Columbia Winery, Columbia Valley (Washington) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

 This ultra dark purple wine delivers juicy, sweet blackberry flavors further enriched by a bit of oak and a sweep of soft tannins.  This is a big wine, best enjoyed with rich, meaty foods such as short ribs, but I can also imagine it as a good companion for deeply flavored vegetable-based dishes such as eggplant Parmigiano.   When Columbia Winery was established in 1962 it was the first estate in Washington to produce varietal wines (the winery is currently owned by E & J Gallo).  A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec.