2014
Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2014 is a 750mL Washington Chardonnay from Columbia Crest of Paterson, Washington — the winery that pioneered the Horse Heaven Hills — bottled from the 2014 vintage and now drinking as a mature, mellow white. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2014
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Producer: Columbia Crest, Paterson, Washington
- Origin: Washington State — Columbia Valley wine country
Washington Chardonnay from the Horse Heaven Hills Pioneer
Columbia Crest was founded in 1983 in Paterson, Washington, the first winery in the Horse Heaven Hills, and grew into the flagship of Washington wine — a Ste. Michelle Wine Estates house farming the Columbia Valley's long days, cool nights and desert soils. Its Chardonnays helped define the Washington style: ripe Columbia Valley fruit kept fresh by the region's natural acidity. A decade on from harvest, this 2014 pours as a settled, golden-era bottle of that story. Browse more wine, visit the Columbia Crest Winery vendor page, or compare a California take in Estancia Chardonnay Monterey County.
Tasting Notes
Character: A mature Washington Chardonnay — orchard and citrus fruit softened by bottle age into a rounder, mellower register. Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth, in the ripe-fruit, fresh-acid frame the Columbia Valley is known for. Finish: Clean and settled — drink it now; a 2014 white is not a cellaring candidate.
How to Enjoy
Serve it chilled, around 50°F, and drink it on opening — mature Chardonnay rewards immediacy. It pairs naturally with roast chicken, creamy pasta and soft cheeses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Columbia Crest Chardonnay made? In Washington State — Columbia Crest is based in Paterson, in the Horse Heaven Hills above the Columbia River, and is Washington's flagship winery, founded in 1983.
Should a 2014 Chardonnay still be cellared? No — a white of this age is for drinking now. Bottle age has already done the mellowing; enjoy it well chilled and soon after purchase.
What foods pair with Washington Chardonnay? Roast poultry, creamy sauces, grilled salmon and soft cheeses — the region's ripe fruit and natural freshness handle rich dishes well.
A mature Washington white, ready tonight — shop Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2014 at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.